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NSC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

NSC has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 5.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.84%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.40
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.47%
Dividend Rating 61.00%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.53%
Payout Ratio 43.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 88.09%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 25.7%
Total Return 5y: 37.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GET 9,853 M 3.67% 4.56%
CNI 60,715 M 2.59% 2.56%
UNP 139,161 M 2.31% 2.96%
NSC 65,431 M 1.84% 2.53%
CSX 68,046 M 1.41% 1.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GET 9,853 M 122% 87.9%
CNI 60,715 M 9.0% 94.5%
UNP 139,161 M 8.01% 94.3%
NSC 65,431 M 9.47% 96.1%
CSX 68,046 M -17.6% 92.8%

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NSC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-11-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.48%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.49%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.6%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.54%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.54%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.55%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.58%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.54%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.71%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-21 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.59%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-20 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.67%
2023-02-02 2023-02-03 2023-02-21 Quarterly 1.35 8.9% 0.54%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-21 Quarterly 1.24 0% 0.56%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-20 Quarterly 1.24 0% 0.5%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-20 Quarterly 1.24 0% 0.48%
2022-02-03 2022-02-04 2022-02-21 Quarterly 1.24 13.8% 0.45%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-19 Quarterly 1.09 0% 0.38%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-20 Quarterly 1.09 10.1% 0.43%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-20 Quarterly 0.99 0% 0.34%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.99 5.3% 0.4%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.94 9.3% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-03-11 Quarterly 0.86 7.5% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.8 11.1% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
2018-02-01 2018-02-02 2018-03-10 Quarterly 0.72 18% N/A
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-09-11 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-06-10 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2017-02-01 2017-02-03 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.61 3.4% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-12-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-09-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-06 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.59 3.5% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.57 5.6% N/A
2014-04-30 2014-05-02 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.54 3.8% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2013-07-31 2013-08-02 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A

NSC Dividend FAQ

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a U.S.-based rail carrier that moves a broad mix of commodities-including agricultural grains, chemicals, metals, construction materials, automotive parts, and coal-across its network, with additional service for overseas freight via Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports and an expanding intermodal platform. The company, incorporated in 1980 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates primarily in the Rail Transportation sub-industry of the GICS classification.

What is the Dividend Yield of NSC?

As of December 2025, NSC`s dividend yield is 1.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.40 USD by the current share price of 292.71.

Does NSC pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, NSC paid a dividend of 5.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-07 and the payout was 1.35 USD.

How often does NSC pay dividends?

NSC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NSC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-07.

NSC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NSC for the next 4 payments are between 1.477 (+9.4%) and 1.546 (+14.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NSC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Norfolk Southern (NSC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NSC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Norfolk Southern (NSC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NSC?

NSC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.47% per year.
Strong growth: NSC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NSC?

NSC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.53%. If you bought NSC's shares at 213.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.53% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NSC?

NSC Payout Consistency is 96.1%. 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: Norfolk Southern has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NSC have a good Dividend Yield?

NSC`s 1.84% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NSC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NSC is 43.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NSC?

NSC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NSC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NSC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Norfolk Southern`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.35% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Norfolk Southern ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1997-10-10 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 566,400,000
1986 555,652,200 -1.9%
1987 564,772,700 +1.64%
1988 543,636,400 -3.74%
1989 518,965,500 -4.54%
1990 476,333,300 -8.21%
1991 442,058,800 -7.2%
1992 428,823,500 -2.99%
1993 413,913,000 -3.48%
1994 399,399,200 -3.51%
1995 387,098,500 -3.08%
1996 376,363,300 -2.77%
1997 375,409,800 -0.25%
1998 373,333,300 -0.55%
1999 400,000,000 +7.14%
2000 389,473,700 -2.63%
2001 390,909,100 +0.37%
2002 387,037,000 -0.99%
2003 395,000,000 +2.06%
2004 404,166,700 +2.32%
2005 412,162,200 +1.98%
2006 395,833,300 -3.96%
2007 377,922,100 -4.52%
2008 366,200,000 -3.1%
2009 369,500,000 +0.9%
2010 355,200,000 -3.87%
2011 328,300,000 -7.57%
2012 318,600,000 -2.95%
2013 312,300,000 -1.98%
2014 312,000,000 -0.1%
2015 300,400,000 -3.72%
2016 293,700,000 -2.23%
2017 287,800,000 -2.01%
2018 273,500,000 -4.97%
2019 261,600,000 -4.35%
2020 254,700,000 -2.64%
2021 243,500,000 -4.4%
2022 230,700,000 -5.26%
2023 226,300,000 -1.91%
2024 226,500,000 +0.09%
2025 224,700,000 -0.79%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-17 02:37