Does Norfolk Southern Pay Dividends?
Norfolk Southern Corporation · NSC · updated
Key facts: Norfolk Southern dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays a dividend of $1.35 per share every quarter, $5.40 a year, a 1.57% yield at its share price of $333.27.
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The next dividend from Norfolk Southern (NSC), $1.35 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 6, 2026 and is paid on Nov 20, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 5, 2026.
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) has paid a dividend since at least 1982; SmarterDividends' records hold 178 of its dividend payments.
- The most recent dividend increase from Norfolk Southern (NSC), 8.9% to $1.35 per share, went ex-dividend on Feb 2, 2023.
- At $5.40 a year per share, 100 shares of NSC pay $540.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Norfolk Southern (NSC) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 45% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Norfolk Southern Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-norfolk-southern-pay-dividends
How much does Norfolk Southern pay?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.35 per share. That is $5.40 per share a year, a 1.57% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $540.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $157.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the NSC dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $1.35 | — |
| May 8, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | $1.35 | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | $1.35 | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $1.35 | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $1.35 | — |
| May 2, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $1.35 | — |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | $1.35 | — |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | $1.35 | — |
When does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 6, 2026 and is paid on Nov 20, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The NSC ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Norfolk Southern's dividend history
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has paid a dividend since at least 1982, and SmarterDividends' records hold 178 payments. Its most recent increase, 8.9%, went ex-dividend on Feb 2, 2023.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2001, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full NSC dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays a dividend of $1.35 per share every quarter, $5.40 a year, a 1.57% yield at its share price of $333.27.
How much is Norfolk Southern's dividend?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays $1.35 per share each payment, $5.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.40 per share in total.
How often does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Norfolk Southern's next dividend?
The next dividend from Norfolk Southern (NSC), $1.35 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 6, 2026 and is paid on Nov 20, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 5, 2026.
What is Norfolk Southern's dividend yield?
1.57% as of Nov 5, 2026: $5.40 a year in dividends divided by the $333.27 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of NSC pay?
About $540.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $135.00, at Norfolk Southern's current dividend rate.
Has Norfolk Southern ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Norfolk Southern's annual dividend, most recently in 2001.
How long has Norfolk Southern paid dividends?
Since at least 1982, the start of Norfolk Southern's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 178 payments.
When do I need to buy NSC to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 5, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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