Norfolk Southern declares quarterly dividend
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has announced a quarterly dividend of 94 cents per share, payable on December 10 to shareholders of record on November 6. This marks the 153rd consecutive quarter of dividend payments since the company's inception in 1982. As a leading transportation company, Norfolk Southern operates approximately 19,500 route miles across 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving key industrial sectors and facilitating efficient intermodal connections.
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- Quarterly dividend of 94 cents per share supports shareholder income.
- 153 consecutive quarters of dividend payments indicates strong financial stability.
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- None.
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, NSC declined 3.33%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 94 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 10 to shareholders of record on Nov. 6.
Norfolk Southern has declared a dividend on its common stock for 153 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982.
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
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SOURCE Norfolk Southern Corporation