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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
$291.88
-$0.77(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$291.88
-$0.77(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$201.63 - $302.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.45M
Market Cap
$71.36B
Enterprise Value$83.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.30
Shares Outstanding244,708,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,567,578
30 Day Avg. Volume1,446,718
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 Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$311.55Price Target Upside6.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)12.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsNorfolk Southern reported adjusted EPS of $3.30, beating the consensus estimate of $3.19, primarily driven by lower expenses and a large land sale.
Fuel EfficiencyThe network is running well with improvements in locomotive productivity and car miles per day, contributing to an all-time quarterly record in fuel efficiency.
Operational EfficiencyOperations 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
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.
Earnings PressureEarnings are expected to remain pressured in the immediate term in light of a challenged volume outlook, maturing cost reduction opportunities, and emphasis on service/safety.
Volume LossLost share in domestic intermodal is expected to impact performance, and regaining momentum might take multiple bid seasons.
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 $71.36B.
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 34 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 1.85%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is 2.85.
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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$311.55 (6.74% Upside)
$311.55 (6.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.44%
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 major North American transportation service provider, primarily engaged in the operation of railroads. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the company operates a comprehensive network of railroads that spans over 19,500 miles across 22 eastern states and the District of Columbia. NSC offers a range of transportation services including intermodal, bulk commodities, automotive, and general merchandise freight services, catering to various industries such as agriculture, chemicals, and manufacturing.
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
20.80% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
17.51% Chemicals
13.87% Metals and construction
9.44% Automotive
25.09% Intermodal
13.29% Coal
NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$311.55
▲(6.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
19.38% Mutual Funds
18.58% Other Institutional Investors
42.67% Public Companies and Individual Investors