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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$234.15 +3.55 (+1.54%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Norfolk Southern Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.31%
Annual Dividend
$5.40
Recent
Dividend Payment
Nov. 20
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
12.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio
50.70%

Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.31%. The next quarterly payment of $1.35 per share was paid on Wednesday, November 20, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, November 1. The company currently pays out 50.70% of its earnings and 32.29% of its cash flow as dividends.

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NSC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

NSC Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Norfolk Southern vs. The Competition

Compare Norfolk Southern's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Transportation and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeNorfolk SouthernTransportation CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$5.40$0.01$1.39
Dividend Yield2.31%4.49%3.63%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth12.82%26.12%15.78%

Norfolk Southern Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings50.70%
Based on This Year's Estimate45.69%
Based on Next Year's Estimate40.09%
Based on Cashflow32.29%

Norfolk Southern Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/18/2024quarterly$1.35 - 2.14%11/1/202411/1/202411/20/2024
7/23/2024quarterly$1.35 - 2.38%8/2/20248/2/20248/20/2024
4/23/2024quarterly$1.35 - 2.2%5/2/20245/3/20245/20/2024
1/24/2024quarterly$1.35 - 2.25%2/1/20242/2/20242/20/2024
10/24/2023quarterly$1.35 - 2.77%11/2/202311/3/202311/30/2023
7/25/2023quarterly$1.35 - 2.28%8/3/20238/4/20238/21/2023
4/25/2023quarterly$1.35 - 2.61%5/4/20235/5/20235/20/2023
1/24/2023quarterly$1.35+$0.11
8.87%
2.11%2/2/20232/3/20232/21/2023

This table shows Norfolk Southern's quarterlydividend 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

The current dividend yield for Norfolk Southern is 2.31%. Learn more on NSC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for NSC shares is $5.40. Learn more on NSC's annual dividend history.

Norfolk Southern pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Norfolk Southern's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.35 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Norfolk Southern's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 1, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 12.82% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.11 on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

The dividend payout ratio for NSC is:
  • 50.70% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 45.69% based on this year's estimates
  • 40.09% based on next year's estimates
  • 32.29% based on cash flow

Norfolk Southern's dividend yield of 2.34% is lower than the average Transportation company that issues a dividend. Norfolk Southern's dividend payout ratio of 50.70% 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 Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:NSC) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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