Southern Company increases dividend for 25th consecutive year

Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable June 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026. In doing so, the company is increasing its dividend by 8 cents per share on an annualized basis to a rate of $3.04 per share. "Our success across Southern Company is a credit to the dedication of nearly 30,000 teammates focused on strengthening our communities and delivering the energy our customers expect and depend on," said Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack. "Increasing the dividend 25 years in a row represents a historic milestone for the company and underscores our focus on total shareholder return and our goal of delivering regular, predictable and sustainable value for shareholders. We are incredibly proud of our strong dividend track record, which continues to be an integral part of Southern Company's long-term value proposition." Every quarter for 79 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.... Read more

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