Norfolk Southern Corp.
NSCNorfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a major North American transportation company that operates a freight rail network across 22 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 through the merger of several regional railroads, it provides transportation services for a wide range of commodities including coal, agriculture products, automotive, and industrial materials. Norfolk Southern focuses on freight transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, supporting economic activity across the eastern United States.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | $1.35 | 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-08 |
| February 20, 2026 | $1.35 | 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-06 |
| November 20, 2025 | $1.35 | 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-07 |
| August 20, 2025 | $1.35 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 |
| May 20, 2025 | $1.35 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Norfolk Southern Corp. has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held NSC shares during this period received a total of $59.90 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.35/share was paid 59 days ago, on May 20, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: NSC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.59%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 1587.5%, from $0.08 to $1.35.
- Dividend Reliability: NSC has maintained or increased its dividend for 90 consecutive payments.
Company News
CN supports the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) decision to suspend examination of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed merger, requiring them to submit additional information by July. The STB found the merger application lacks credible evidence of competitive improvements and public benefits, with significant gaps in market share a...
The Surface Transportation Board has frozen its review of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed merger, ordering them to provide substantial additional information. The STB found the amended application lacks clarity, contains unresolved competitive harms, and inadequate analyses. CN commends the decision, arguing the applicants have fail...
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Canadian National Railway (CN) filed comments with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) opposing the amended merger application between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), arguing it remains incomplete and fails to meet regulatory requirements. CN contends the application addresses only one of three deficiencies identified by the Boar...
CSX Corp. launched a public resource website to help shippers and communities engage with the Surface Transportation Board's review of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled merger application. CSX argues that the proposed combination would create industry imbalance by reducing competitive routing options for rail shippers, as it would resu...
