Southern Company (The) Dividend History 2007–2025
Southern Company (The) reported $3.02B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 2.1% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +12.3%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends.
| Fiscal year | Dividend History | Per share (approx) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $3.02B | — | +2.1% |
| FY 2024 | $2.95B | — | -2.7% |
| FY 2023 | $3.04B | — | +4.4% |
| FY 2022 | $2.91B | — | +4.7% |
| FY 2021 | $2.78B | — | +3.4% |
| FY 2020 | $2.69B | — | +4.5% |
| FY 2019 | $2.57B | — | +6.0% |
| FY 2018 | $2.42B | — | +5.4% |
| FY 2017 | $2.30B | — | +9.3% |
| FY 2016 | $2.10B | — | +7.4% |
| FY 2015 | $1.96B | — | +5.0% |
| FY 2014 | $1.87B | — | +5.9% |
| FY 2013 | $1.76B | — | +4.1% |
| FY 2012 | $1.69B | — | +5.7% |
| FY 2011 | $1.60B | — | +7.0% |
| FY 2010 | $1.50B | — | +9.3% |
| FY 2009 | $1.37B | — | +7.0% |
| FY 2008 | $1.28B | — | +6.2% |
| FY 2007 | $1.21B | — | — |
Source: Southern Company (The) SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open SO 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
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Southern Company (The) reported $3.02B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 2.1% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +12.3%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Southern Company (The)'s dividends paid?
Southern Company (The) (SO) reported dividends paid of $3.02B for fiscal year 2025, per its SEC filings.
How has Southern Company (The)'s dividends paid changed over time?
Between fiscal 2007 and 2025, SO's dividends paid grew at roughly 5.2% per year (compound annual rate), from $1.21B to $3.02B.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Southern Company (The)'s official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.