SO
NYSE · Utilities
Southern Co/The
$91.80
-0.63 (-0.68%)
Dividend Overview
3.24%
Dividend Yield
+1.94% 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$91.80
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 $91.80/share
Monthly
$24.69
Quarterly
$74.07
Annually
$296.29
108 shares
Based on current price of $91.80 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 438 shares
$40,208.40
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 | 2.55% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $93.10 |
| CEG | 0.58% | $1.55 | 21.0% | $303.63 |
| SO | 3.24% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $91.80 |
| DUK | 3.33% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $124.17 |
| AEP | 2.88% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $130.16 |
| SRE | 2.78% | $2.41 | 53.9% | $91.53 |
| D | 4.39% | $2.63 | 76.0% | $61.89 |
| ETR | 2.17% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $111.59 |
| XEL | 2.88% | $2.14 | 63.5% | $79.39 |
| VST | 0.59% | $1.47 | 52.8% | $147.72 |