SOJD Dividend History & Yield
Southern Company (The) Series 2 · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 49 days) | Nov 11, 2026 | $0.309 | $30.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 (in 140 days) | Feb 10, 2027 | $0.309 | $30.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 231 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.309 | $30.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.309 | $30.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SOJD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.236 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SOJD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 971 | $17,534 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,855 | $87,670 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,709 | $175,340 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.84%. $10,000 in SOJD would currently pay about $684 a year ($57 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SOJD dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jan 26, 2024 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Oct 27, 2022 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2021 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2021 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2020 | — | $0.309 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2020 | — | $0.309 | -19.1% |
| Apr 28, 2020 | — | $0.382 | — |
SOJD dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to SOJD's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SOJD scores 5/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Southern Company (The) Series 2
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Electric Utilities: Central. First dividend on our records: Apr 28, 2020. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SOJD dividend FAQ
When is SOJD's next ex-dividend date?
SOJD's next ex-dividend date is Oct 28, 2026 (in 49 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.309 per share, expected on Nov 11, 2026.
How often does SOJD pay dividends?
SOJD pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.309 per share with an ex-date of Jul 29, 2026.
What is SOJD's dividend yield?
SOJD's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.84%, based on $1.236 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.236 per share, is 6.84%.
How much does SOJD pay per share?
SOJD pays about $0.309 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.236 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $123.60 a year.
Has SOJD grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SOJD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.84%, you would need about 971 shares of SOJD (roughly $17,534 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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