Norfolk Southern (NSC) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: Norfolk Southern Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Norfolk Southern has paid $4.05 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.61%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.56%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $14.63 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 7, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$4.05
12-Month Div. Yield
1.61%
3-Year Total Dividend
$14.63
3-Year Avg Dividend
$4.88
3-Year Avg Yield
0.56%
Last 5Y Dividend
$22.21
All Time Dividend
$57.90
Date Range
May 1995 - Feb 2025
Norfolk Southern Yearly Dividend History Chart
Norfolk Southern Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 4 | $5.40 | $1.35 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 4 | $5.40 | $1.35 | 2.45% |
| 2022 | 4 | $4.96 | $1.24 | 1.94% |
| 2021 | 4 | $4.16 | $1.04 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 4 | $3.76 | $0.94 | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 4 | $3.60 | $0.90 | 1.94% |
| 2018 | 4 | $3.04 | $0.76 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | 4 | $2.44 | $0.61 | 2.02% |
| 2016 | 4 | $2.36 | $0.59 | 2.77% |
| 2015 | 4 | $2.36 | $0.59 | 2.56% |
| 2014 | 4 | $2.22 | $0.56 | 2.21% |
| 2013 | 4 | $2.04 | $0.51 | 2.63% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.94 | $0.48 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.66 | $0.42 | 2.40% |
| 2010 | 3 | $1.04 | $0.35 | 1.96% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.36 | $0.34 | 3.10% |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.22 | $0.30 | 2.03% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.96 | $0.24 | 1.86% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.52 | $0.17 | 1.04% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.48 | $0.12 | 1.32% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 1.35% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.30 | $0.08 | 1.49% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.26 | $0.06 | 1.24% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 1.30% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 4.75% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 2.73% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 2.47% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 2.51% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.76 | $0.19 | 2.75% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.51 | $0.17 | 2.14% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | $1.35 | 0.53% | $255.99 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $1.35 | 0.50% | $271.67 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $1.35 | 0.56% | $239.62 |
| May 2, 2024 | $1.35 | 0.57% | $235.55 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $1.35 | 0.54% | $251.08 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.69% | $194.56 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.60% | $224.64 |
| May 4, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.65% | $208.72 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.54% | $252.12 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | $1.24 | 0.53% | $233.80 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $1.24 | 0.47% | $261.84 |
| May 5, 2022 | $1.24 | 0.48% | $255.74 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $1.24 | 0.46% | $270.42 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $1.09 | 0.38% | $283.90 |
| Aug 6, 2021 | $1.09 | 0.41% | $268.92 |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.99 | 0.34% | $289.81 |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.99 | 0.40% | $245.66 |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.94 | 0.42% | $223.16 |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $0.94 | 0.47% | $198.99 |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.94 | 0.54% | $174.75 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | $0.94 | 0.45% | $210.18 |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.94 | 0.49% | $189.92 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | $0.94 | 0.53% | $177.70 |
| May 2, 2019 | $0.86 | 0.42% | $205.06 |
| Feb 1, 2019 | $0.86 | 0.50% | $171.46 |
| Nov 1, 2018 | $0.80 | 0.47% | $168.59 |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.80 | 0.47% | $171.94 |
| May 3, 2018 | $0.72 | 0.50% | $143.92 |
| Feb 1, 2018 | $0.72 | 0.50% | $145.03 |
| Nov 2, 2017 | $0.61 | 0.47% | $130.36 |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.61 | 0.53% | $114.61 |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.61 | 0.52% | $117.01 |
| Feb 1, 2017 | $0.61 | 0.51% | $120.46 |
| Nov 2, 2016 | $0.59 | 0.64% | $91.62 |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.59 | 0.66% | $88.88 |
| May 4, 2016 | $0.59 | 0.66% | $89.66 |
| Feb 3, 2016 | $0.59 | 0.84% | $70.14 |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.59 | 0.74% | $79.87 |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.59 | 0.73% | $81.11 |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.59 | 0.59% | $100.63 |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $0.59 | 0.55% | $107.79 |
| Nov 5, 2014 | $0.57 | 0.51% | $112.86 |
| Jul 30, 2014 | $0.57 | 0.56% | $101.20 |
| Apr 30, 2014 | $0.54 | 0.58% | $93.57 |
| Feb 5, 2014 | $0.54 | 0.57% | $94.74 |
| Oct 30, 2013 | $0.52 | 0.60% | $87.00 |
| Jul 31, 2013 | $0.52 | 0.69% | $75.50 |
| May 1, 2013 | $0.50 | 0.64% | $77.81 |
| Jan 30, 2013 | $0.50 | 0.72% | $69.60 |
| Oct 31, 2012 | $0.50 | 0.82% | $61.13 |
| Aug 9, 2012 | $0.50 | 0.67% | $74.56 |
| May 2, 2012 | $0.47 | 0.66% | $71.63 |
| Feb 1, 2012 | $0.47 | 0.64% | $73.61 |
| Nov 2, 2011 | $0.43 | 0.58% | $73.54 |
| Aug 3, 2011 | $0.43 | 0.62% | $69.19 |
| May 4, 2011 | $0.40 | 0.55% | $72.95 |
| Feb 2, 2011 | $0.40 | 0.65% | $61.07 |
| Aug 4, 2010 | $0.36 | 0.63% | $57.06 |
| May 5, 2010 | $0.34 | 0.62% | $55.22 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | $0.34 | 0.72% | $47.10 |
| Nov 4, 2009 | $0.34 | 0.65% | $52.07 |
| Aug 5, 2009 | $0.34 | 0.73% | $46.37 |
| Apr 29, 2009 | $0.34 | 0.95% | $35.80 |
| Feb 4, 2009 | $0.34 | 0.82% | $41.27 |
| Nov 5, 2008 | $0.32 | 0.60% | $53.72 |
| Jul 30, 2008 | $0.32 | 0.45% | $70.62 |
| Apr 30, 2008 | $0.29 | 0.48% | $60.19 |
| Jan 30, 2008 | $0.29 | 0.52% | $56.29 |
| Oct 31, 2007 | $0.26 | 0.51% | $50.84 |
| Aug 1, 2007 | $0.26 | 0.51% | $50.84 |
| May 2, 2007 | $0.22 | 0.41% | $53.92 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | $0.22 | 0.43% | $50.88 |
| Nov 1, 2006 | $0.18 | 0.35% | $51.83 |
| Aug 2, 2006 | $0.18 | 0.43% | $41.93 |
| May 3, 2006 | $0.16 | 0.28% | $56.20 |
| Nov 2, 2005 | $0.13 | 0.31% | $41.55 |
| Aug 3, 2005 | $0.13 | 0.35% | $37.02 |
| May 4, 2005 | $0.11 | 0.34% | $32.04 |
| Feb 2, 2005 | $0.11 | 0.31% | $35.20 |
| Nov 3, 2004 | $0.10 | 0.29% | $34.83 |
| Aug 4, 2004 | $0.10 | 0.38% | $26.25 |
| May 5, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.34% | $23.67 |
| Feb 4, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.36% | $22.16 |
| Nov 5, 2003 | $0.08 | 0.37% | $21.49 |
| Jul 30, 2003 | $0.08 | 0.42% | $18.93 |
| Apr 30, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.33% | $21.15 |
| Feb 5, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.37% | $19.16 |
| Oct 30, 2002 | $0.07 | 0.33% | $21.15 |
| Jul 31, 2002 | $0.07 | 0.37% | $18.96 |
| May 1, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.28% | $21.36 |
| Jan 30, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.27% | $22.31 |
| Oct 31, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.34% | $17.60 |
| Aug 1, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.30% | $20.16 |
| May 2, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.31% | $19.44 |
| Jan 31, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.37% | $16.40 |
| Nov 1, 2000 | $0.20 | 1.33% | $15.06 |
| Aug 2, 2000 | $0.20 | 1.04% | $19.31 |
| May 3, 2000 | $0.20 | 1.16% | $17.25 |
| Feb 2, 2000 | $0.20 | 1.27% | $15.75 |
| Nov 3, 1999 | $0.20 | 0.85% | $23.44 |
| Aug 4, 1999 | $0.20 | 0.70% | $28.56 |
| May 5, 1999 | $0.20 | 0.55% | $36.19 |
| Feb 3, 1999 | $0.20 | 0.69% | $29.00 |
| Nov 4, 1998 | $0.20 | 0.59% | $33.81 |
| Aug 5, 1998 | $0.20 | 0.70% | $28.50 |
| Apr 29, 1998 | $0.20 | 0.59% | $33.94 |
| Feb 4, 1998 | $0.20 | 0.60% | $33.56 |
| Nov 5, 1997 | $0.20 | 0.65% | $30.94 |
| Jul 30, 1997 | $0.20 | 0.55% | $36.40 |
| Apr 30, 1997 | $0.20 | 0.66% | $30.17 |
| Feb 5, 1997 | $0.20 | 0.67% | $29.88 |
| Oct 30, 1996 | $0.19 | 0.63% | $29.79 |
| Jul 31, 1996 | $0.19 | 0.68% | $27.33 |
| May 1, 1996 | $0.19 | 0.67% | $27.67 |
| Jan 31, 1996 | $0.19 | 0.72% | $25.75 |
| Nov 1, 1995 | $0.17 | 0.68% | $25.58 |
| Aug 2, 1995 | $0.17 | 0.70% | $24.62 |
| May 1, 1995 | $0.17 | 0.81% | $21.42 |
Norfolk Southern Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.84 | 1.81% | 0.52% | $2.17 | Mar 10, 2025 | |
| $0.54 | 0.67% | 0.19% | $0.60 | Mar 28, 2025 | |
CSX
CSX | $0.63 | 1.83% | 0.35% | $0.50 | Aug 29, 2025 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC | $4.05 | 1.61% | 0.56% | $4.88 | Feb 7, 2025 |
Union Pacific
UNP | $4.02 | 1.81% | 0.58% | $4.37 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Wabtec
WAB | $0.65 | 0.32% | 0.14% | $0.67 | Feb 21, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Norfolk Southern been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Norfolk Southern has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $57.90 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Norfolk Southern's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Norfolk Southern's most recent dividend payment was $1.35 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 7, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Norfolk Southern's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Norfolk Southern's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $5.40 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Norfolk Southern's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Norfolk Southern's dividend payments, the company paid $5.40 per share in 2023 versus $5.40 per share in 2024, representing no change. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Norfolk Southern have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Norfolk Southern has paid a total of $37.06 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,323.43 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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