SO
NYSE · Utilities
Southern Co/The
$93.98
+0.23 (+0.25%)
Dividend Overview
3.08%
Dividend Yield
+1.78% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.74
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.69
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio69.5%
Ex-DividendFeb 24, 2026
Pay DateMar 13, 2026
Stock Price$93.98
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in SO at $93.98/share
Monthly
$24.23
Quarterly
$72.70
Annually
$290.80
106 shares
Based on current price of $93.98 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 438 shares
$41,163.24
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
69.5% payout ratio
Safe
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A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.
Dividend Comparison — Utilities
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | 2.70% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $91.62 |
| CEG | 0.57% | $1.55 | 21.0% | $294.85 |
| SO | 3.08% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $93.98 |
| DUK | 3.23% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $127.38 |
| AEP | 2.88% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $128.80 |
| SRE | 2.78% | $2.41 | 53.9% | $95.00 |
| D | 4.08% | $2.65 | 105.4% | $60.27 |
| EXC | 3.55% | $1.59 | 58.4% | $47.29 |
| XEL | 3.07% | $2.08 | 60.7% | $77.96 |
| ETR | 2.48% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $102.52 |