Southern Company (The) Stock Dividends
Southern Company (The) Stock Dividends Overview
SO pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $0.700 at Mar 06, 2024. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 3.97%.
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Key Stats
Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.97% |
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Frequency | Quarterly |
1Y Growth | 2.86% |
Payout Ratio | 0 |
Amount Per Share | $0.720 |
Next Ex-Dividend Date | May 17, 2024 |
Next Payment Date | Jun 06, 2024 |
SO Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of SO's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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161 | May 01, 1984 | May 01, 1984 | May 01, 1984 | $0.137 | 3.03% |
162 | Jan 31, 1984 | Jan 31, 1984 | Jan 31, 1984 | $0.137 | 2.85% |
163 | Nov 01, 1983 | Nov 01, 1983 | Nov 01, 1983 | $0.137 | 2.72% |
164 | Jul 26, 1983 | Jul 26, 1983 | Jul 26, 1983 | $0.130 | 2.75% |
165 | Apr 26, 1983 | Apr 26, 1983 | Apr 26, 1983 | $0.130 | 2.67% |
166 | Feb 01, 1983 | Feb 01, 1983 | Feb 01, 1983 | $0.130 | 2.75% |
167 | Oct 26, 1982 | Oct 26, 1982 | Oct 26, 1982 | $0.130 | 2.94% |
168 | Jul 27, 1982 | Jul 27, 1982 | Jul 27, 1982 | $0.130 | 3.38% |
169 | Apr 27, 1982 | Apr 27, 1982 | Apr 27, 1982 | $0.124 | 3.12% |
170 | Jan 26, 1982 | Jan 26, 1982 | Jan 26, 1982 | $0.124 | 3.42% |
Dividend Sustainability
With a moderate Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS), the company may sustain its dividends, but continuous monitoring is advised for any financial shifts. However, its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is only moderate, indicating limited growth potential. On the whole, the dividend outlook remains neutral, meriting close observation of both the company's financial health and growth prospects.
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Comparing SO to Sector and Country
SO pays a solid dividend yield of 3.97%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.61%). SO’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Utilities sector in the US market (8.70%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.