Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.72
Southern Company (The) Series 2 (SOJD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
15.6%
Payout Ratio
69.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
SOJD Dividend Income Check
Safety
69.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
SOJD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield15.6%
Trailing DPS$2.72
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout69.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout19.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR4.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield15.6%
1Y Total Return-11.7%
5Y Total Return-12.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,78910Y ago$10,10120Y ago$10,101
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.
SOJD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
SOJD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Southern Company (The) Series 2 distributes 69.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SOJD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 4.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SOJD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 15.6% dividend yield, 15.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -12.1%, with dividends contributing 23.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,101 today.
SOJD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.19
Avg/Payment$0.3094
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026Latest | $0.3094 | — | 7.10% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $0.3094 | — | 6.65% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.3094 | — | 6.22% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.3094 | — | 6.03% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.3094 | — | 5.92% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $0.3094 | — | 6.08% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $0.3094 | — | 6.13% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $0.3094 | — | 5.88% | Jan 30, 2025 |
SOJD Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
15.6%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
69.5% payout
Streak
0Y
4.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.6%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SOJDSouthern Company (Th… | $19.5B | 15.6% | 69.5% | 0 | Watch |
 NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $171.2B | 2.7% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.4B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 21 | Watch |
3rd  DDominion Energy, Inc… | $57.3B | 4.1% | 76.0% | 0 | Watch |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $70.6B | 3.0% | 56.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
 EXCExelon Corporation | $45.5B | 3.6% | 58.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 XELXcel Energy Inc. | $48.7B | 2.8% | 63.5% | 22 | Watch |
2nd  ESEversource Energy | $25.4B | 4.4% | 64.6% | 26 | Watch |
 SOThe Southern Company | $104.7B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 25 | Watch |
SOJD Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.24 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2025 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.92 | 31.6% | 3.17x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.99 | 31.0% | 3.22x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.62 | 34.2% | 2.93x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.24 | -0.0% | 4 | $3.26 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $1.24 | 23.7% | 4 | $2.24 | 55.2% | 1.81x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | — | 3 | $2.82 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.19 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.87 | — | — | — |
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SOJD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOJD stock.
How much dividend does SOJD pay per share?
Southern Company (The) Series 2 (SOJD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +15.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SOJD's next ex-dividend date?
SOJD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SOJD typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SOJD's dividend safe?
SOJD's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +69.5% and FCF payout ratio of +19.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SOJD increased its dividend?
SOJD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.3%.
How often does SOJD pay dividends?
Southern Company (The) Series 2 pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SOJD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SOJD five years ago would be worth approximately $8,789 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SOJD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SOJD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +15.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.