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NSC Dividends Insights
NSC pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $1.35 at May 20, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 1.78%.
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AI Analysis of NSC
Built on AI-powered analysis of yield strength, recent news, payout trends, and 10-year dividend growth consistency.
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AI Analysis of NSC
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.78% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 0% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $1.35 |
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Norfolk Souther Corporation has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: May 20, 2026.
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NSC Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of NSC's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 121 | Oct 22, 1996 | Oct 30, 1996 | Dec 10, 1996 | $0.187 | 0.636% |
| 122 | Jul 23, 1996 | Jul 31, 1996 | Sep 10, 1996 | $0.187 | 0.666% |
| 123 | Apr 19, 1996 | May 01, 1996 | Jun 10, 1996 | $0.187 | 0.648% |
| 124 | Jan 23, 1996 | Jan 31, 1996 | Mar 11, 1996 | $0.187 | 0.657% |
| 125 | Oct 24, 1995 | Nov 01, 1995 | Dec 11, 1995 | $0.173 | 0.644% |
| 126 | Jul 25, 1995 | Aug 02, 1995 | Sep 11, 1995 | $0.173 | 0.704% |
| 127 | Apr 25, 1995 | May 01, 1995 | Jun 10, 1995 | $0.173 | 0.81% |
| 128 | Jan 30, 1995 | Jan 30, 1995 | Mar 10, 1995 | $0.173 | 0.788% |
| 129 | Oct 31, 1994 | Oct 31, 1994 | Dec 10, 1994 | $0.160 | 0.784% |
| 130 | Aug 01, 1994 | Aug 01, 1994 | Aug 01, 1994 | $0.160 | 0.762% |
Dividend Sustainability
The company's strong Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS) indicates its robust capacity to uphold current dividend levels. Its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is moderate, indicating limited growth potential. Overall, the dividend outlook is mixed, and merits close monitoring of both financial strength and growth prospects.
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Comparing NSC to Sector and Country
NSC pays a solid dividend yield of 1.78%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (0.660%). NSC’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Industrials sector in the US market (9.00%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
NSC Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Lockheed Martin | 116.128B | $3.45 | 2.71% | 65.74% | |
| Norfolk Souther Corporation | 68.14B | $1.35 | 1.78% | 45.39% | |
| Waste Management Inc | 87.881B | $0.95 | 1.62% | 49.50% |
