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Norfolk Southern Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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NSC dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$1.3500
Forward Dividend yield
2.17%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

NSC dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.41%
Industry
1.87%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

NSC dividend payout ratio

Norfolk Southern Corp paid out 36.8% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
63.2%
Payout ratio
36.8%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

NSC vs Railroad Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
NSC2.41%Yes0+36.80%
CSX1.75%Yes0+29.20%
CNI2.38%1+64.60%
CP0.52%1+20.30%
WAB0.46%Yes0+13.30%
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NSC dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
May 20, 2025
Next ex-dividend date
May 2, 2025

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Norfolk Southern Dividends FAQ

Does Norfolk Southern pay a dividend?

Yes, NSC has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Norfolk Southern's Dividend Payment Date?

Norfolk Southern's next dividend payment date is on 2025-05-20, when Norfolk Southern shareholders who owned NSC shares before 2025-05-02 will receive a dividend payment of $1.3500 per share. Add NSC to your watchlist to be reminded of NSC's next dividend payment.

Is Norfolk Southern's dividend stable?

Yes, NSC's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Norfolk Southern have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, NSC's past year earnings per share was $14.66, and their annual dividend per share is $5.40. NSC's dividend payout ratio is 36.8%, which is sustainable.

How much is Norfolk Southern's dividend?

NSC pays a dividend of $5.40 per share. NSC's annual dividend yield is 2.41%. Norfolk Southern's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 1.87%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.79%.

What is Norfolk Southern's Ex-Dividend Date?

Norfolk Southern's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2025-05-02. Norfolk Southern shareholders who own NSC stock before this date will receive Norfolk Southern's next dividend payment of $1.3500 per share on 2025-05-20. Add NSC to your watchlist to be reminded before NSC's ex-dividend date.

Is Norfolk Southern's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, NSC's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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