CSX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

CSX has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.59%
Payout Ratio 33.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -8.66%
Consistency Lifetime 96.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.91%
Payout FCF 25.4%
Streak Years 45
Dividend Rating 35.37%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 26%
Total Return 5y: 49.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GET 10,684 M 3.50% 4.68%
CNI 63,290 M 2.59% 2.66%
UNP 139,452 M 2.35% 2.98%
VOS 1,851 M 1.56% 2.82%
CP 66,735 M 0.84% 1.17%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GET 10,684 M 84.6% 88.6%
CNI 63,290 M 6.71% 100%
UNP 139,452 M 6.12% 97.4%
NSC 65,360 M 6.74% 97.6%
VOS 1,851 M 2.41% 81.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Rail Transportation

NSC
Norfolk Southern
 2.54% Yield

CSX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.37%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.4%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.42%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% 0.4%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.33%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.35%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.36%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% 0.32%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.34%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.36%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.36%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.11 10% 0.35%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 7.1% 0.3%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.0933 0% 0.26%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.0933 -66.7% 0.28%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.28%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% 0.3%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 12.5% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-05-23 2014-05-28 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

CSX Dividend FAQ

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) operates a 20,000-mile rail network across 26 eastern U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, complemented by a trucking segment that handles intermodal transfers, drayage, and bulk-commodity moves. The firm transports a broad mix of goods-including chemicals, agricultural products, automotive parts, forest products, fertilizers, metals, and coal-to industrial users and export terminals, while also offering storage and distribution services for automotive manufacturers and non-rail-served customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSX?

As of February 2026, CSX`s dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 USD by the current share price of 40.61.

Does CSX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CSX paid a dividend of 0.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.13 USD.

How often does CSX pay dividends?

CSX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CSX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

CSX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CSX for the next 4 payments are between 0.155 (+19.2%) and 0.167 (+28.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CSX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.13 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for CSX (CSX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CSX (CSX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CSX?

CSX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.66% per year.
Negative growth: CSX's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSX?

CSX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.91%. If you bought CSX's shares at 27.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.91% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CSX?

CSX Payout Consistency is 96.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: CSX has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CSX have a good Dividend Yield?

CSX`s 1.59% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX is 33.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSX?

CSX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 35.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CSX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CSX's Outstanding Shares?

CSX's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.7% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CSX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 29, 2021 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 5,351,351,400
1986 5,544,000,000 +3.6%
1987 5,505,882,400 -0.69%
1988 5,684,210,500 +3.24%
1989 3,678,260,900 -35.29%
1990 3,508,235,300 -4.62%
1991 3,600,000,000 +2.62%
1992 3,657,142,900 +1.59%
1993 3,658,064,500 +0.03%
1994 3,747,300,000 +2.44%
1995 3,788,700,000 +1.1%
1996 3,902,700,000 +3.01%
1997 3,989,700,000 +2.23%
1998 3,828,000,000 -4.05%
1999 3,726,300,000 -2.66%
2000 3,794,400,000 +1.83%
2001 3,828,600,000 +0.9%
2002 3,846,300,000 +0.46%
2003 3,865,500,000 +0.5%
2004 4,049,700,000 +4.77%
2005 4,139,400,000 +2.21%
2006 4,171,800,000 +0.78%
2007 3,829,200,000 -8.21%
2008 3,561,000,000 -7%
2009 3,572,400,000 +0.32%
2010 3,436,500,000 -3.8%
2011 3,165,600,000 -7.88%
2012 3,084,000,000 -2.58%
2013 3,039,000,000 -1.46%
2014 2,985,000,000 -1.78%
2015 2,919,000,000 -2.21%
2016 2,805,000,000 -3.91%
2017 2,688,000,000 -4.17%
2018 2,499,000,000 -7.03%
2019 2,334,000,000 -6.6%
2020 2,298,000,000 -1.54%
2021 2,217,000,000 -3.52%
2022 2,077,551,000 -6.29%
2023 1,969,000,000 -5.22%
2024 1,921,000,000 -2.44%
2025 1,864,000,000 -2.97%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:19