CSX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.4% Yield

CSX has a dividend yield of 1.4% and paid 0.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.41%
Payout Ratio 24.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.9%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.8%
Payout FCF 16.4%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 61.6%
Chowder Number yield + growth 10.4% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +11.9% avg 1.26% vs now 1.41%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 2.8x healthy
Income per 10k invested 141 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly CSX annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash CSX distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year CSX year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how CSX's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History CSX dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how CSX's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

Top Dividend Payers in Rail Transportation

Top 6 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
GET PA
Getlink SE		 11,619 M 4.46% 6.80%
CNI NYSE
Canadian National Railway		 76,850 M 2.51% 2.71%
UNP NYSE
Union Pacific		 180,685 M 2.26% 2.84%
NSC NYSE
Norfolk Southern		 78,287 M 1.85% 2.34%
CSX NASDAQ
CSX		 98,128 M 1.41% 1.80%
CP NYSE
Canadian Pacific Kansas City		 83,190 M 0.87% 0.97%
Top 6 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
GET PA
Getlink SE		 11,619 M 53.67% 100.0%
CSX NASDAQ
CSX		 98,128 M 8.94% 100.0%
CNI NYSE
Canadian National Railway		 76,850 M 4.98% 100.0%
UNP NYSE
Union Pacific		 180,685 M 2.75% 100.0%
NSC NYSE
Norfolk Southern		 78,287 M 3.02% 98.3%
CP NYSE
Canadian Pacific Kansas City		 83,190 M 2.53% 97.6%

CSX Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.34% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.35% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.34% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.32% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 2026-06-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.31%
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.14 +7.7% 0.33%
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.37%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.4%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.42%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.13 +8.3% 0.4%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.33%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.35%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.36%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.12 +9.1% 0.32%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.34%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.36%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.36%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.11 +10% 0.35%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.31%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 +7.1% 0.3%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.0933 0% 0.26%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.0933 0% 0.28%

CSX Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of CSX?

As of July 2026, CSX's dividend yield is 1.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.54 USD by the current share price of 51.80.

Does CSX pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, CSX paid a dividend of 0.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-29 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does CSX pay dividends?

CSX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CSX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-29.

CSX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CSX for the next payments are between 0.139 (-0.7%) and 0.15 (+7.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.11%.

Will CSX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for CSX (CSX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CSX (CSX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CSX?

CSX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.94% per year. Strong growth: CSX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSX?

CSX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.80%. If you bought CSX's shares at 29.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CSX?

CSX Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: CSX has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CSX have a good Dividend Yield?

CSX's 1.41% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX is 24.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSX?

CSX's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CSX Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in CSX's Outstanding Shares?

CSX's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.37% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -95.1%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CSX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 29, 2021 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 5,351,351,400 0%
1986 5,544,000,000 +3.6%
1987 5,505,882,400 -0.69%
1988 5,684,210,500 +3.24%
1989 3,678,260,900 -35.29%
1990 3,508,235,300 -4.62%
1991 3,600,000,000 +2.62%
1992 3,657,142,900 +1.59%
1993 3,658,064,500 +0.03%
1994 3,747,300,000 +2.44%
1995 3,788,700,000 +1.1%
1996 3,902,700,000 +3.01%
1997 3,989,700,000 +2.23%
1998 3,828,000,000 -4.05%
1999 3,726,300,000 -2.66%
2000 3,794,400,000 +1.83%
2001 3,828,600,000 +0.9%
2002 3,846,300,000 +0.46%
2003 3,865,500,000 +0.5%
2004 4,049,700,000 +4.77%
2005 4,139,400,000 +2.21%
2006 4,171,800,000 +0.78%
2007 3,829,200,000 -8.21%
2008 3,561,000,000 -7%
2009 3,572,400,000 +0.32%
2010 3,436,500,000 -3.8%
2011 3,165,600,000 -7.88%
2012 3,084,000,000 -2.58%
2013 3,039,000,000 -1.46%
2014 2,985,000,000 -1.78%
2015 2,919,000,000 -2.21%
2016 2,805,000,000 -3.91%
2017 2,688,000,000 -4.17%
2018 2,499,000,000 -7.03%
2019 2,334,000,000 -6.6%
2020 2,298,000,000 -1.54%
2021 2,217,000,000 -3.52%
2022 2,077,551,000 -6.29%
2023 1,969,000,000 -5.22%
2024 1,921,000,000 -2.44%
2025 1,864,000,000 -2.97%
2026 1,859,000,000 -0.27%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-18 02:37 UTC