CSX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

CSX has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 0.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.51%
Payout Ratio 33.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.64%
Consistency Lifetime 96.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.14%
Payout FCF 23.9%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 67.07%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before May 29, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
GET 11,598 M 3.50% 11.63%
R 8,940 M 2.00% 5.85%
CNI 67,860 M 2.59% 4.03%
LSTR 5,698 M 2.52% 2.53%
UNP 159,911 M 2.33% 2.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
GET 11,598 M 84.55% 88.6%
ODFL 41,346 M 29.36% 97.5%
CVLG 859 M 25.25% 99.0%
TFII 11,732 M 17.34% 92.9%
KNX 11,054 M 17.32% 90.2%
Quality Dividend Peers in Rail Transportation UNP Union Pacific
2.33% Yield
CSX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 2026-06-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.14 +7.7% 0.33%
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.37%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.4%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.42%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.13 +8.3% 0.4%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.33%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.35%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.36%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.12 +9.1% 0.32%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.34%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.36%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.36%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.11 +10% 0.35%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 +7.1% 0.3%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.0933 0% 0.26%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.0933 -66.7% 0.28%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.28%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.28 +7.7% N/A
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.26 +8.3% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 +9.1% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.22 +10% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 +11.1% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 +12.5% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-05-23 2014-05-28 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.16 +6.7% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

CSX Dividend FAQ

CSX Corporation is a major North American Class I railroad providing rail-based freight transportation across 26 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. The company operates a network of approximately 20,000 route miles and maintains a fleet of 3,400 locomotives to support its rail and trucking segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSX?

As of May 2026, CSX's dividend yield is 1.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.67 USD by the current share price of 45.66.

Does CSX pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CSX paid a dividend of 0.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-29 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does CSX pay dividends?

CSX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CSX has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-29.

CSX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CSX for the next payments are between 0.14 (+0.0%) and 0.15 (+7.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.26%.

Will CSX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for CSX (CSX) is 2026-05-29.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CSX (CSX) is 2026-05-29.

What is the Dividend Growth of CSX?

CSX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.64% per year. Strong growth: CSX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSX?

CSX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.14%. If you bought CSX's shares at 31.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.14% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CSX?

CSX Payout Consistency is 96.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: CSX has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CSX have a good Dividend Yield?

CSX's 1.51% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX is 33.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSX?

CSX's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CSX Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CSX's Outstanding Shares?

CSX's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CSX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 29, 2021 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 5,351,351,400 0%
1986 5,544,000,000 +3.6%
1987 5,505,882,400 -0.69%
1988 5,684,210,500 +3.24%
1989 3,678,260,900 -35.29%
1990 3,508,235,300 -4.62%
1991 3,600,000,000 +2.62%
1992 3,657,142,900 +1.59%
1993 3,658,064,500 +0.03%
1994 3,747,300,000 +2.44%
1995 3,788,700,000 +1.1%
1996 3,902,700,000 +3.01%
1997 3,989,700,000 +2.23%
1998 3,828,000,000 -4.05%
1999 3,726,300,000 -2.66%
2000 3,794,400,000 +1.83%
2001 3,828,600,000 +0.9%
2002 3,846,300,000 +0.46%
2003 3,865,500,000 +0.5%
2004 4,049,700,000 +4.77%
2005 4,139,400,000 +2.21%
2006 4,171,800,000 +0.78%
2007 3,829,200,000 -8.21%
2008 3,561,000,000 -7%
2009 3,572,400,000 +0.32%
2010 3,436,500,000 -3.8%
2011 3,165,600,000 -7.88%
2012 3,084,000,000 -2.58%
2013 3,039,000,000 -1.46%
2014 2,985,000,000 -1.78%
2015 2,919,000,000 -2.21%
2016 2,805,000,000 -3.91%
2017 2,688,000,000 -4.17%
2018 2,499,000,000 -7.03%
2019 2,334,000,000 -6.6%
2020 2,298,000,000 -1.54%
2021 2,217,000,000 -3.52%
2022 2,077,551,000 -6.29%
2023 1,969,000,000 -5.22%
2024 1,921,000,000 -2.44%
2025 1,864,000,000 -2.97%
2026 1,862,000,000 -0.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-15 02:38 UTC