The Southern Company (SO) FCF Payout Ratio: N/A
The FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO) is N/A.
SO FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SO Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
SO FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
354.62%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
354.62%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
354.62%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
354.62%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
684.78%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
600.82%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Earnings Payout Ratio
75.6%
Dividend Yield
3.21%
FCF Yield
0.53%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($3.59B) | $3.02B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | $833.00M | $2.95B | 354.6% |
| 2023 | ($1.54B) | $3.04B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($1.62B) | $2.91B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($1.07B) | $2.78B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($745.00M) | $2.69B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($1.77B) | $2.57B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($1.06B) | $2.42B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | ($1.03B) | $2.30B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | ($2.42B) | $2.10B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($1.12B) | $1.96B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | ($162.00M) | $1.87B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | $634.00M | $1.83B | 288.3% |
| 2012 | $89.00M | $1.76B | 1975.3% |
| 2011 | $1.38B | $1.67B | 120.9% |
| 2010 | ($95.00M) | $1.56B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | ($1.41B) | $1.43B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($563.00M) | $1.28B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($150.00M) | $1.21B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | ($174.00M) | $1.14B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | $160.00M | $1.10B | 686.3% |
| 2004 | $582.00M | $1.04B | 179.6% |
| 2003 | $1.06B | $1.00B | 94.4% |
| 2002 | $114.00M | $958.00M | 840.4% |
| 2001 | ($233.00M) | $922.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $593.00M | $873.00M | 147.2% |
| 1999 | $163.00M | $921.00M | 565.0% |
| 1998 | $743.00M | $933.00M | 125.6% |
| 1997 | $766.00M | $889.00M | 116.1% |
| 1996 | $1.17B | $846.00M | 72.2% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
The Southern Company FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Southern Company FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The FCF payout ratio for SO stock is N/A.
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for SO stock is 354.62%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for SO stock is 354.62%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for SO stock is 354.62%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for SO stock is 354.62%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for SO stock is 684.78%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for The Southern Company (SO)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for SO stock is 600.82%.
The Southern Company FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 354.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | 288.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | 1975.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | 120.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | 686.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | 179.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | 94.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | 840.35% |
| 2000-12-31 | 147.22% |
| 1999-12-31 | 565.03% |
| 1998-12-31 | 125.57% |
| 1997-12-31 | 116.06% |
| 1996-12-31 | 72.18% |
About The Southern Company
The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assets includes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Christopher C. Womack