What is the current annual payout ratio of NSC?

As of today, NSC annual payout ratio is 42.33%

What is 1-year change in NSC annual payout ratio?

NSC annual payout ratio is down -9.20% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in NSC annual payout ratio?

NSC annual payout ratio is up +18.54% over the past 3 years

How far is NSC annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

NSC annual payout ratio is currently -94.73% below its historical high of 803.03% set on December 31, 1991

How does NSC annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

NSC annual payout ratio is higher than 86.54% of companies in Industrials sector

When is NSC next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for NSC has not been scheduled

What is NSC next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of NSC?

As of today, NSC TTM payout ratio is 42.38%

What is NSC TTM payout ratio most recent change?

NSC TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on March 10, 2026

What is 1-year change in NSC TTM payout ratio?

NSC TTM payout ratio is down -9.23% year-over-year

How far is NSC TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

NSC TTM payout ratio is currently -94.61% below its historical high of 785.57% set on January 31, 1992

How does NSC TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

NSC TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.21% of companies in Industrials sector

When is NSC next earnings release?

The next earnings release for NSC is on April 23, 2026

What is NSC next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of NSC?

As of today, NSC quarterly payout ratio is 47.12%

What is NSC quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

NSC quarterly payout ratio was up +10.56% on December 31, 2025

What is 1-year change in NSC quarterly payout ratio?

NSC quarterly payout ratio is up +12.73% year-over-year

How far is NSC quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

NSC quarterly payout ratio is currently -96.90% below its historical high of 1,520.00% set on December 31, 2000

How does NSC quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

NSC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 90.29% of companies in Industrials sector

When is NSC next earnings release?

The next earnings release for NSC is on April 23, 2026

What is NSC next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled

NSC Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

42.33%4.29%-9.20%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, NSC annual payout ratio is 42.33%, down -9.20% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: NSC annual payout ratio is up +18.54% over the past 3 years, down -11.37% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: NSC annual payout ratio is currently -94.73% below its historical high of 803.03% set on December 31, 1991
3-Year Low Comparison: NSC annual payout ratio is +18.54% above its 3-year low of 35.71% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: NSC annual payout ratio is higher than 86.54% of companies in Industrials sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

NSC Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
	Dec 31, 25	42.33%	-9.2%	+18.5%	-11.4%	+22.6%
	Dec 31, 25	47.12%	+12.7%	+30.0%	+32.8%	+45.0%
	Mar 10, 26	42.38%	-9.2%	+16.1%	-12.7%	+16.1%
Price	Mar 10, 26	$300.01	+25.5%	+42.6%	+15.7%	+361.9%
Annual Dividend Yield	Mar 10, 26	1.80%	-20.4%	-23.7%	+24.1%	-16.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.22B	-0.5%	+4.1%	+26.6%	+136.4%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 25	$5.40	0.0%	+8.9%	+43.6%	+285.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$2.16B	+7603.6%	-5.2%	+0.7%	+73.4%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$12.18B	+0.5%	-4.4%	+24.4%	+28.0%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$12.75	+10.2%	-8.1%	+62.6%	+218.7%

Payout Ratio Highs

NSC Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	67.16%	Dec 31, 23	-37.0%
5Y	67.16%	Dec 31, 23	-37.0%
All	803.03%	Dec 31, 91	-94.7%

Payout Ratio Lows

NSC Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	35.71%	N/A	+18.5%
5Y	34.23%	Dec 31, 21	+23.7%
All	13.02%	Dec 31, 17	+225.1%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	42.33%	-9.2%
2024	46.62%	-30.6%
2023	67.16%	+88.1%
2022	35.71%	+4.3%
2021	34.23%	-28.3%
2020	47.76%	+36.7%
2019	34.93%	+10.1%
2018	31.73%	+143.7%
2017	13.02%	-68.8%
2016	41.79%	-9.2%
2015	46.00%	+33.5%
2014	34.45%	+2.9%
2013	33.47%	-6.7%
2012	35.86%	+18.7%
2011	30.20%	-12.6%
2010	34.54%	-29.1%
2009	48.73%	+82.9%
2008	26.65%	+3.1%
2007	25.84%	+37.7%
2006	18.77%	+24.0%
2005	15.14%	-1.6%
2004	15.38%	-46.0%
2003	28.47%	+29.6%

Year	Value	Change
2002	21.96%	-14.5%
2001	25.69%	-85.6%
2000	177.91%	+39.9%
1999	127.20%	+164.4%
1998	48.10%	+11.7%
1997	43.06%	+16.9%
1996	36.83%	-4.0%
1995	38.38%	-2.4%
1994	39.34%	-16.9%
1993	47.33%	+3.5%
1992	45.72%	-94.3%
1991	803.03%	+1,699.3%
1990	44.63%	+11.9%
1989	39.90%	+10.7%
1988	36.03%	-72.7%
1987	131.99%	+219.4%
1986	41.32%	-3.5%
1985	42.81%	+2.5%
1984	41.76%	-15.5%
1983	49.41%	+24.2%
1982	39.77%	+30.9%
1981	30.39%	-2.0%
1980	31.02%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of NSC?
As of today, NSC annual payout ratio is 42.33%
What is 1-year change in NSC annual payout ratio?
NSC annual payout ratio is down -9.20% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in NSC annual payout ratio?
NSC annual payout ratio is up +18.54% over the past 3 years
How far is NSC annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
NSC annual payout ratio is currently -94.73% below its historical high of 803.03% set on December 31, 1991
How does NSC annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NSC annual payout ratio is higher than 86.54% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for NSC has not been scheduled
What is NSC next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

42.38%0.00%0.00%

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Summary

Current Value: As of today, NSC TTM payout ratio is 42.38%, unchanged on March 10, 2026
Historical Performance: NSC TTM payout ratio is down -9.23% year-over-year, up +16.11% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: NSC TTM payout ratio is currently -94.61% below its historical high of 785.57% set on January 31, 1992
3-Year Low Comparison: NSC TTM payout ratio is +16.17% above its 3-year low of 36.48% reached on June 30, 2025
Sector Comparison: NSC TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.21% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

NSC Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Mar 10, 26	42.38%	+2.9%	-9.2%	+16.1%	-12.7%
	Dec 31, 25	47.12%	+10.6%	+12.7%	+30.0%	+32.8%
	Dec 31, 25	42.33%	–	-9.2%	+18.5%	-11.4%
Price	Mar 10, 26	$300.01	+1.9%	+25.5%	+42.6%	+15.7%
TTM Dividend Yield	Mar 10, 26	1.80%	-2.2%	-20.4%	-25.3%	+22.4%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.22B	-0.3%	-0.5%	+4.1%	+26.6%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Mar 10, 26	$5.40	0.0%	0.0%	+6.5%	+41.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$2.16B	+2.8%	+7603.6%	-5.2%	+0.7%
TTM Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$12.18B	-0.4%	+0.5%	-4.4%	+24.4%
TTM EPS	Dec 31, 25	$12.74	-2.8%	+10.2%	-8.3%	+62.3%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

NSC TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	46.69%	Mar 10, 25	-9.2%
3Y	86.80%	Mar 28, 24	-51.2%
5Y	86.80%	Mar 28, 24	-51.2%
All	785.57%	Jan 31, 92	-94.6%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

NSC TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	36.48%	Jun 30, 25	+16.2%
3Y	36.48%	Jun 30, 25	+16.2%
5Y	34.34%	Dec 31, 21	+23.4%
All	0.00%	Jun 2, 82	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2026	42.38%	0.0%
Dec 2025	42.38%	+2.9%
Sep 2025	41.19%	+12.9%
Jun 2025	36.48%	-1.1%
Mar 2025	36.88%	-21.0%
Dec 2024	46.69%	-7.8%
Sep 2024	50.65%	-25.8%
Jun 2024	68.26%	-21.4%
Mar 2024	86.80%	+29.1%
Dec 2023	67.23%	+16.0%
Sep 2023	57.95%	+24.4%
Jun 2023	46.58%	+19.5%
Mar 2023	38.99%	+9.2%
Dec 2022	35.71%	+0.9%
Sep 2022	35.40%	-4.7%
Jun 2022	37.15%	+4.3%
Mar 2022	35.63%	+3.8%
Dec 2021	34.34%	-0.4%
Sep 2021	34.49%	-3.6%
Jun 2021	35.76%	-15.1%
Mar 2021	42.13%	-12.1%
Dec 2020	47.91%	-1.1%
Sep 2020	48.45%	+3.4%
Jun 2020	46.84%	+17.1%
Mar 2020	40.00%	+13.8%
Dec 2019	35.15%	+4.3%
Sep 2019	33.70%	+4.6%
Jun 2019	32.23%	+2.3%
Mar 2019	31.49%	-1.4%
Dec 2018	31.93%	+132.2%
Sep 2018	13.75%	+3.2%
Jun 2018	13.32%	+0.2%
Mar 2018	13.30%	+2.1%
Dec 2017	13.03%	-65.8%
Sep 2017	38.05%	-2.3%
Jun 2017	38.96%	-4.9%
Mar 2017	40.96%	-2.5%
Dec 2016	41.99%	-3.9%
Sep 2016	43.70%	-1.1%
Jun 2016	44.19%	+0.9%
Mar 2016	43.78%	-5.4%
Dec 2015	46.27%	+9.4%
Sep 2015	42.28%	+6.3%
Jun 2015	39.76%	+8.8%
Mar 2015	36.53%	+5.1%
Dec 2014	34.77%	+2.4%
Sep 2014	33.96%	-1.8%
Jun 2014	34.58%	-3.6%
Mar 2014	35.86%	+6.2%
Dec 2013	33.77%	-5.3%
Sep 2013	35.65%	-4.0%
Jun 2013	37.15%	+4.1%
Mar 2013	35.67%	-1.8%
Dec 2012	36.31%	+6.7%
Sep 2012	34.02%	+10.4%
Jun 2012	30.82%	+3.3%
Mar 2012	29.83%	-1.7%
Dec 2011	30.35%	-1.9%
Sep 2011	30.93%	-3.6%
Jun 2011	32.07%	-7.3%
Mar 2011	34.60%	-1.1%
Dec 2010	35.00%	-5.4%
Sep 2010	37.00%	-8.9%
Jun 2010	40.60%	-11.3%
Mar 2010	45.79%	-7.1%
Dec 2009	49.28%	+15.8%
Sep 2009	42.54%	+19.6%
Jun 2009	35.58%	+18.5%
Mar 2009	30.02%	+11.2%
Dec 2008	26.99%	+0.7%
Sep 2008	26.79%	-4.3%
Jun 2008	27.99%	+1.4%
Mar 2008	27.61%	+5.8%
Dec 2007	26.10%	+7.0%
Sep 2007	24.39%	+11.4%
Jun 2007	21.90%	+5.4%
Mar 2007	20.77%	+9.2%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2006	19.02%	+5.5%
Sep 2006	18.03%	-0.2%
Jun 2006	18.07%	+14.4%
Mar 2006	15.80%	+2.2%
Dec 2005	15.46%	-0.9%
Sep 2005	15.60%	+6.8%
Jun 2005	14.61%	-10.9%
Mar 2005	16.39%	+5.2%
Dec 2004	15.58%	-18.0%
Sep 2004	18.99%	-15.7%
Jun 2004	22.54%	-10.6%
Mar 2004	25.20%	-11.8%
Dec 2003	28.57%	+23.1%
Sep 2003	23.20%	+1.1%
Jun 2003	22.95%	+0.3%
Mar 2003	22.88%	+3.9%
Dec 2002	22.03%	+1.3%
Sep 2002	21.74%	-6.7%
Jun 2002	23.30%	-2.9%
Mar 2002	24.00%	-6.0%
Dec 2001	25.53%	-56.3%
Sep 2001	58.46%	-20.2%
Jun 2001	73.24%	-19.0%
Mar 2001	90.41%	-49.1%
Dec 2000	177.78%	+15.6%
Sep 2000	153.85%	-40.4%
Jun 2000	258.06%	-32.3%
Mar 2000	380.95%	+200.0%
Dec 1999	126.98%	+54.0%
Sep 1999	82.47%	+36.1%
Jun 1999	60.61%	+21.2%
Mar 1999	50.00%	+3.1%
Dec 1998	48.48%	+10.3%
Sep 1998	43.96%	+3.9%
Jun 1998	42.33%	+55.1%
Mar 1998	27.30%	-0.7%
Dec 1997	27.49%	-0.3%
Sep 1997	27.57%	+42.3%
Jun 1997	19.37%	+3.0%
Mar 1997	18.80%	+26.4%
Dec 1996	14.87%	+0.3%
Sep 1996	14.82%	-2.5%
Jun 1996	15.20%	-2.2%
Mar 1996	15.54%	+1.5%
Dec 1995	15.31%	+1.6%
Sep 1995	15.07%	-1.6%
Jun 1995	15.32%	+0.1%
Mar 1995	15.30%	-3.7%
Dec 1994	15.88%	-1.7%
Sep 1994	16.16%	-25.5%
Jun 1994	21.69%	-30.5%
Mar 1994	31.19%	-7.9%
Dec 1993	33.88%	-2.8%
Sep 1993	34.86%	+8.1%
Jun 1993	32.26%	-1.6%
Mar 1993	32.79%	-29.5%
Dec 1992	46.51%	-83.3%
Sep 1992	277.76%	+2.9%
Jun 1992	269.81%	-16.6%
Mar 1992	323.47%	-57.5%
Dec 1991	761.71%	+1,514.1%
Sep 1991	47.19%	-3.5%
Jun 1991	48.92%	+4.4%
Mar 1991	46.84%	+8.2%
Dec 1990	43.30%	+4.5%
Sep 1990	41.45%	+1.9%
Jun 1990	40.68%	+3.0%
Mar 1990	39.49%	-0.4%
Dec 1989	39.64%	+8.6%
Dec 1988	36.49%	-73.3%
Dec 1987	136.74%	+229.6%
Dec 1986	41.49%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of NSC?
As of today, NSC TTM payout ratio is 42.38%
What is NSC TTM payout ratio most recent change?
NSC TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on March 10, 2026
What is 1-year change in NSC TTM payout ratio?
NSC TTM payout ratio is down -9.23% year-over-year
How far is NSC TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
NSC TTM payout ratio is currently -94.61% below its historical high of 785.57% set on January 31, 1992
How does NSC TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NSC TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.21% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NSC is on April 23, 2026
What is NSC next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

47.12%4.50%+10.56%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, NSC quarterly payout ratio is 47.12%, up +10.56% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: NSC quarterly payout ratio is up +12.73% year-over-year, up +29.99% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: NSC quarterly payout ratio is currently -96.90% below its historical high of 1,520.00% set on December 31, 2000
3-Year Low Comparison: NSC quarterly payout ratio is +69.80% above its 3-year low of 27.75% reached on September 30, 2024
Sector Comparison: NSC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 90.29% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

NSC Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Dec 31, 25	47.12%	+10.6%	+12.7%	+30.0%	+32.8%
	Dec 31, 25	42.33%	–	-9.2%	+18.5%	-11.4%
	Mar 10, 26	42.38%	+2.9%	-9.2%	+16.1%	-12.7%
Price	Mar 10, 26	$300.01	+1.9%	+25.5%	+42.6%	+15.7%
TTM Dividend Yield	Mar 10, 26	1.80%	-2.2%	-20.4%	-25.3%	+22.4%
	Dec 31, 25	$303.00M	0.0%	-1.0%	+5.9%	+27.3%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Mar 10, 26	$5.40	0.0%	0.0%	+6.5%	+41.7%
	Dec 31, 25	$334.00M	-53.6%	+21.0%	+153.0%	-22.1%
Quarterly Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$2.97B	-4.2%	-1.6%	-8.1%	+15.6%
Quarterly EPS	Dec 31, 25	$2.87	-9.3%	-11.4%	-16.3%	+8.8%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

NSC Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	47.12%	Dec 31, 25	at high
3Y	586.54%	Mar 31, 24	-92.0%
5Y	586.54%	Mar 31, 24	-92.0%
All	1,520.00%	Dec 31, 00	-96.9%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

NSC Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	39.50%	Jun 30, 25	+19.3%
3Y	27.75%	Sep 30, 24	+69.8%
5Y	27.75%	Sep 30, 24	+69.8%
All	-160.42%	Mar 31, 00	+129.4%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2025	47.12%	+10.6%
Sep 2025	42.62%	+7.9%
Jun 2025	39.50%	-3.3%
Mar 2025	40.85%	-2.3%
Dec 2024	41.80%	+50.6%
Sep 2024	27.75%	-33.0%
Jun 2024	41.44%	-92.9%
Mar 2024	586.54%	+911.6%
Dec 2023	57.98%	-9.3%
Sep 2023	63.94%	-26.1%
Jun 2023	86.52%	+31.1%
Mar 2023	66.02%	+82.1%
Dec 2022	36.25%	+19.8%
Sep 2022	30.27%	-15.8%
Jun 2022	35.94%	-14.9%
Mar 2022	42.25%	+21.6%
Dec 2021	34.74%	-2.5%
Sep 2021	35.64%	+18.2%
Jun 2021	30.16%	-18.6%
Mar 2021	37.05%	+4.5%
Dec 2020	35.47%	-16.2%
Sep 2020	42.33%	-30.9%
Jun 2020	61.22%	-3.9%
Mar 2020	63.68%	+73.6%
Dec 2019	36.69%	-2.5%
Sep 2019	37.65%	+18.9%
Jun 2019	31.67%	-6.9%
Mar 2019	34.02%	+9.7%
Dec 2018	31.00%	-0.9%
Sep 2018	31.29%	+9.3%
Jun 2018	28.63%	-23.1%
Mar 2018	37.21%	+747.6%
Dec 2017	4.39%	-87.3%
Sep 2017	34.65%	-2.9%
Jun 2017	35.69%	-12.9%
Mar 2017	40.97%	-0.9%
Dec 2016	41.35%	+9.2%
Sep 2016	37.86%	-12.1%
Jun 2016	43.07%	-5.5%
Mar 2016	45.60%	-6.7%
Dec 2015	48.89%	+24.3%
Sep 2015	39.33%	-5.1%
Jun 2015	41.44%	-29.5%
Mar 2015	58.77%	+70.3%
Dec 2014	34.51%	+9.4%
Sep 2014	31.54%	+5.1%
Jun 2014	30.00%	-34.3%
Mar 2014	45.63%	+44.8%
Dec 2013	31.51%	-6.1%
Sep 2013	33.54%	-1.5%
Jun 2013	34.05%	-2.8%
Mar 2013	35.04%	-8.3%
Dec 2012	38.20%	-4.1%
Sep 2012	39.85%	+36.0%
Jun 2012	29.31%	-23.0%
Mar 2012	38.08%	+26.1%
Dec 2011	30.19%	+11.9%
Sep 2011	26.99%	+6.2%
Jun 2011	25.41%	-42.2%
Mar 2011	43.96%	+35.3%
Dec 2010	32.50%	+9.1%
Sep 2010	29.80%	-7.8%
Jun 2010	32.31%	-34.6%
Mar 2010	49.41%	+19.6%
Dec 2009	41.31%	+0.3%
Sep 2009	41.20%	-19.2%
Jun 2009	51.02%	-28.6%
Mar 2009	71.43%	+173.1%
Dec 2008	26.16%	+12.9%
Sep 2008	23.17%	-3.9%
Jun 2008	24.12%	-35.8%
Mar 2008	37.59%	+48.1%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	25.38%	-4.4%
Sep 2007	26.56%	+21.4%
Jun 2007	21.88%	-29.4%
Mar 2007	30.99%	+68.1%
Dec 2006	18.44%	+3.7%
Sep 2006	17.79%	-0.4%
Jun 2006	17.87%	-17.4%
Mar 2006	21.64%	+47.8%
Dec 2005	14.64%	-16.9%
Sep 2005	17.61%	+69.7%
Jun 2005	10.38%	-54.2%
Mar 2005	22.68%	+49.7%
Dec 2004	15.15%	+11.9%
Sep 2004	13.54%	-6.9%
Jun 2004	14.55%	-28.1%
Mar 2004	20.25%	-66.0%
Dec 2003	59.62%	+163.5%
Sep 2003	22.63%	+10.7%
Jun 2003	20.44%	-35.6%
Mar 2003	31.76%	+51.7%
Dec 2002	20.93%	-5.8%
Sep 2002	22.22%	+15.0%
Jun 2002	19.33%	-27.7%
Mar 2002	26.74%	+28.1%
Dec 2001	20.87%	-28.3%
Sep 2001	29.11%	+35.4%
Jun 2001	21.50%	-43.0%
Mar 2001	37.70%	-97.5%
Dec 2000	1,520.00%	+1,854.2%
Sep 2000	77.78%	+18.7%
Jun 2000	65.52%	+140.8%
Mar 2000	-160.42%	-165.4%
Dec 1999	245.16%	-38.7%
Sep 1999	400.00%	+305.3%
Jun 1999	98.70%	+45.4%
Mar 1999	67.86%	+42.9%
Dec 1998	47.50%	-10.0%
Sep 1998	52.78%	+31.6%
Jun 1998	40.11%	-81.5%
Mar 1998	217.14%	+548.6%
Dec 1997	33.48%	-24.7%
Sep 1997	44.47%	+12.1%
Jun 1997	39.66%	-32.3%
Mar 1997	58.59%	+66.8%
Dec 1996	35.13%	+0.7%
Sep 1996	34.90%	-2.2%
Jun 1996	35.69%	-16.6%
Mar 1996	42.77%	+11.3%
Dec 1995	38.43%	+3.6%
Sep 1995	37.09%	-2.2%
Jun 1995	37.91%	-6.2%
Mar 1995	40.42%	+9.8%
Dec 1994	36.80%	-5.4%
Sep 1994	38.92%	+5.1%
Jun 1994	37.03%	-19.1%
Mar 1994	45.76%	+9.4%
Dec 1993	41.84%	-40.5%
Sep 1993	70.27%	+73.4%
Jun 1993	40.53%	+132.1%
Mar 1993	17.46%	-64.6%
Dec 1992	49.38%	+13.4%
Sep 1992	43.55%	-1.3%
Jun 1992	44.14%	-4.6%
Mar 1992	46.29%	+385.4%
Dec 1991	-16.22%	-141.5%
Sep 1991	39.06%	-13.5%
Jun 1991	45.15%	-26.9%
Mar 1991	61.80%	+14.7%
Dec 1990	53.89%	+19.2%
Sep 1990	45.21%	+18.3%
Jun 1990	38.23%	-12.0%
Mar 1990	43.44%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of NSC?
As of today, NSC quarterly payout ratio is 47.12%
What is NSC quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
NSC quarterly payout ratio was up +10.56% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in NSC quarterly payout ratio?
NSC quarterly payout ratio is up +12.73% year-over-year
How far is NSC quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
NSC quarterly payout ratio is currently -96.90% below its historical high of 1,520.00% set on December 31, 2000
How does NSC quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NSC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 90.29% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NSC is on April 23, 2026
What is NSC next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

NSC Official Website www.norfolksouthern.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702165/000119312526028244/0001193125-26-028244-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702165/000119312526028244/0001193125-26-028244-index.htm
NSC Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NSC
NSC Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nsc