NSC — Norfolk Southern Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | NSC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.51% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 34.1% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 45 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +44.7% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
2.87%
5-Year Growth
7.51%
10-Year Growth
6.23%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 8, 2026
Next Payment
May 20, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 6, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 20, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| May 2, 2025 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| May 2, 2024 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| May 4, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 2, 2023 | $1.3500 | +8.87% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | $1.2400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $1.2400 | 0.00% |
| May 5, 2022 | $1.2400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $1.2400 | +13.76% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $1.0900 | 0.00% |
| Aug 6, 2021 | $1.0900 | +10.10% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
34.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
58.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $2.43 | $344.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $3.31 | $501.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $3.41 | $602.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $3.16 | $720.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.