Net Income

Cash Dividends, Common Stock

Southern Company Cash Dividends, Common Stock increased by 4.9% to $830.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent or growing dividends signal financial stability and management's confidence in future cash flows.

Detailed definition

This represents the total cash distributed to common shareholders as a return on their investment. It is a key indicator...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for mature, cash-generative companies; often compared against peer dividend yields.

Metric ID: cvx_dividends_common_stock_cash

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$791.00M$830.00M
QoQ Change+4.9%
YoY Change+4.9%
Range$791.00M$830.00M
Avg YoY Growth+4.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's cash dividends, common stock?
Southern Company (SO) reported cash dividends, common stock of $830.00M in Q1 2026.
What does cash dividends, common stock mean?
The total cash paid out to shareholders as dividends.