Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share, payable May 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2026.

The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 175 consecutive quarters since 1982.

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• $1.35 per share quarterly dividend declared
• Payable May 20, 2026 with record date May 8, 2026
• 175 consecutive quarters of dividend payments since 1982

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News Market Reaction – NSC

+7.75%

86 alerts

+7.75% News Effect

+3.8% Peak in 5 hr 56 min

+$5.67B Valuation Impact

$78.87B Market Cap

0.8x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, NSC gained 7.75%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 86 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $5.67B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $78.87B at that time.

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ATLANTA, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock.

The dividend is payable May 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2026.

The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 175 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982.

About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com. 

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SOURCE Norfolk Southern Corporation

FAQ

What dividend did Norfolk Southern (NSC) declare on April 23, 2026?

NSC declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share. According to the company, the dividend is payable on May 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026.

When is the Norfolk Southern (NSC) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on May 20, 2026 with a record date of May 8, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on the record date will receive the May 20 payment.

How long has Norfolk Southern (NSC) been paying dividends consecutively?

Norfolk Southern has paid a dividend for 175 consecutive quarters since 1982. According to the company, this reflects a long history of regular common-stock dividend payments.

What should NSC shareholders do to receive the May 20, 2026 dividend?

Shareholders must be on the company register by the May 8, 2026 record date to receive the dividend. According to the company, shares held through that date are eligible for the May 20 payment.