The Southern Company Series 2020A 4.95% Junior Subordinated Notes due January 30, 2080
SOJDDividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.31 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 12 days on July 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | $0.31 | 2026-07-29 | 2026-07-29 |
| April 30, 2026 | $0.31 | 2026-04-29 | 2026-04-29 |
| January 30, 2026 | $0.31 | 2026-01-29 | 2026-01-29 |
| October 30, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-10-29 | 2025-10-29 |
| July 30, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-07-29 | 2025-07-29 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: The Southern Company Series 2020A 4.95% Junior Subordinated Notes due January 30, 2080 has rewarded shareholders with 25 dividend payments over the past 6 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held SOJD shares during this period received a total of $7.73 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.31/share was paid 79 days ago, on April 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: SOJD currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 6.46%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2020, the dividend payout has grown by 0.0%, from $0.31 to $0.31.
- Dividend Reliability: SOJD has maintained or increased its dividend for 25 consecutive payments.
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