Norfolk Southern (NSC) dividend: yield & history
Norfolk Southern · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · price $321.14
In short — Norfolk Southern pays $5.40/yr per share, a 1.69% yield. Dividend raised for 7 years (~+13%/yr over 5y). Paying since 1984.
How much does Norfolk Southern pay in dividends? Here's its yield, year-by-year history and growth.
📈 1-year price
$321.14+10.6% over range
Oct 14, 25low $278.19 · high $352.98Oct 13, 26
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30% recommend buying · 10 analysts
1.69 %
Yield
$5.40
Annual dividend
7 yrs
Consecutive raises
+13%
Growth /yr (5y)
Norfolk Southern dividend history
| Year | Dividend paid | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.29 | +10% |
| 2024 | $4.81 | +20% |
| 2023 | $4.01 | +7% |
| 2022 | $3.76 | +9% |
| 2021 | $3.46 | +21% |
| 2020 | $2.85 | +18% |
| 2019 | $2.42 | +3% |
| 2018 | $2.36 | +0% |
| 2017 | $2.36 | +6% |
| 2016 | $2.22 | +9% |
⚠️ Past dividends, not a guarantee of future payments nor advice. Annual totals per share, in $. Yahoo Finance data.
Frequently asked questions
Does Norfolk Southern (NSC) pay a dividend?
Yes. Norfolk Southern currently pays about $5.40 per share per year, a 1.69% yield at the current price.
Is NSC's dividend growing?
Norfolk Southern's annual dividend has grown for 7 straight years, at roughly +13%/yr over 5 years.
What is Norfolk Southern's dividend yield?
Norfolk Southern yields about 1.69% per year (annual dividend ÷ price). A very high yield can also signal a falling price — check consistency.
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