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Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC)
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NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$206.71 - $277.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.31M
Market Cap
$55.65B
Enterprise Value$69.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2025EPS Estimate
2.88Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield2.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.57
Shares Outstanding226,434,130
10 Day Avg. Volume1,341,641
30 Day Avg. Volume1,307,940
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.64
Alpha-0.00714
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.48
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.59
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.60
P/FCF Ratio12.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$275.44Price Target Upside12.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
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Norfolk Southern News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Norfolk Southern Corp. Reports Strong Q4 Earnings Call---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsNSC posted better-than-expected earnings per share as a result of operating ratio improvement.
Operational EfficiencyNorfolk Southern exceeded its full-year productivity target of ~$250M by roughly $50M, showing effective cost control and operational improvements.
Bears Say
Coal MarketCoal carloads are forecast to decline due to softer demand and elevated stockpiles, impacting the utility business and export shipments.
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
24.61% Mutual Funds
17.03% Other Institutional Investors
39.13% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern Corp lowest stock price was $206.71 and its highest was $277.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern Corp’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern Corp’s market cap is $55.65B.
When is Norfolk Southern Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2025 which is in 50 days.
How were Norfolk Southern Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern Corp released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2025. The company reported $3.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.938 by $0.102.
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 $5.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.2%. See more information on Norfolk Southern Corp dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern Corp’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern Corp’s EPS estimate is 2.88.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern Corp have?
Norfolk Southern Corp has 226,434,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern Corp reported an EPS of $3.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.938. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.753%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NSC
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Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$275.44 (12.08% Upside)
$275.44 (12.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 242.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $444.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern Corp
Incoporated in 1980, Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, based in Virginia. It is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to and from the rest of the United States. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. The company transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and provides commuter passenger services.
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NSC Company Deck
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NSC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted Norfolk Southern's strong operational performance with notable improvements in volume, safety metrics, and cost reduction, contributing to revenue and productivity gains. However, challenges such as coal revenue decline, labor productivity, and tariff uncertainties present headwinds. The overall sentiment is slightly positive owing to the company's momentum and strategic initiatives that are poised to drive growth despite these challenges.Read More>---
NSC Revenue Breakdown
25.09% Intermodal
20.80% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
17.51% Chemicals
13.87% Metals and construction
22.73% Other
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NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$275.44
▲(12.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering NSC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/22 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+19.91%
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