NSC Dividend Calculator
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) currently yields 1.68% and paid $5.40 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$321.90
Dividend Yield
1.68%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$5.40
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+6.9%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from NSC
Portfolio Value
$102,012
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$167
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — NSC
Projected Income from NSC
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $268 | $22 | 50.5 | $16,268 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $394 | $33 | 69.5 | $23,449 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $533 | $44 | 88.0 | $31,115 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $687 | $57 | 106.0 | $39,304 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $856 | $71 | 123.6 | $48,059 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,043 | $87 | 140.9 | $57,423 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,249 | $104 | 157.9 | $67,445 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,475 | $123 | 174.6 | $78,179 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,725 | $144 | 191.0 | $89,680 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $2,001 | $167 | 207.3 | $102,012 |
NSC Dividend Per Share by Year
NSC Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-20 | $1.35 |
| 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-20 | $1.35 |
| 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-20 | $1.35 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-20 | $1.35 |
| 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-20 | $1.35 |
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-20 | $1.35 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-20 | $1.35 |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-20 | $1.35 |
| 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-20 | $1.35 |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-20 | $1.35 |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-20 | $1.35 |
| 2023-08-03 | 2023-08-21 | $1.35 |
| 2023-05-04 | 2023-05-20 | $1.35 |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-21 | $1.35 |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-21 | $1.24 |
| 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-20 | $1.24 |
| 2022-05-05 | 2022-05-20 | $1.24 |
| 2022-02-03 | 2022-02-21 | $1.24 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-19 | $1.09 |
| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-20 | $1.09 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-05-20 | $0.99 |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-03-10 | $0.99 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2020-12-10 | $0.94 |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-10 | $0.94 |
NSC Dividend FAQ
How much does NSC pay in dividends per share?
Norfolk Southern Corp. paid $5.40 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does NSC pay dividends?
NSC pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is NSC's dividend yield?
At the last close of $321.90, NSC yields approximately 1.68% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is NSC's dividend growth rate?
NSC's dividend per share has compounded at 6.9% per year over the last 5 years (1.4% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much NSC do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $5.40 per share per year, roughly 223 shares — about $71,783.70 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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