NSC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
NSC has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 5.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| GET PA Getlink SE |
11,609 M | 4.46% | 6.93% |
| CNI NYSE Canadian National Railway |
76,850 M | 2.51% | 2.78% |
| UNP NYSE Union Pacific |
179,153 M | 2.26% | 2.81% |
| NSC NYSE Norfolk Southern |
75,926 M | 1.85% | 2.26% |
| CSX NASDAQ CSX |
92,703 M | 1.41% | 1.76% |
| CP NYSE Canadian Pacific Kansas City |
83,190 M | 0.87% | 0.97% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| GET PA Getlink SE |
11,609 M | 53.67% | 100.0% |
| CSX NASDAQ CSX |
92,703 M | 8.94% | 100.0% |
| CNI NYSE Canadian National Railway |
76,850 M | 4.98% | 100.0% |
| UNP NYSE Union Pacific |
179,153 M | 2.75% | 100.0% |
| NSC NYSE Norfolk Southern |
75,926 M | 3.02% | 98.3% |
| CP NYSE Canadian Pacific Kansas City |
83,190 M | 2.53% | 97.6% |
NSC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-20 | Quarterly | 1.35 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-20 | Quarterly | 1.35 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 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% | 0.59% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.43% |
NSC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NSC's dividend yield is 1.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.40 USD by the current share price of 330.94.
As of July 2026, NSC paid a dividend of 5.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 1.35 USD.
NSC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NSC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NSC for the next payments are between 1.327 (-1.7%) and 1.36 (+0.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.62%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Norfolk Southern (NSC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Norfolk Southern (NSC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NSC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.02% per year. Strong growth: NSC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NSC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.26%. If you bought NSC's shares at 238.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.26% of your original purchase price.
NSC Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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.
NSC's 1.85% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NSC is 43.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NSC's Overall Dividend Rating is 51.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NSC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-19 02:06 UTC