Southern Co (SO) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share, payable to shareholders of record. The ex-dividend date is set for November 16, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to qualify for the dividend. Eligible shareholders will receive their payments on December 7, 2025.
With a current dividend yield of 3.24%, this announcement highlights Southern Co's commitment to providing regular income to its shareholders. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates in the utilities sector and employs 28,600 full-time staff. It owns three traditional electric operating companies—Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Mississippi Power—serving retail customers across three Southeastern states, along with wholesale customers in the region. Additionally, the Southern Power Company focuses on developing and managing power generation assets, including renewable energy projects.
As of November 8, 2025, Southern Co boasts a market capitalisation of $100.9 billion and a P/E ratio of 22.63, with an EPS of 4.03. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 28, 2026, and July 28, 2026, with estimated EPS of $1.34 and $1.06, respectively. Such decisions reflect the company's ongoing strategy to balance cash flow generation with shareholder returns, though dividends are subject to change based on business performance and management's discretion.