Norfolk Southern (NSC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $341.48 +4.84 (+1.44%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$336.38 -5.11 (-1.50%) As of 05:11 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Norfolk Southern Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.58%Annual Dividend$5.40Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 7 Upcoming Payment DateAug. 20Annualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 7.51%Dividend Payout Ratio 46.08% Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and a dividend yield of 1.58%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 7, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.35 per share, scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026. The company currently pays out 46.08% of its earnings and 28.29% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryNSC Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Norfolk Southern's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Norfolk Southern in Dividend Calculator NSC Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Norfolk Southern's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Norfolk Southern in Dividend Yield Calculator Norfolk Southern vs. The CompetitionCompare Norfolk Southern's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeNorfolk SouthernIndustrials CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$5.40$0.06$1.71Dividend Yield1.58%120.52%4.21%Norfolk Southern Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings46.08%Based on This Year's Estimate42.86%Based on Next Year's Estimate39.13%Based on Cashflow28.34% Norfolk Southern Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/21/2026quarterly$1.35 - 1.63%8/7/20268/7/20268/20/20264/23/2026quarterly$1.35 - 1.73%5/8/20265/8/20265/20/20261/27/2026quarterly$1.35 - 1.76%2/6/20262/6/20262/20/202610/22/2025quarterly$1.35 - 1.9%11/7/202511/7/202511/20/20257/21/2025quarterly$1.35 - 1.95%8/1/20258/1/20258/20/2025Trump's gold order: the announcement they won't put on the front page (Ad)On August 15, 1971, Nixon interrupted prime-time television and ended the gold standard in 15 minutes - no debate, no vote, one executive order. Gold tripled within three years and climbed 20x over the following decade. Trump holds that same executive authority today, and his advisors are openly saying a reversal is on the table. There are two ways this plays out - both move gold in the same direction. A free briefing breaks down exactly what Nixon did, why Trump is positioned to act, and how to move your 401k into gold before any announcement - tax free.Request the free guide in 30 seconds and get positioned now4/22/2025quarterly$1.35 - 2.45%5/2/20255/2/20255/20/20251/28/2025quarterly$1.35 - 2.08%2/7/20252/7/20252/20/202510/18/2024quarterly$1.35 - 2.14%11/1/202411/1/202411/20/2024This table shows Norfolk Southern's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Norfolk Southern Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Norfolk Southern's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Norfolk Southern is 1.58%. Learn more on NSC's dividend yield history. How much is Norfolk Southern's annual dividend? The annual dividend for NSC shares is $5.40. Learn more on NSC's annual dividend history. How often does Norfolk Southern pay dividends? Norfolk Southern pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Norfolk Southern's next dividend payment? Norfolk Southern's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.35 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, August 20, 2026. When was Norfolk Southern's most recent dividend payment? Norfolk Southern's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.35 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. When is Norfolk Southern's ex-dividend date? Norfolk Southern's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 7, 2026. When was Norfolk Southern's most recent ex-dividend date? Norfolk Southern's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 8, 2026. Is Norfolk Southern's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.51% per year. When did Norfolk Southern last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.11 on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. What is Norfolk Southern's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for NSC is: 46.08% based on the trailing year of earnings 42.86% based on this year's estimates 39.13% based on next year's estimates 28.34% based on cash flow Is Norfolk Southern a good dividend stock? Norfolk Southern's dividend yield of 1.61% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. Norfolk Southern's dividend payout ratio of 46.08% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Norfolk Southern stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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