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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
$286.49
-$0.77(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$286.49
-$0.77(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$201.63 - $302.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.18M
Market Cap
$70.21B
Enterprise Value$83.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.92Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 07, 2025Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.30
Shares Outstanding244,708,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,186,823
30 Day Avg. Volume1,183,697
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)3.71
Price to Sales (P/S)4.38
P/FCF Ratio31.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$314.91Price Target Upside9.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)12.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.26B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost StructurePSR implementation is driving improvements in Norfolk Southern's cost structure, positioning the company to deliver strong operating leverage once demand increases.
Financial PerformanceNorfolk Southern reported adjusted EPS of $3.30, beating the consensus estimate of $3.19, driven by lower expenses and a large land sale.
Operational EfficiencyNorfolk Southern is achieving an all-time quarterly record in fuel efficiency, with improvements in locomotive productivity and car miles per day.
Bears Say
Competitive PressureManagement cautioned that competitor pressure has increased in response to the merger announcement, anticipated to impact intermodal volumes and be a headwind to the top line.
Market ChallengesNorfolk Southern is facing macroeconomic challenges across various markets, including intermodal, export coal, and autos.
Volume OutlookEarnings are expected to remain pressured in the immediate term due to a challenged volume outlook, maturing cost reduction opportunities, and emphasis on service/safety.
Norfolk Southern News
NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was $201.63 and its highest was $302.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern’s market cap is $70.21B.
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported $3.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.189 by $0.111.
Is Norfolk Southern overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norfolk Southern’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.88%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is 2.92.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 244,708,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of $3.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.189. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.172%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NSC
Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$314.91 (9.92% Upside)
$314.91 (9.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 797.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a leading North American transportation service provider, primarily engaged in the operation of a vast network of railroads. The company operates approximately 19,500 miles of track across 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving key markets in the eastern United States. Norfolk Southern's core services include the transportation of a diverse range of goods, including coal, automotive products, intermodal containers, and various agricultural and industrial products, making it integral to the supply chain and logistics sector.
NSC Company Deck
NSC Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a mix of positive operational efficiencies and safety improvements, offset by significant revenue shortfalls and competitive pressures affecting overall performance. While there are strong internal improvements and future opportunities tied to the proposed merger, current challenges related to competition and market conditions weigh heavily on the outlook.View all NSC earnings summariesNSC Revenue Breakdown
25.09% Intermodal
20.80% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
17.51% Chemicals
13.87% Metals and construction
22.73% Other
NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$314.91
▲(9.92% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
23.19% Mutual Funds
0.57% Other Institutional Investors
57.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors