NSC Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

Norfolk Southern Corporation · Industrials

Current Price
$317.73
Dividend Yield
1.29%
Annual Dividend
$4.05
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
34.10%
Next Ex-Date
May 8, 2026in 2 days
B-
Overall
C+
Yield
C
Growth
C
Safety
A+
Consistency
B-
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
34.10%
FCF Payout Ratio
58.50%
5Y Growth Rate
7.51%
1Y Growth Rate
0.00%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
45 years

Payment History

21 payments (of 177 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 8, 2026Upcoming$1.3500
Feb 6, 2026$1.3500
Nov 7, 2025$1.3500
Aug 1, 2025$1.3500
May 2, 2025$1.3500
Feb 7, 2025$1.3500
Nov 1, 2024$1.3500
Aug 2, 2024$1.3500
May 2, 2024$1.3500
Feb 1, 2024$1.3500
Nov 2, 2023$1.3500
Aug 3, 2023$1.3500
May 4, 2023$1.3500
Feb 2, 2023$1.3500
Nov 3, 2022$1.2400
Aug 5, 2022$1.2400
May 5, 2022$1.2400
Feb 3, 2022$1.2400
Nov 4, 2021$1.0900
Aug 6, 2021$1.0900
May 6, 2021$0.9900

5-Year Yield Range

Where NSC's yield sits today
Avg 1.97%High 2.30%Low 1.40%Current 1.29%
1.40%2.30%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Norfolk Southern Corporation pay dividends?

Yes, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) pays a quarterly dividend of $4.05 per share annually, yielding 1.29%.

When is NSC's next ex-dividend date?

NSC's next ex-dividend date is May 8, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does NSC pay in dividends per year?

NSC pays $4.05 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is NSC's dividend safe?

NSC has a payout ratio of 34.1% and has paid dividends for 45 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is C.

What is NSC's dividend growth rate?

NSC has grown its dividend at 7.51% annually over the past 5 years.

Has NSC ever cut its dividend?

Yes, NSC's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2016.

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