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Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows NSC’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 07, 2026Payment date
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$1.35Quarterly
Dividend Yield
1.54%Sector: Industrials
Sector Average: 1.095%
Sector Average: 1.095%
Payout Ratio
33.79%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
NSC Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | Quarterly | Jul 21, 2026 | $1.35 |
May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Quarterly | Apr 23, 2026 | $1.35 |
Feb 06, 2026 | Feb 06, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Quarterly | Jan 27, 2026 | $1.35 |
Nov 07, 2025 | Nov 07, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 22, 2025 | $1.35 |
Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 21, 2025 | $1.35 |
May 02, 2025 | May 02, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Apr 22, 2025 | $1.35 |
Feb 07, 2025 | Feb 07, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Quarterly | Jan 28, 2025 | $1.35 |
Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Oct 18, 2024 | $1.35 |
Aug 02, 2024 | Aug 02, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 23, 2024 | $1.35 |
May 02, 2024 | May 03, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Apr 23, 2024 | $1.35 |
FAQ
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Yes, NSC has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Norfolk Southern's dividend?
NSC pays a dividend of $1.35 per share. NSC's annual dividend yield is 1.54%.
When is Norfolk Southern ex-dividend date?
Norfolk Southern's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Aug 07, 2026. Norfolk Southern shareholders who own NSC stock before this date will receive Norfolk Southern's next dividend payment of $1.35 per share on Aug 20, 2026. Add NSC to your watchlist to be reminded before Norfolk Southern's ex-dividend date.
When is Norfolk Southern dividend payment date?
Norfolk Southern's next dividend payment date is on Aug 20, 2026, when Norfolk Southern shareholders who own NSC shares before Aug 07, 2026 will receive a dividend payment of $1.35 per share. Add NSC to your watchlist to be reminded of NSC's next dividend payment.
Does Norfolk Southern have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, NSC's past year earnings per share was $3.52, and their annual dividend per share is $5.40. NSC's dividend payout ratio is 33.79% ($5.40/$3.52) which is sustainable.