# The Southern Company (SOMN): Dividend & Fundamentals

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

Established in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Southern Company operates as a diversified energy utility. Its primary activities involve the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company is responsible for developing, constructing, acquiring, owning, and managing a variety of electricity generation assets, including renewable energy projects, and it engages in the wholesale sale of power. Additionally, it serves as a natural gas distributor in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, overseeing the operation and maintenance of approximately 78,500...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $48.64 USD |
| Market Cap | $106.83B |
| P/E (TTM) | 10.57 |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.60 |
| 52-Week Range | $44.35 – $53.99 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 6.29% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 6.29% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.06 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.56 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | — |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | — / — / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 52.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 86.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | $0.8906 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1.2766 | 2026-03-16 |

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Southern Company do?

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

### What is SOMN's market cap?

The Southern Company (SOMN) has a market capitalization of approximately $106.83 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does SOMN pay a dividend?

Yes, The Southern Company (SOMN) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 6.29%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does SOMN pay dividends?

The Southern Company pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.56 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 SOMN'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/somn
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/somn/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/somn/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/somn/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/somn/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/somn/peers

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