3 Large-Cap U.S. Railroads: Dividend Growth and Recent Performance

Railway companies are considered conservative investments. In the United States and Canada, rail is primarily used to transport materials, machinery and other heavy goods. Rail is considered an economical method of transporting, and a business that will grow in need over time. Below are the current yields and 2011-to-date performances for the three large-cap American railroads traded in the U.S., along with their 5-year dividend payout performance. These railroads primarily transport basic materials, machinery and other freight within the United States. A few years ago, Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) purchased Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, a large-cap American railroad company in which Berkshire was already invested. After acquiring it, only a handful of large-cap rails remain publicly traded. Click on all charts to enlarge 1. CSX Corp. (CSX) Current Yield: 1.9% 2011-to-date Performance: 18.33% 2. Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) Current Yield: 2.2% 2011-to-date Performance: 22.01% 3. Union Pacific Corporation... Read more