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SO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

SO has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 2.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.15%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.92
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.89%
Payout Ratio 69.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 8.8% (S&P 500: 20%)
Total Return 5y: 87.2% (S&P 500: 106.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,269 M 10.3% 17.6%
ENGI 55,495 M 7.11% 19.8%
EBR 23,478 M 5.96% 11.9%
ENIC 5,326 M 6.02% 9.10%
EIX 20,929 M 5.95% 7.16%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 36,046 M 450% 75.5%
CIG 6,269 M 314% 24.6%
CEG 119,489 M 58.2% 100%
ENGI 55,495 M 39.2% 80.9%
NEE 170,024 M 10.1% 80.5%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SO Dividends with its Peer-Group

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 7.11% Yield
CIG
Companhia
 10.28% Yield
ENIC
Enel Chile
 6.02% Yield
POR
Portland General
 5.43% Yield
EXC
Exelon
 3.41% Yield
FE
FirstEnergy
 4.73% Yield

SO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-08 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.79%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.74 2.8% 0.84%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-06 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.85%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.83%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.83%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-06 Quarterly 0.72 2.9% 0.92%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-06 Quarterly 0.7 0% 1.06%
2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-06 Quarterly 0.7 0% 1%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-06 Quarterly 0.7 0% 1.04%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-06 Quarterly 0.7 2.9% 0.94%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-06 Quarterly 0.68 0% 1.05%
2022-11-18 2022-11-21 2022-12-06 Quarterly 0.68 0% 1.05%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-06 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.88%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-06 Quarterly 0.68 3% 0.92%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-07 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.03%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-06 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.06%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-07 Quarterly 0.66 0% 1.01%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-07 Quarterly 0.66 3.1% 1.01%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-08 Quarterly 0.64 0% 1.06%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-07 Quarterly 0.64 0% 1.02%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-08 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-08 Quarterly 0.64 3.2% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-06 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-06 Quarterly 0.62 3.3% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-06 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-06 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-06 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-06 Quarterly 0.6 3.4% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-06 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-06 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2017-08-17 2017-08-21 2017-09-06 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-06 Quarterly 0.58 3.6% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-06 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-06 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-06 Quarterly 0.56 3.1% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-07 Quarterly 0.543 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-04 Quarterly 0.543 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-05 Quarterly 0.543 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-06 Quarterly 0.543 3.4% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-06 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-12-06 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-09-06 Quarterly 0.525 0% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-06-06 Quarterly 0.525 3.6% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-03-06 Quarterly 0.507 0% N/A
2013-10-31 2013-11-04 2013-12-06 Quarterly 0.507 0% N/A
2013-08-01 2013-08-05 2013-09-06 Quarterly 0.507 0% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-06 2013-06-06 Quarterly 0.507 0% N/A

SO Dividend FAQ

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) is a vertically integrated utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity through its subsidiaries, while also operating a natural-gas distribution and pipeline network across Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.

What is the Dividend Yield of SO?

As of November 2025, SO`s dividend yield is 3.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.92 USD by the current share price of 92.73.

Does SO pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, SO paid a dividend of 2.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-18 and the payout was 0.74 USD.

How often does SO pay dividends?

SO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-18.

Will SO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.74 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Southern (SO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Southern (SO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SO?

SO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.01% per year.
Strong growth: SO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SO?

SO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.89%. If you bought SO's shares at 49.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.89% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SO?

SO Payout Consistency is 99.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Southern has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SO have a good Dividend Yield?

SO`s 3.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SO is 69.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SO?

SO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SO`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Southern`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.52% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Southern ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2001-04-03 with a factor of 10000:6109. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.64.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 490,436,700
1986 526,191,300 +7.29%
1987 581,261,000 +10.47%
1988 624,816,400 +7.49%
1989 500,887,200 -19.83%
1990 504,881,600 +0.8%
1991 568,631,900 +12.63%
1992 576,282,100 +1.35%
1993 640,926,700 +11.22%
1994 658,261,900 +2.7%
1995 665,246,300 +1.06%
1996 675,195,700 +1.5%
1997 683,136,400 +1.18%
1998 697,148,600 +2.05%
1999 669,567,000 -3.96%
2000 669,484,000 -0.01%
2001 700,149,000 +4.58%
2002 719,445,500 +2.76%
2003 736,801,500 +2.41%
2004 745,836,000 +1.23%
2005 748,019,500 +0.29%
2006 751,676,000 +0.49%
2007 765,661,000 +1.86%
2008 775,951,500 +1.34%
2009 809,000,000 +4.26%
2010 840,666,700 +3.91%
2011 859,464,100 +2.24%
2012 868,000,000 +0.99%
2013 887,300,000 +2.22%
2014 908,300,000 +2.37%
2015 911,600,000 +0.36%
2016 990,200,000 +8.62%
2017 1,007,603,100 +1.76%
2018 1,033,788,000 +2.6%
2019 1,053,000,000 +1.86%
2020 1,058,000,000 +0.47%
2021 1,062,000,000 +0.38%
2022 1,090,000,000 +2.64%
2023 1,098,500,000 +0.78%
2024 1,112,500,000 +1.27%
2025 1,110,000,000 -0.22%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:42