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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$206.71 - $277.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.26M
Market Cap
$49.94B
Enterprise Value$69.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.16B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2025EPS Estimate
2.8Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield2.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.57
Shares Outstanding226,237,290
10 Day Avg. Volume1,221,215
30 Day Avg. Volume1,260,476
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.43
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.33
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)13.80
P/FCF Ratio11.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$273.25Price Target Upside29.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operational EfficiencyImproved train velocity and reduced dwell times highlight Norfolk Southern's operational gains.
Operational PerformanceVolumes are trending above targets, indicating operational momentum for Norfolk Southern.
Bears Say
Coal Pricing PressureThe company is facing pressure from lower coal export benchmark pricing.
Weather ImpactsNorfolk Southern experienced significant weather-related costs, impacting its first quarter.
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Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
25.47% Mutual Funds
17.11% Other Institutional Investors
37.44% 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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was $206.71 and its highest was $277.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern’s market cap is $49.94B.
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2025 which is in 17 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern 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 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 2.45%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is 2.8.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 226,237,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern 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?
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:
$273.25 (29.55% Upside)
$273.25 (29.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 242.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $157.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a major American transportation service provider, primarily operating within the railway sector. The company is one of the largest freight rail networks in North America, offering comprehensive rail transportation solutions. Its core services include the transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods across a vast network that spans the eastern United States. Norfolk Southern focuses on key freight categories such as intermodal, automotive, coal, agriculture, chemicals, and metals, serving diverse industries and markets.
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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
$273.25
▲(29.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering NSC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/23 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+16.00%
reiterated a buy rating 10 days ago
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