SO Dividend
Southern Company pays a 3.17% dividend yield, $3.04 per share annually.
Dividend Yield
? Annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price. A 3% yield means you earn $3 per year for every $100 invested.3.17%
Annual Dividend
$3.04
per share
Payout Ratio
76%
Moderate
Ex-Dividend Date
May 18, 2026
Recent Dividends
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.76 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.70 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.70 |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.70 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $0.68 |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $0.68 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.68 |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.68 |
Project Your SO Income
See how much passive income a SO position could generate over 20 years. Defaults are based on current yield and estimated dividend growth rate.
Extra added each month
Annual dividend rate
Yearly dividend raise
Monthly Income
$132
Year 1 estimate
Annual Income
$1,585
Year 1 estimate
Yield on Cost
3.17%
Income % of what you paid
Total Invested
$50,000
Projected Annual Income (20 Years)
View year-by-year projections
| Year | Income | Portfolio | YoC (Yield on Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,667 | $51,667 | 3.3% |
| Year 2 | $1,811 | $53,477 | 3.6% |
| Year 3 | $1,971 | $55,448 | 3.9% |
| Year 4 | $2,148 | $57,597 | 4.3% |
| Year 5 | $2,347 | $59,943 | 4.7% |
| Year 10 | $3,761 | $75,589 | 7.5% |
| Year 15 | $6,409 | $101,642 | 12.8% |
| Year 20 | $11,803 | $148,256 | 23.6% |
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SO Dividend FAQ
What is SO's current dividend yield?
Southern Company (SO) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.17%, which equals $3.04 per share annually.
Is SO's dividend payout sustainable?
SO has a payout ratio of 76%, which is considered moderate. The company retains some earnings for growth.
How much income would I earn from SO dividends?
Use the Income Planner below to project your dividend income. For example, a $10,000 investment at 3.17% yield would generate approximately $317.00 per year, or $26.42 per month before reinvestment.