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SO Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income The Southern Company (SO) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with SO's current 3.53% yield and 2.3% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 3.53%

Annual Dividend: $2.98 per share

Share Price: $86.17

Payout Ratio: 71.8%

SO DRIP Calculator

Model SO dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 2.3% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in SO 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in SO on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,621.66 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 162.2%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,253.61 (125.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $368.05 in extra value.

Starting share price: $51.3 — Current share price: $86.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SO's current dividend yield?

SO (The Southern Company) currently has a dividend yield of 3.53%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $353 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much SO do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from SO at its current yield of 3.53%, you would need approximately $339,943 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does SO pay monthly dividends?

No, SO pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is SO's dividend safe?

SO's payout ratio is 71.8%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.

What is SO's dividend growth rate?

SO's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.3% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in SO 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in SO on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,621.66 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 162.2% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,253.61 — meaning DRIP added $368.05 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the SO dividend page.