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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$201.63 - $288.11
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)2.37M
Market Cap
$62.37B
Enterprise ValueN/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.8
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2025EPS Estimate
3.32Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 01, 2025Dividend Yield1.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.29
Shares Outstanding224,354,310
10 Day Avg. Volume4,460,842
30 Day Avg. Volume2,368,687
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$294.20Price Target Upside7.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Merger OpportunitiesThe proposed merger between NSC and UNP could create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S., potentially benefiting industry, communities, shippers, and labor.
Productivity ImprovementsNSC now sees a minimum of $175M+ of y/y productivity savings versus its prior forecast of $150M+.
Bears Say
Revenue ChallengesLower fuel prices and moderating export coal yields are expected to pressure Norfolk Southern's 2Q revenue per carload.
Volume TrendsNorfolk Southern’s 2Q volumes trended below the prior target, mainly driven by slower Intermodal growth.
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 $288.11 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern’s market cap is $62.37B.
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2025 which is in 81 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2025. The company reported $3.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.305 by -$0.015.
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 1.96%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is 3.32.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 224,354,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of $3.29 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.305. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.045%.
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:
$294.20 (7.04% Upside)
$294.20 (7.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 194.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a major American transportation company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Operating primarily in the eastern United States, the company is one of the nation's leading railroad networks, providing rail transportation services for raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. Its core services include the transportation of industrial products, coal, intermodal containers, and automotive products, serving various sectors such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.
NSC Company Deck
NSC Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Norfolk Southern experienced significant challenges due to weather-related disruptions, leading to increased costs. However, the company demonstrated resilience and operational efficiency, achieving notable EPS growth and labor productivity savings. Despite facing pressures from lower coal prices and economic uncertainty, the company's proactive cost management and service improvements present a balanced outlook.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
NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$294.20
▲(7.04%Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
25.65% Mutual Funds
1.30% Other Institutional Investors
52.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors