NSC Norfolk Southern dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 2, 2025
Dividend yield: 2.18%
Payout ratio: 36.8%
Norfolk Southern's most recent dividend payment of $1.35 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 2, 2025. The payout stands at $5.4 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 2.18%.
NSC dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Norfolk Southern Dividend yield
NSC has a dividend yield of 2.18% which is higher than the Industrials sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.54%, Norfolk Southern's dividend yield is 42% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 2.0% of the last 5 years.
NSC Dividend history
Norfolk Southern has been paying dividends for the last 31 years. According to our data NSC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 10%.
Norfolk Southern Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | $1.35 | 2.41% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $1.35 | 2.17% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $1.35 | 2.16% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $1.35 | 2.22% |
| May 2, 2024 | $1.35 | 2.31% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $1.35 | 2.12% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $1.35 | 2.81% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $1.35 | 2.33% |
| May 4, 2023 | $1.35 | 2.54% |
| Feb 2, 2023 | $1.35 | 1.99% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | $1.24 | 2.18% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $1.24 | 1.92% |
| May 5, 2022 | $1.24 | 1.81% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $1.24 | 1.6% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $1.09 | 1.46% |
| Aug 6, 2021 | $1.09 | 1.57% |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.99 | 1.35% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.99 | 1.55% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.94 | 1.67% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $0.94 | 1.92% |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.94 | 2.22% |
| Feb 6, 2020 | $0.94 | 1.73% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.94 | 1.98% |
| Aug 2, 2019 | $0.94 | 1.9% |
| May 2, 2019 | $0.86 | 1.65% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | $0.86 | 1.88% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | $0.8 | 1.81% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.8 | 1.66% |
| May 3, 2018 | $0.72 | 1.89% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | $0.72 | 1.72% |
| Nov 2, 2017 | $0.61 | 1.85% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.61 | 2.13% |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.61 | 2.05% |
| Feb 1, 2017 | $0.61 | 1.98% |
| Nov 2, 2016 | $0.59 | 2.57% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.59 | 2.69% |
| May 4, 2016 | $0.59 | 2.66% |
| Feb 3, 2016 | $0.59 | 4.38% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.59 | 3.67% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.59 | 3.55% |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.59 | 2.91% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | $0.59 | 2.25% |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $0.59 | 2.13% |
Norfolk Southern dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NSC has a payout ratio of 36.8% which is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. But in comparison with the Industrials sector average of 35.6%, Norfolk Southern's payout ratio is only 3.4% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NSC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 2.43% | $5.36 | 48.2% |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 2.18% | $5.4 | 36.8% |
| CSX Csx Corp | 1.57% | $0.5 | 29.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Norfolk Southern pay a dividend?
Yes, Norfolk Southern has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. NSC has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was NSC's last dividend?
Norfolk Southern's last dividend ex-date was on May 2, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.35 per share.
How much dividend does Norfolk Southern pay (per share)?
NSC has paid dividend of $5.4 per share in the last year.
What is Norfolk Southern's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Norfolk Southern is 2.18%.
How often does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern pays four dividends per year.
What is Norfolk Southern's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Norfolk Southern is 36.8%.
Does Norfolk Southern pay a good dividend?
Norfolk Southern's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.