Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.72
The Southern Company JR 2017B NT 77 (SOJC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.5%
Payout Ratio
69.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
SOJC Dividend Income Check
Safety
69.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is flat.
SOJC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.5%
Trailing DPS$2.72
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout69.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout27.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.2%
5Y CAGR-0.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield12.5%
1Y Total Return7.5%
5Y Total Return5.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,54010Y ago$13,00420Y ago$13,004
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SOJC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
SOJC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Southern Company JR 2017B NT 77 distributes 69.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SOJC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.2% and 5-year CAGR of -0.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SOJC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.5% dividend yield, 12.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 5.4%, with dividends contributing 24.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,004 today.
SOJC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.56
Avg/Payment$0.3279
Latest Change+0.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.3281 | — | 6.04% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3281 | — | 5.93% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3281 | — | 6.05% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3281 | — | 5.76% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3281 | — | 6.19% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3281 | — | 5.95% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3281 | — | 5.66% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3281 | — | 5.43% | Sep 3, 2024 |
SOJC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.5%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
69.5% payout
Streak
1Y
-0.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.5%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SOJCThe Southern Company… | $21.8B | 12.5% | 69.5% | 1 | Watch |
 NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $194.6B | 2.4% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.3B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 1 | Watch |
3rd  DDominion Energy, Inc… | $54.2B | 4.3% | 76.0% | 0 | Watch |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $71.7B | 2.9% | 56.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
 EXCExelon Corporation | $45.4B | 3.6% | 58.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 XELXcel Energy Inc. | $50.2B | 2.7% | 63.5% | 17 | Watch |
2nd  ESEversource Energy | $25.2B | 4.4% | 64.6% | 24 | Watch |
 SOThe Southern Company | $104.2B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 1 | Watch |
SOJC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.66 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $1.31 | -0.0% | 4 | $3.92 | 33.5% | 2.99x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $1.31 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.99 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.31 | 0.6% | 4 | $3.62 | 36.3% | 2.76x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $1.31 | -0.6% | 4 | $3.26 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $1.31 | -0.5% | 4 | $2.24 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $1.32 | 0.6% | 4 | $2.82 | 46.8% | 2.14x | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $1.31 | -2.5% | 4 | $4.50 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $1.35 | — | 4 | $2.19 | 61.4% | 1.63x | 5.0% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.87 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonSOJC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOJC stock.
How much dividend does SOJC pay per share?
The Southern Company JR 2017B NT 77 (SOJC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SOJC's next ex-dividend date?
SOJC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SOJC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SOJC's dividend safe?
SOJC's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +69.5% and FCF payout ratio of +27.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SOJC increased its dividend?
SOJC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.1%.
How often does SOJC pay dividends?
The Southern Company JR 2017B NT 77 pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SOJC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SOJC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,540 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SOJC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SOJC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +12.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.