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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
3.25Last Year’s EPS
3.06Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 20 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 23, 2025
|% Change Since: 3.04%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2025
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.Company Guidance
In the Norfolk Southern Corporation's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported several key metrics and projections. Despite facing significant winter disruptions, including 18 storms and $35 million in storm restoration costs, Norfolk Southern achieved an 8% growth in earnings per share (EPS) on an adjusted basis, supported by $55 million in labor productivity savings. The company maintained an adjusted operating ratio of 67.9%, even with the adverse weather impacts. Additionally, Norfolk Southern set a record for fuel efficiency for the fourth consecutive quarter with a 13% year-over-year improvement in horsepower per ton (HPT). The company is committed to a $150 million cost reduction for the full year and projects a 3% revenue growth alongside 150 basis points of operating ratio improvement, although it acknowledged the uncertainty in the market due to potential tariff impacts and broader economic conditions.EPS Growth Amid Challenges
Norfolk Southern delivered 8% EPS growth on an adjusted basis, despite absorbing $35 million in storm restoration costs.
Labor Productivity Savings
The company achieved $55 million in labor productivity savings, contributing significantly to cost reductions.
Safety Improvements
The FRA injury ratio decreased by 13% year-over-year, and train accident frequency was reduced by 43%.
Intermodal Volume Increase
Intermodal volume increased by 3% year-over-year with gains in both domestic and international segments.
Zero-Based Operating Plan Benefits
The new operating plan led to a net reduction of over 100 weekly crew starts and improved fuel efficiency by 13% year-over-year.
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NSC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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NSC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | $220.00 | $221.95 | +0.89% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $250.96 | $255.36 | +1.75% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $245.50 | $257.64 | +4.95% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $219.30 | $243.23 | +10.91% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Norfolk Southern (NSC) report earnings?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Norfolk Southern (NSC) earnings time?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) earnings time is at Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is NSC EPS forecast?
NSC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 3.25.
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