Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
| Market Cap | 73.55B +27.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.19B +0.6% |
| Net Income | 2.67B -19.6% |
| EPS | 11.87 -19.0% |
| Shares Out | 224.59M |
| PE Ratio | 27.59 |
| Forward PE | 25.87 |
| Dividend | $5.40 (1.65%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Volume | 636,072 |
| Open | 325.00 |
| Previous Close | 323.77 |
| Day's Range | 323.79 - 328.58 |
| 52-Week Range | 257.49 - 328.58 |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 336.44 (+2.74%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
About NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum produ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Norfolk Southern's revenue was $12.18 billion, an increase of 0.47% compared to the previous year's $12.12 billion. Earnings were $2.87 billion, an increase of 9.58%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 21 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $336.44, which is an increase of 2.74% from the latest price.
News
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $316 from $331 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $316 from $331 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm is updating estimates as part of…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $360 from $330 at Baird
Baird raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $360 from $330 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model. Published first on…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $351 from $335 at Citi
Citi analyst Ariel Rosa raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $351 from $335 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Transports’ Q2 earnings are likely…
Norfolk Southern resumed with an Equal Weight at Stephens
Stephens analyst Bascome Majors resumed coverage of Norfolk Southern (NSC) with an Equal Weight rating and $354 price target The transport cycle is broadly improving, with more fundamental upside pote...
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern respond to STB request for supplemental info
Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) have submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s May 28 request for additional information to support their acce...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Respond to STB's Request for Supplemental Information, Submitting First Round of Their Responses
OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transport...
Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: How Politics Can Have A Body Count
The proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is about life and death. Yes, you read that right.
Norfolk Southern to announce second quarter 2026 earnings results on July 23, 2026
ATLANTA, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its second quarter 2026 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 10 a.m. ET...
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $320 from $360 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $320 from $360 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares as part of a broader research…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $337 from $330 at Susquehanna
Susquehanna raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $337 from $330 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm said rail volumes seem to be…
Norfolk Southern names Brian Barr as COO, succeeding John Orr
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has appointed Brian Barr as COO. Barr has been with Norfolk Southern for two years leading the Mechanical department. As COO, he will leverage more than 28…
Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Chief Operating Officer
ATLANTA, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has appointed Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Barr has been with Norfolk Southern for two years leading the ...
CN commends STB’s decision to freeze Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger
Olivier Chouc, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, CN said, “CN (CNI) commends the Surface Transportation Board’s for its decision to freeze the merger review and order Union Pacific (UN...
UNP, Norfolk fall after Surface Transportation Board asks for more information
The Surface Transportation Board told Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) to provide additional information regarding the potential competitive effects of their proposed merger. “Several as...
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern reiterate commitment to work with STB
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) “applauded” the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to accept their merger application, calling it “an important step toward ...
Creating America's First Transcontinental Railroad: STB Accepts Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application
OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today applauded the Surface Transportation Board (STB)'s decision to accept t...
Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board said on Thursday it has paused the review of railroad operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger application, while it seeks more informa...
The $71.5 Billion Merger of Two Giant Railroads Just Hit a Snag
The federal Surface Transportation Board is seeking more information on the impact of combining Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern Transcript: 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference
Merger application resubmitted with enhanced data and public benefits, aiming for a final decision by summer 2027. Strong volume momentum is driven by chemicals, coal, and domestic intermodal, while productivity gains and fuel efficiency support margin improvement despite inflation and fuel headwinds.
Norfolk Southern to present at Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference
ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will present at the Wo...
Norfolk Southern Transcript: Bank of America’s 33th Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference
Management highlighted strong execution on safety, service, and cost discipline, with productivity gains and stable volumes despite operational challenges. The merger process is advancing with a strengthened application, revised synergy targets, and ongoing regulatory review, while financial guidance reflects inflation and fuel headwinds.
CN urging STB to reject amended Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern application
CN (CNI) filed comments with the Surface Transportation Board that it says demonstrate that the amended merger application submitted by Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) “still fails to…
Canadian Pacific Kansas City CEO says UNP/NSC merger ‘unnecessary’
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) President and CEO Keith Creel issued the following statement regarding the merger application refiled by Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) with the Surfa...
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $327 from $342 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $327 from $342 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Management is upbeat on demand and merger growth…
Norfolk Southern to present at Bank of America 2026 Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference
ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will present at the Bank of America 2026 Industrials, Tra...