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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
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Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 18, 2024Payment date
Dec 06, 2024
Dec 06, 2024
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.72Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.19%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 2.665%
Sector Average: 2.665%
Payout Ratio
68.23%Dividend Growth
Over 16 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
SO Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 06, 2024 | Quarterly | ― | $0.72 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.72 |
| May 17, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Apr 22, 2024 | $0.72 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | Mar 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Jan 18, 2024 | $0.70 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Oct 16, 2023 | $0.70 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Sep 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Jul 17, 2023 | $0.70 |
| May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Jun 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Apr 17, 2023 | $0.70 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Jan 20, 2023 | $0.68 |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 06, 2022 | Quarterly | Oct 18, 2022 | $0.68 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Sep 06, 2022 | Quarterly | Jul 18, 2022 | $0.68 |
FAQ
Does Southern Co pay dividends?
Yes, SO has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Southern Co's dividend?
SO pays a dividend of $0.72 per share. SO's annual dividend yield is 3.19%.
When is Southern Co ex-dividend date?
Southern Co's previous ex-dividend date was on Nov 18, 2024. Southern Co shareholders who own SO stock before this date received Southern Co's last dividend payment of $0.72 per share on Dec 06, 2024. SO's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Southern Co dividend payment date?
Southern Co’s next quarterly payment date is on Dec 06, 2024, when Southern Co shareholders who owned SO shares before Nov 18, 2024 received a dividend payment of $0.72 per share. Add SO to your watchlist to be reminded of SO's next dividend payment.
Does Southern Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, SO's past year earnings per share was $4.29, and their annual dividend per share is $2.86. SO's dividend payout ratio is 68.23% ($2.86/$4.29) which is sustainable.