CSX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income CSX Corporation (CSX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with CSX's current 1.17% yield and 6.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.17%
Annual Dividend: $0.55 per share
Share Price: $47.10
Payout Ratio: 31.2%
CSX DRIP Calculator
Model CSX dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 6.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in CSX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in CSX on 2016-09-30 would be worth $5,310.17 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 431%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $5,016.06 (401.6% return). Reinvesting dividends added $294.11 in extra value.
Starting share price: $10.17 — Current share price: $47.1
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CSX's current dividend yield?
- CSX (CSX Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 1.17%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $117 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much CSX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from CSX at its current yield of 1.17%, you would need approximately $1,025,641 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does CSX pay monthly dividends?
- No, CSX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is CSX's dividend safe?
- CSX's payout ratio is 31.2%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is CSX's dividend growth rate?
- CSX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 6.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in CSX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in CSX on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $5,310.17 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 431% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $5,016.06 — meaning DRIP added $294.11 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the CSX dividend page.