# The Southern Company (SO): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Electric
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and T...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $92.89 USD |
| Market Cap | $106.86B |
| P/E (TTM) | 20.19 |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.60 |
| 52-Week Range | $81.69 – $99.58 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.23% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.23% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.00 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.04 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 26 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 2.7% / 2.8% / 2.9% / 3.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 72.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 73.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-16 | $0.7600 | 2026-12-07 |
| 2026-08-17 | $0.7600 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2026-05-18 | $0.7600 | 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-02-17 | $0.7400 | 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-11-17 | $0.7400 | 2025-12-08 |
| 2025-08-18 | $0.7400 | 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-05-19 | $0.7400 | 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-02-18 | $0.7200 | 2025-03-06 |
| 2024-11-18 | $0.7200 | 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-08-19 | $0.7200 | 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-05-17 | $0.7200 | 2024-06-06 |
| 2024-02-16 | $0.7000 | 2024-03-06 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Southern Company do?

The Southern Company (SO) operates in the Regulated Electric industry within the Utilities sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is SO's market cap?

The Southern Company (SO) has a market capitalization of approximately $106.86 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does SO pay a dividend?

Yes, The Southern Company (SO) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.23%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does SO pay dividends?

The Southern Company pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.04 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is SO's payout ratio?

The Southern Company's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/so/peers

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