SO Dividend Calculator
The Southern Company (SO) currently yields 3.10% and paid $2.98 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$95.99
Dividend Yield
3.10%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.98
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+2.9%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from SO
Portfolio Value
$95,711
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$259
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — SO
Projected Income from SO
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $497 | $41 | 171.9 | $16,497 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $715 | $60 | 240.4 | $23,546 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $948 | $79 | 310.0 | $30,973 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,197 | $100 | 380.5 | $38,799 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,464 | $122 | 452.3 | $47,050 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,749 | $146 | 525.3 | $55,755 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $2,054 | $171 | 599.7 | $64,941 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $2,381 | $198 | 675.5 | $74,640 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $2,730 | $227 | 753.0 | $84,885 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $3,103 | $259 | 832.1 | $95,711 |
SO Dividend Per Share by Year
SO Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-06-08 | $0.76 |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-06 | $0.74 |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-12-08 | $0.74 |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-09-08 | $0.74 |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-06-06 | $0.74 |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-03-06 | $0.72 |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-12-06 | $0.72 |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-09-06 | $0.72 |
| 2024-05-17 | 2024-06-06 | $0.72 |
| 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-06 | $0.70 |
| 2023-11-17 | 2023-12-06 | $0.70 |
| 2023-08-18 | 2023-09-06 | $0.70 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-06 | $0.70 |
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-03-06 | $0.68 |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-06 | $0.68 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-06 | $0.68 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-06 | $0.68 |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-07 | $0.66 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-12-06 | $0.66 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-07 | $0.66 |
| 2021-05-14 | 2021-06-07 | $0.66 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-03-08 | $0.64 |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-07 | $0.64 |
| 2020-08-14 | 2020-09-08 | $0.64 |
SO Dividend FAQ
How much does SO pay in dividends per share?
The Southern Company paid $2.98 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does SO pay dividends?
SO pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is SO's dividend yield?
At the last close of $95.99, SO yields approximately 3.10% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is SO's dividend growth rate?
SO's dividend per share has compounded at 2.9% per year over the last 5 years (2.8% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much SO do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.98 per share per year, roughly 403 shares — about $38,683.97 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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