Is Norfolk Southern Corporation a good dividend stock?

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.65%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is NSC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for NSC stock is currently 1.65%.

How much does NSC pay in dividends per year?

Norfolk Southern Corporation pays an annual dividend of $5.4000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does NSC pay dividends?

NSC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is NSC's dividend growing?

Norfolk Southern Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 1.4%.

NSC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Norfolk Southern Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.65% as of Jul 13, 2026. It pays $5.40 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 6.95% 5-year compound annual rate.

73.43B

Market cap

26.24x

Current P/E

26.74x

Forward P/E

1.65%

Dividend yield

$5.40

NSC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — NSC pays out about 43% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	42.43%
Operating margin	32.91%
Pretax margin	30.09%
Net margin	23.59%
Effective tax rate	21.61%
ROA	6.35%
ROE	19.16%
D/E	1.10x
Interest coverage ratio	5.06x

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NSC valuation

P/E	26.24x
P/S	5.22x
P/B	4.10x
P/CF	14.60x
P/FCF	14.59x
P/OCF	14.60x
PEG	-7.86x
EV multiple	8.21x

About

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities.