Norfolk Southern Corporation

NYSE:NSC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$52.5b

Norfolk Southern Dividend

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Norfolk Southern is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.32% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

2.3%

Dividend yield

87%

Payout ratio

Industry average yield1.8%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Earnings per shareUS$6.25
Dividend yield forecast in 3Y2.8%

Recent dividend updates

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.35

Apr 29
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.35

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.35

Jan 28
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.35

Recent updates

Norfolk Southern: On Track For Long-Term Outperformance, But Shares Are Fairly Valued (Downgrade)

May 01

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.35

Apr 29
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.35

Returns On Capital At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Paint A Concerning Picture

Apr 26
Returns On Capital At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Paint A Concerning Picture

Norfolk Southern: A Dumpster Fire With Strong Annual Return Potential

Apr 24

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Mar 30
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)

Mar 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)

Activist Showdown: An Opportunity To Reassess Norfolk Southern's Trajectory

Mar 01

At US$254, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?

Feb 16
At US$254, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?

We Think You Can Look Beyond Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Lackluster Earnings

Feb 02
We Think You Can Look Beyond Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Lackluster Earnings

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.35

Jan 28
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.35

Norfolk Southern: Less Than Stellar 2024 Outlook

Jan 26

Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?

Jan 17
Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Jan 01
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Building Wealth With Norfolk Southern: Why I'm Buying More In 2024

Dec 28

Norfolk Southern's Dichotomy: Great Vision Vs. Questionable Execution

Dec 21

Norfolk Southern: All Aboard This Superb Dividend Growth Stock

Nov 21

Should You Investigate Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) At US$195?

Nov 09
Should You Investigate Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) At US$195?

I'm Buying Norfolk Southern Stock With Both Hands

Oct 20

We Think Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Oct 14
We Think Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Boarding Norfolk Southern Corporation (Rating Upgrade)

Oct 02

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Oct 02
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Riding The Rails Of Profit: Norfolk Southern Enters Buy Territory

Sep 08

Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)

Sep 04
Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)

Still Avoiding Norfolk Southern

Aug 08

Investing In Norfolk Southern: Enduring Struggles, Unlocking Value

Jul 27

Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?

Jul 10
Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?

De-Training From Norfolk Southern

Jul 05

Is Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Potentially Undervalued?

Jun 28
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Potentially Undervalued?

Norfolk Southern: 3M Company 2.0?

Jun 14

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jun 02
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)

May 21
Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Apr 04
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

At US$199, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?

Mar 24
At US$199, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?

Do Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Mar 13
Do Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Norfolk Southern: The East Palestine Crisis Isn't Its Biggest Problem

Feb 26

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Feb 19
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Prioritizing Buybacks Over Maintenance Sends Norfolk Southern Off Track

Feb 19

Does This Valuation Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Feb 08
Does This Valuation Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Norfolk Southern raises quarterly dividend by 8.9% to $1.35/share

Jan 24

Norfolk Southern Corporation Is Too Expensive

Jan 17

Does Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 01
Does Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Here's Why We Think Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Well Worth Watching

Dec 10
Here's Why We Think Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Well Worth Watching

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Returns On Capital

Nov 18
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Returns On Capital

Is It Time To Consider Buying Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)?

Nov 07
Is It Time To Consider Buying Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)?

Norfolk Southern Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 25

Looking At Railroads Like Buffett: Norfolk Southern

Oct 13

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: NSC's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: NSC's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Norfolk Southern Dividend Yield vs Market
How does NSC dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (NSC)2.3%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.5%
Market Top 25% (US)4.7%
Industry Average (Transportation)1.8%
Analyst forecast in 3 Years (NSC)2.8%

Notable Dividend: NSC's dividend (2.32%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.52%).

High Dividend: NSC's dividend (2.32%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.69%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (86.7%), NSC's payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: NSC is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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