Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.52
CSX Corporation (CSX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1981 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
33.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
21 years
CSX Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
21 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
CSX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.52
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak21 years
3Y CAGR9.1%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return40.1%
5Y Total Return64.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,40010Y ago$51,72420Y ago$154,751
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CSX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (46 years of payments)
CSX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CSX Corporation distributes 33.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CSX has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.1% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CSX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 64.0%, with dividends contributing 7.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $51,724 today.
CSX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.35
Avg/Payment$0.1177
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 1.09% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 1.19% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1400 | ↑ +7.7% | 1.24% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.47% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.57% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.58% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | ↑ +8.3% | 1.53% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 1.31% | Dec 13, 2024 |
CSX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
33.6% payout
Streak
21Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSXCSX Corporation | $87.4B | 1.1% | 33.6% | 21 | Sustainable |
3rd  UNPUnion Pacific Corpor… | $163.7B | 2.0% | 45.3% | 19 | Sustainable |
 NSCNorfolk Southern Cor… | $70.8B | 1.7% | 42.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CPCanadian Pacific Kan… | $77.6B | 0.7% | 19.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  CNICanadian National Ra… | $72.3B | 2.1% | 46.8% | 30 | Sustainable |
 WABWestinghouse Air Bra… | $49.4B | 0.3% | 14.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  TRNTrinity Industries, … | $2.2B | 4.2% | 39.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 GEGE Aerospace | $331.8B | 0.4% | 16.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
CSX Annual Dividend History (1981–2026)
46 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.54 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.79 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.82 | 24.2% | 4.14x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 7.1% | 4 | $1.95 | 20.5% | 4.87x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.37 | 7.7% | 4 | $1.68 | 22.2% | 4.50x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.35 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.20 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.39 | 23.0% | 4.34x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.29 | 12.8% | 4 | $1.28 | 22.9% | 4.36x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.26 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.00 | 13.0% | 7.69x | 0.9% |
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CSX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSX stock.
How much dividend does CSX pay per share?
CSX Corporation (CSX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CSX's next ex-dividend date?
CSX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CSX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CSX's dividend safe?
CSX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.6% and FCF payout ratio of +19.2%. With 21 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CSX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, CSX Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 21 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CSX pay dividends?
CSX Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 45+ years from 1981 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CSX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CSX five years ago would be worth approximately $16,400 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CSX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CSX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.