SO ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Southern Company (The)
SO dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | ≈ Aug 31, 2026 | $0.76 |
| May 18, 2026 | ≈ Jun 1, 2026 | $0.76 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ≈ Mar 3, 2026 | $0.74 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ≈ Dec 1, 2025 | $0.74 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ≈ Sep 1, 2025 | $0.74 |
| May 19, 2025 | ≈ Jun 2, 2025 | $0.74 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | ≈ Mar 4, 2025 | $0.72 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ≈ Dec 2, 2024 | $0.72 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ≈ Sep 2, 2024 | $0.72 |
| May 17, 2024 | ≈ May 31, 2024 | $0.72 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | ≈ Mar 1, 2024 | $0.70 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from SO's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is SO's next ex-dividend date?
SO's next ex-dividend date is Nov 16, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Nov 13, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is SO's dividend?
SO most recently paid about $0.76 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.9972 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is SO's dividend yield?
SO's dividend yield is about 3.44%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $87.04 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does SO pay its dividend?
SO pays quarterly. The payment date for the Nov 16, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on SO's usual timing we estimate about Nov 30, 2026.
Has SO grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, SO paid $3.00 per share, which was 2.7% higher than the 4 payments before that ($2.92). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of SO pay?
At the current yield of 3.44%, $10,000 invested in SO would pay roughly $344 a year in dividends, or about $29 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has SO made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year SO's share price changed by -11.4%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -8.3%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?