NSC ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | ≈ Aug 21, 2026 | $1.35 |
| May 8, 2026 | ≈ May 22, 2026 | $1.35 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ≈ Feb 20, 2026 | $1.35 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ≈ Nov 21, 2025 | $1.35 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ≈ Aug 15, 2025 | $1.35 |
| May 2, 2025 | ≈ May 16, 2025 | $1.35 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | ≈ Feb 21, 2025 | $1.35 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ≈ Nov 15, 2024 | $1.35 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ≈ Aug 16, 2024 | $1.35 |
| May 2, 2024 | ≈ May 16, 2024 | $1.35 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ≈ Feb 15, 2024 | $1.35 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from NSC's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is NSC's next ex-dividend date?
NSC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Nov 5, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is NSC's dividend?
NSC most recently paid about $1.35 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $5.3965 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is NSC's dividend yield?
NSC's dividend yield is about 1.69%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $319.36 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does NSC pay its dividend?
NSC pays quarterly. The payment date for the Nov 6, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on NSC's usual timing we estimate about Nov 20, 2026.
Has NSC grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, NSC paid $5.40 per share, which was about the same as the 4 payments before that ($5.40). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of NSC pay?
At the current yield of 1.69%, $10,000 invested in NSC would pay roughly $169 a year in dividends, or about $14 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has NSC made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year NSC's share price changed by +5.8%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +7.6%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?