Does SOMN pay a dividend?

Yes. The Southern Company pays a quarterly dividend, currently yielding 3.24% based on trailing twelve-month payments of $2.98 per share.

How much does SOMN pay in dividends?

$2.98 per share over the last twelve months, paid quarterly. Special and one-off distributions are excluded from that figure because they do not recur.

When is the next SOMN ex-dividend date?

No upcoming ex-dividend date is currently on record for SOMN. Dates appear here once the company declares them.

SOMN Dividend

The Southern Company

NYSEUtilitiesStockData as of August 12, 2026

Dividend yield: 3.24%
Annual dividend: $2.98
Payout ratio: 0.67
Frequency: Quarterly
Share price: $48.78
Market cap: $107B

Is SOMN a good dividend stock?

What the data shows. These are observations, not recommendations — see the disclaimer at the foot of the page.

Yield is above the market median3.24% against a median of 2.78% across US dividend payers.
Dividend uses most of earningsA payout ratio of 0.67 leaves a narrower margin than the sub-0.60 range generally considered comfortable, though it remains within earnings.

Recent dividend payments

The last 1 dividend payments for SOMN, most recent first.
Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount	Type
June 12, 2026	June 15, 2026	$0.8906	Quarterly

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Frequently asked questions

Does SOMN pay a dividend?: Yes. The Southern Company pays a quarterly dividend, currently yielding 3.24% based on trailing twelve-month payments of $2.98 per share.
How much does SOMN pay in dividends?: $2.98 per share over the last twelve months, paid quarterly. Special and one-off distributions are excluded from that figure because they do not recur.
When is the next SOMN ex-dividend date?: No upcoming ex-dividend date is currently on record for SOMN. Dates appear here once the company declares them.