CSX Corp. Announces Increase to Quarterly Dividend

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CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) has announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.093 to $0.10 per share. This new dividend will be payable on March 15, 2022 to shareholders who are on record by the close of business on February 28, 2022. CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, operates as a leading transportation company, providing services in rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload solutions.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized a 7 percent increase in its quarterly dividend, from $0.093* to $0.10 per share. The new $0.10 quarterly dividend is payable on March 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2022.

*The prior dividend was carried out to six decimal places to most closely approximate the $0.28 per share dividend amount prior to the three-for-one stock split that occurred on June 28, 2021.

About CSX and its Disclosures

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the Company's website at http://investors.csx.com. CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX). The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

FAQ

What is the new quarterly dividend amount for CSX in 2022?

CSX has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share.

When will CSX pay the new dividend?

The new dividend will be payable on March 15, 2022.

What was the previous dividend amount for CSX?

The previous dividend amount was $0.093 per share.

What is the record date for CSX's dividend payment?

The record date for the dividend payment is February 28, 2022.

How often does CSX pay dividends?

CSX pays dividends quarterly.