Annual Payout Ratio
46.62%20.54%-30.58%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NSC annual payout ratio is 46.62%, down -30.58% on
- Historical Performance
- NSC annual payout ratio is up +36.20% over the past 3 years, and up +33.47% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NSC annual payout ratio is currently -94.19% below its historical high of 803.03% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NSC annual payout ratio is +30.55% above its 3-year low of 35.71% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- NSC annual payout ratio is higher than 87.61% of companies in Industrials sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 46.62% | -30.6% | +36.2% | +33.5% | -4.3% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 42.62% | +53.6% | +40.8% | +0.7% | +43.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 41.19% | -11.8% | +15.3% | -14.0% | +17.7% | |
| Price | $287.21 | +21.2% | +13.0% | +13.1% | +341.6% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 1.88% | -17.5% | -3.6% | +27.0% | -12.6% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $1.22B | -0.3% | +18.8% | +28.7% | +144.2% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $5.40 | 0.0% | +29.8% | +50.0% | +297.1% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $28.00M | -96.6% | -99.0% | -98.5% | -95.0% | |
| Annual Revenue | $12.12B | -0.3% | +8.8% | +7.3% | +52.1% | |
| Annual EPS | $11.57 | +44.3% | -4.5% | +12.9% | +319.3% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 67.16% | -30.6% | |
| 5Y | 67.16% | -30.6% | |
| All | 803.03% | -94.2% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 35.71% | N/A | +30.6% |
| 5Y | 34.23% | +36.2% | |
| All | 13.02% | +258.1% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of NSC?
As of today, NSC annual payout ratio is 46.62%
What is 1-year change in NSC annual payout ratio?
NSC annual payout ratio is down -30.58% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in NSC annual payout ratio?
NSC annual payout ratio is up +36.20% over the past 3 years
How far is NSC annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
NSC annual payout ratio is currently -94.19% 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 87.61% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for NSC is on
What is NSC next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
41.19%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NSC TTM payout ratio is 41.19%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- NSC TTM payout ratio is down -11.78% year-over-year, and up +15.35% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NSC TTM payout ratio is currently -94.76% below its historical high of 785.57% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NSC TTM payout ratio is +15.35% above its 3-year low of 35.71% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- NSC TTM payout ratio is higher than 86.82% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 41.19% | 0.0% | -11.8% | +15.3% | -14.0% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 42.62% | +7.9% | +53.6% | +40.8% | +0.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 46.62% | – | -30.6% | +36.2% | +33.5% | |
| Price | $287.21 | -2.6% | +21.2% | +13.0% | +13.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 1.88% | +2.7% | -17.5% | -3.6% | +27.0% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $1.22B | -0.2% | -0.2% | +6.4% | +26.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $5.40 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +8.9% | +43.6% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $2.10B | +3.7% | +590.4% | -20.5% | +0.7% | |
| TTM Revenue | $12.23B | +0.4% | +0.5% | -1.1% | +23.5% | |
| TTM EPS | $13.11 | -11.4% | +22.9% | -3.5% | +68.9% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 46.69% | -11.8% | |
| 3Y | 86.80% | -52.5% | |
| 5Y | 86.80% | -52.5% | |
| All | 785.57% | -94.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 36.48% | +12.9% | |
| 3Y | 35.71% | +15.3% | |
| 5Y | 34.34% | +19.9% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of NSC?
As of today, NSC TTM payout ratio is 41.19%
What is NSC TTM payout ratio most recent change?
NSC TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in NSC TTM payout ratio?
NSC TTM payout ratio is down -11.78% year-over-year
How far is NSC TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
NSC TTM payout ratio is currently -94.76% below its historical high of 785.57% set on February 3, 1992
How does NSC TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NSC TTM payout ratio is higher than 86.82% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NSC is on
What is NSC next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
42.62%3.12%+7.90%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NSC quarterly payout ratio is 42.62%, up +7.90% on
- Historical Performance
- NSC quarterly payout ratio is up +53.59% year-over-year, and up +40.80% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NSC quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.20% below its historical high of 1,520.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NSC quarterly payout ratio is +53.59% above its 3-year low of 27.75% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- NSC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 87.95% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 42.62% | +7.9% | +53.6% | +40.8% | +0.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 46.62% | – | -30.6% | +36.2% | +33.5% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 41.19% | 0.0% | -11.8% | +15.3% | -14.0% | |
| Price | $287.21 | -2.6% | +21.2% | +13.0% | +13.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 1.88% | +2.7% | -17.5% | -3.6% | +27.0% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $303.00M | 0.0% | -0.7% | +4.5% | +26.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $5.40 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +8.9% | +43.6% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $720.00M | +19.6% | +11.6% | -25.6% | +4.2% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $3.10B | -0.2% | +1.7% | -7.2% | +23.8% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $3.16 | -7.3% | -34.9% | -22.8% | +42.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 42.62% | at high | |
| 3Y | 586.54% | -92.7% | |
| 5Y | 586.54% | -92.7% | |
| All | 1,520.00% | -97.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 39.50% | +7.9% | |
| 3Y | 27.75% | +53.6% | |
| 5Y | 27.75% | +53.6% | |
| All | -160.42% | +126.6% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of NSC?
As of today, NSC quarterly payout ratio is 42.62%
What is NSC quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
NSC quarterly payout ratio was up +7.90% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in NSC quarterly payout ratio?
NSC quarterly payout ratio is up +53.59% year-over-year
How far is NSC quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
NSC quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.20% 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 87.95% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NSC is on
What is NSC next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NSC has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- NSC Official Website www.norfolksouthern.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702165/000162828025046128/0001628280-25-046128-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702165/000070216525000008/0000702165-25-000008-index.htm
- NSC Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NSC
- NSC Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nsc