Does Southern Company (SO) pay a dividend?
Yes. Southern Company pays a quarterly dividend: $3.00 per share over the last twelve months, a 3.58% yield at the $83.73 close of Oct 2, 2026. Next ex-dividend date: Nov 16, 2026 (expected), $0.76 per share. Dividend growth: +2.7% over one year and +2.9% a year over three years. 6 consecutive years of increases. Dividends take 31% of operating cash flow. Our read of the dividend: confirmed (announced, or paid on schedule). Estimates, not advice.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.76 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.76 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.74 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.74 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.74 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.74 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.72 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.72 |