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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
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 08, 2026Payment date
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$1.35Quarterly
Dividend Yield
1.85%Sector: Industrials
Sector Average: 1.17%
Sector Average: 1.17%
Payout Ratio
43.83%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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 02, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | Quarterly | Jan 24, 2024 | $1.35 |
FAQ
Does Norfolk Southern Corp pay dividends?
Yes, NSC has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Norfolk Southern Corp's dividend?
NSC pays a dividend of $1.35 per share. NSC's annual dividend yield is 1.85%.
When is Norfolk Southern Corp ex-dividend date?
Norfolk Southern's previous ex-dividend date was on May 08, 2026. Norfolk Southern shareholders who own NSC stock before this date received Norfolk Southern's last dividend payment of $1.35 per share on Nov 20, 2025. NSC's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Norfolk Southern Corp dividend payment date?
Norfolk Southern's next quarterly payment date is on Nov 20, 2025, when Norfolk Southern shareholders who owned NSC shares before Nov 07, 2025 received 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 Corp have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, NSC's past year earnings per share was $2.65, and their annual dividend per share is $5.40. NSC's dividend payout ratio is 43.83% ($5.40/$2.65) which is sustainable.