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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (NSC) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.38%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.40
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 7.51%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.88%
Payout Ratio 45.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.4%
Total Return 12m: -11.76%
#10 in Group
Total Return 5y: 54.79%
#6 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NSC 47,720m 2.38% 3.88%
GET 9,665m 7.20% 10.9%
SRAIL 2,235m 4.89% 2.78%
UNP 134,229m 2.34% 4.04%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
NSC 47,720m 7.51% 45.6%
GET 9,665m 82.1% 94.8%
CNR 61,073m 8.0% 48.2%
CSX 54,865m 6.70% 27.4%

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NSC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.54%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.54%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.55%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.58%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.54%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.71%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-21 Quarterly 1.35 0.59%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-20 Quarterly 1.35 0.67%
2023-02-02 2023-02-03 2023-02-21 Quarterly 1.35 8.9% 0.54%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-21 Quarterly 1.24 0.56%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-20 Quarterly 1.24 0.5%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-20 Quarterly 1.24 0.48%
2022-02-03 2022-02-04 2022-02-21 Quarterly 1.24 13.8% 0.45%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-19 Quarterly 1.09 0.38%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-20 Quarterly 1.09 10.1% 0.43%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-20 Quarterly 0.99 0.34%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.99 5.3% 0.4%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.94 0.42%
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.94 0.49%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.94 0.55%
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.94
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.94
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.94 9.3%
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.86
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-03-11 Quarterly 0.86 7.5%
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.8
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.8 11.1%
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.72
2018-02-01 2018-02-02 2018-03-10 Quarterly 0.72 18%
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.61
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-09-11 Quarterly 0.61
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-06-10 Quarterly 0.61
2017-02-01 2017-02-03 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.61 3.4%
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-12-10 Quarterly 0.59
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-09-10 Quarterly 0.59
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.59
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.59
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.59
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.59
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.59

NSC Dividend FAQ

Does NSC pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, NSC paid a dividend of 5.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of NSC?

As of April 2025, NSC`s dividend yield is 2.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.40M USD by the current share price of 215.46.

How often does NSC pay dividends?

NSC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NSC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NSC?

The next ex-dividend date for Norfolk Southern (NSC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of NSC?

NSC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.51M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NSC?

NSC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.88M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Norfolk Southern five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (5.40M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (139.20):

What is the Payout Consistency of NSC?

NSC Payout Consistency is 97.4%.
Highly consistent: Norfolk Southern has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NSC have a good Dividend Yield?

NSC`s 2.38% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NSC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NSC is 45.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NSC?

NSC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.22%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

NSC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NSC`s Outstanding Shares?

Norfolk Southern`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.32% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Norfolk Southern ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1997-10-10 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 566,400,000
1986 555,652,200 -1.9%
1987 564,772,700 +1.64%
1988 543,636,400 -3.74%
1989 518,965,500 -4.54%
1990 476,333,300 -8.21%
1991 442,058,800 -7.2%
1992 428,823,500 -2.99%
1993 413,913,000 -3.48%
1994 399,399,200 -3.51%
1995 387,098,500 -3.08%
1996 376,363,300 -2.77%
1997 375,409,800 -0.25%
1998 373,333,300 -0.55%
1999 400,000,000 +7.14%
2000 389,473,700 -2.63%
2001 390,909,100 +0.37%
2002 387,037,000 -0.99%
2003 395,000,000 +2.06%
2004 404,166,700 +2.32%
2005 412,162,200 +1.98%
2006 395,833,300 -3.96%
2007 377,922,100 -4.52%
2008 366,200,000 -3.1%
2009 369,500,000 +0.9%
2010 355,200,000 -3.87%
2011 328,300,000 -7.57%
2012 318,600,000 -2.95%
2013 312,300,000 -1.98%
2014 312,000,000 -0.1%
2015 300,400,000 -3.72%
2016 293,700,000 -2.23%
2017 287,800,000 -2.01%
2018 273,500,000 -4.97%
2019 261,600,000 -4.35%
2020 254,700,000 -2.64%
2021 243,500,000 -4.4%
2022 230,700,000 -5.26%
2023 226,300,000 -1.91%
2024 226,500,000 +0.09%