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Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC)
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NSC Stock Chart & Stats
$291.75
-$0.77(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$291.75
-$0.77(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$201.63 - $302.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.27M
Market Cap
$71.39B
Enterprise Value$83.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.9Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 07, 2025Dividend Yield1.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.30
Shares Outstanding244,708,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,365,188
30 Day Avg. Volume1,268,705
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 Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$314.91Price Target Upside7.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)12.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Structure And EfficiencyPSR implementation continues to drive improvement in the company's cost structure and is underpinning service improvement, positioning NSC to deliver strong operating leverage once demand inflects.
Earnings PerformanceNorfolk Southern reported adjusted EPS of $3.30, beating the consensus estimate of $3.19, primarily driven by lower expenses and a large land sale.
Productivity ImprovementsOperations are improving with Norfolk Southern targeting approximately $200 million of year-over-year productivity savings in 2025, up from a previous target of $175 million.
Bears Say
Challenging Market ConditionsThe company is facing macroeconomic challenges across various markets, including intermodal, export coal, and autos.
Competitor 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.
Volume HeadwindsContinued volume headwinds are expected due to competitor response to the merger announcement, negatively impacting intermodal volumes, specifically domestic, non-premium business.
Norfolk Southern News
NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern Corp lowest stock price was $201.63 and its highest was $302.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern Corp’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern Corp’s market cap is $71.39B.
When is Norfolk Southern Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Norfolk Southern Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern Corp 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 Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norfolk Southern Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Norfolk Southern Corp pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.84%. See more information on Norfolk Southern Corp dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern Corp’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern Corp’s EPS estimate is 2.9.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern Corp have?
Norfolk Southern Corp has 244,708,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern Corp 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 Corp?
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 (7.94% Upside)
$314.91 (7.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $946.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern Corp
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
▲(7.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
23.06% Mutual Funds
5.96% Other Institutional Investors
52.98% Public Companies and Individual Investors