When is Southern Co (SO) next ex-dividend date?
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Predicted next ex-dividend date · medium confidence
· ±4 days
(likely Aug 14–Aug 22)
Southern Co pays dividends quarterly. Based on its historical ex-dividend pattern, the next ex-date is predicted to be August 18, 2026 — you would need to own the shares before this date to be entitled to the dividend. This is a prediction made ahead of the official announcement.
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Upcoming predicted ex-dividend dates
| Predicted ex-date | Confidence | Uncertainty | Likely range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | medium | ±4d | Aug 14 – Aug 22 |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | high | ±2d | Nov 15 – Nov 19 |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | high | ±1d | Feb 16 – Feb 18 |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | medium | ±4d | May 14 – May 22 |
Recent ex-dividend history
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.7600 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7400 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.7400 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.7400 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.7400 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.7200 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.7200 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.7200 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.7200 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.7000 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.7000 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.7000 |
Historical amounts are as reported and split-adjusted; shown for pattern context, not as a yield.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is SO's next ex-dividend date?
- The predicted next ex-dividend date for Southern Co is August 18, 2026, with medium confidence (±4 days). This is an estimate from the historical pattern, not a confirmed date.
- How often does SO pay a dividend?
- Southern Co has historically paid quarterly.
- How is this prediction made?
- By clustering SO's past ex-dividend dates and projecting the next occurrence of each annual window, then adjusting to the next US trading session. The confidence reflects how consistent the timing has been.
Not investment advice. Dates shown are statistical predictions
computed from each company's historical ex-dividend pattern before any official
announcement — they are estimates, not confirmed dates, and a company can change or cancel a
dividend at any time. Always verify against the company's official announcement before trading.
Data derived from public sources; last built 2026-07-22.