Annual Payout Ratio
69.34%9.51%-12.06%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, SO annual payout ratio is 69.34%, down -12.06% on
- Historical Performance
- SO annual payout ratio is down -42.35% over the past 3 years, and up +28.00% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- SO annual payout ratio is currently -72.08% below its historical high of 248.38% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- SO annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- SO annual payout ratio is higher than 78.76% of companies in Utilities sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 69.34% | -12.1% | -42.4% | +28.0% | -17.4% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 44.52% | -6.8% | -10.7% | -15.5% | -6.2% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 73.08% | +1.9% | -11.5% | -16.1% | -4.3% | |
| Price | $87.22 | +5.1% | +22.0% | +41.7% | +129.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 3.28% | -4.7% | -13.2% | -20.6% | -30.7% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $2.95B | -2.7% | +6.4% | +14.9% | +106.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $2.86 | +2.9% | +9.2% | +16.3% | +65.1% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $201.00M | +109.4% | +113.3% | +109.3% | +113.2% | |
| Annual Revenue | $26.72B | +5.8% | +15.0% | +26.1% | +69.8% | |
| Annual EPS | $3.99 | +10.3% | +78.2% | -11.2% | +93.9% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 84.80% | N/A | -18.2% |
| 5Y | 120.27% | -42.4% | |
| All | 248.38% | -72.1% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 69.34% | at low | |
| 5Y | 69.34% | at low | |
| All | 53.14% | +30.5% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of SO?
As of today, SO annual payout ratio is 69.34%
What is 1-year change in SO annual payout ratio?
SO annual payout ratio is down -12.06% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in SO annual payout ratio?
SO annual payout ratio is down -42.35% over the past 3 years
How far is SO annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
SO annual payout ratio is currently -72.08% below its historical high of 248.38% set on December 31, 2017
How does SO annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SO annual payout ratio is higher than 78.76% of companies in Utilities sector
When is SO next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for SO is on
What is SO next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SO has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
73.08%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, SO TTM payout ratio is 73.08%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- SO TTM payout ratio is up +1.95% year-over-year, and down -11.46% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- SO TTM payout ratio is currently -82.84% below its historical high of 425.93% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- SO TTM payout ratio is +10.46% above its 3-year low of 66.16% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- SO TTM payout ratio is higher than 77.68% of companies in Utilities sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 73.08% | +0.7% | +1.9% | -11.5% | -16.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 44.52% | -49.9% | -6.8% | -10.7% | -15.5% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 69.34% | – | -12.1% | -42.4% | +28.0% | |
| Price | $87.22 | -9.3% | +5.1% | +22.0% | +41.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.37% | +10.9% | -2.0% | -10.8% | -18.4% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $2.99B | +0.9% | +0.1% | +4.3% | +12.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $2.94 | +0.7% | +2.8% | +8.9% | +15.8% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | -$2.49B | -43.9% | -3511.0% | -19.0% | -44.9% | |
| TTM Revenue | $28.91B | +1.9% | +9.4% | +3.2% | +44.8% | |
| TTM EPS | $4.02 | +3.9% | -6.3% | +27.5% | +34.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 75.39% | -3.1% | |
| 3Y | 100.64% | -27.4% | |
| 5Y | 123.76% | -41.0% | |
| All | 425.93% | -82.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 69.06% | +5.8% | |
| 3Y | 66.16% | +10.5% | |
| 5Y | 66.16% | +10.5% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of SO?
As of today, SO TTM payout ratio is 73.08%
What is SO TTM payout ratio most recent change?
SO TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 8, 2026
What is 1-year change in SO TTM payout ratio?
SO TTM payout ratio is up +1.95% year-over-year
How far is SO TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
SO TTM payout ratio is currently -82.84% below its historical high of 425.93% set on November 17, 2017
How does SO TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SO TTM payout ratio is higher than 77.68% of companies in Utilities sector
When is SO next earnings release?
The next earnings release for SO is on
What is SO next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SO has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
44.52%44.34%-49.90%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, SO quarterly payout ratio is 44.52%, down -49.90% on
- Historical Performance
- SO quarterly payout ratio is down -6.76% year-over-year, and down -10.66% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- SO quarterly payout ratio is currently -96.78% below its historical high of 1,383.77% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- SO quarterly payout ratio is +108.29% above its 3-year low of -536.96% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- SO quarterly payout ratio is higher than 62.96% of companies in Utilities sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 44.52% | -49.9% | -6.8% | -10.7% | -15.5% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 69.34% | – | -12.1% | -42.4% | +28.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 73.08% | +0.7% | +1.9% | -11.5% | -16.1% | |
| Price | $87.22 | -9.3% | +5.1% | +22.0% | +41.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.37% | +10.9% | -2.0% | -10.8% | -18.4% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $760.00M | +0.3% | +3.7% | +2.6% | +12.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $2.94 | +0.7% | +2.8% | +8.9% | +15.8% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $384.00M | +150.9% | -66.4% | +138.7% | +258.9% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $7.82B | +12.2% | +7.5% | -6.6% | +38.5% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $1.54 | +94.1% | +10.8% | +13.9% | +31.1% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 157.51% | N/A | -71.7% |
| 3Y | 157.51% | -71.7% | |
| 5Y | 189.64% | N/A | -76.5% |
| All | 1,383.77% | -96.8% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 44.52% | at low | |
| 3Y | -536.96% | N/A | +108.3% |
| 5Y | -536.96% | +108.3% | |
| All | -536.96% | +108.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of SO?
As of today, SO quarterly payout ratio is 44.52%
What is SO quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
SO quarterly payout ratio was down -49.90% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in SO quarterly payout ratio?
SO quarterly payout ratio is down -6.76% year-over-year
How far is SO quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
SO quarterly payout ratio is currently -96.78% below its historical high of 1,383.77% set on December 31, 1998
How does SO quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SO quarterly payout ratio is higher than 62.96% of companies in Utilities sector
When is SO next earnings release?
The next earnings release for SO is on
What is SO next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SO has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- SO Official Website www.southerncompany.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92122/000009212225000084/0000092122-25-000084-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92122/000009212225000018/0000092122-25-000018-index.htm
- SO Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/SO
- SO Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/so