Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.72
The Southern Company (SOMN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2026 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.9%
Payout Ratio
69.5%
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Dividend Streak
0 years
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Safety
69.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
SOMN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.9%
Trailing DPS$2.72
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout69.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout120.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return-1.7%
5Y Total Return-1.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,83010Y ago$9,83020Y ago$9,830
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.
SOMN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (1 years of payments)
SOMN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Southern Company distributes 69.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 120.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SOMN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SOMN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.9% dividend yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -1.7%, with dividends contributing 6.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,830 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SOMN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 3 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.06
Avg/Payment$1.0194
Latest Change+0.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026Latest | $0.8910 | ↑ +0.0% | 6.61% | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.8906 | ↓ -30.2% | 4.40% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $1.2766 | — | 2.42% | Mar 16, 2026 |
SOMN Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.06 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6.2% |
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.92 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.99 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.62 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.26 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.26 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.95 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.15 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.84 | — | — | — |
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SOMN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOMN stock.
How much dividend does SOMN pay per share?
The Southern Company (SOMN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SOMN's next ex-dividend date?
SOMN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SOMN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SOMN's dividend safe?
SOMN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +69.5% and FCF payout ratio of +120.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SOMN increased its dividend?
SOMN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does SOMN pay dividends?
The Southern Company pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 0+ years from 2026 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SOMN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SOMN five years ago would be worth approximately $9,830 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SOMN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SOMN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.