NSC Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

Norfolk Southern Corporation · Industrials

Current Price
$317.46
Dividend Yield
1.70%
Annual Dividend
$5.40
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
45.50%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
B-
Yield
C
Growth
C
Safety
A+
Consistency
B-
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
45.50%
FCF Payout Ratio
31.80%
5Y Growth Rate
7.51%
1Y Growth Rate
0.00%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
45 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 178 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Aug 7, 2026$1.3500
May 8, 2026$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

5-Year Yield Range

Where NSC's yield sits today
Avg 1.97%High 2.30%Low 1.40%Current 1.70%
1.40%2.30%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Norfolk Southern Corporation pay dividends?▼

Yes, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) pays a quarterly dividend of $5.40 per share annually, yielding 1.70%.

How much does NSC pay in dividends per year?▼

NSC pays $5.40 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is NSC's dividend safe?▼

NSC has a payout ratio of 45.5% 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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