Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
| Market Cap | 65.43B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.23B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 2.96B |
| Shares Out | 224.39M |
| EPS (ttm) | 13.11 |
| PE Ratio | 22.24 |
| Forward PE | 23.17 |
| Dividend | $5.40 (1.85%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,017,127 |
| Open | 291.52 |
| Previous Close | 291.41 |
| Day's Range | 289.27 - 292.67 |
| 52-Week Range | 201.63 - 302.24 |
| Beta | 1.32 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 295.55 (+1.36%) |
| Earnings Date | Jan 28, 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 consist of sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum produ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Norfolk Southern's revenue was $12.12 billion, a decrease of -0.27% compared to the previous year's $12.16 billion. Earnings were $2.62 billion, an increase of 43.59%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 21 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $295.55, which is an increase of 1.36% from the latest price.
News
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger faces pushback from signalmen's union
A rail workers' union on Monday opposed Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern , warning that the deal could undermine safety and impact the workforce.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript
Union Pacific kicks off regulatory review for $85 bln coast‑to‑coast rail merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Friday filed a nearly 7,000‑page merger application with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), triggering a 30‑day period in which the regulator can seek m...
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern File for Merger Approval From Surface Transportation Board
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board requesting approval of their proposed merger.
Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Friday filed an application with the U.S. transport regulator to review their $85 billion proposed merger, which would create the nation's first coast-to-coast fr...
Creating America's First Transcontinental Railroad: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's STB Merger Application Details Enhancements to Competition and Public Benefits
OMAHA, Nebraska & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) re...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Analyst Call to Review STB Merger Application to Create America's First Transcontinental Railroad
OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will submit their application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, requesting approval to combine...
2 big rail unions oppose $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that represent more than half their workers over concerns it will jeopardize safety a...
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Republican state AGs raise concerns on Union Pacific deal for Norfolk Southern
A group of nine Republican state attorneys general on Friday raised competition concerns about Union Pacific's UNP.N plan to buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal to create the fir...
Union Pacific shareholders approve Norfolk deal
Union Pacific shareholders approved a merger with Norfolk Southern , the railroad operators said on Friday.
Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Transaction with Union Pacific
ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its...
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Norfolk Southern Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Agreement delivers significant future enhancements to pay, health care and vacation ATLANTA , Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it has reached...
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 4:30 PM EDT Company Participants Luke Nichols Mark George - President, CEO & Director John Orr - COO & Executive VP Ed E...
Norfolk Southern Third-Quarter Sales Rise, Ups Productivity Target
The railroad company, which agreed to sell itself to Union Pacific in July, reported a profit of $711 million and upped its productivity target to $200 million.
Norfolk Southern reports third quarter 2025 results
Delivered safety improvements and service consistency, while driving continued productivity gains Raising 2025 productivity target to ~$200 million from ~$175 million ATLANTA , Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswi...
Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages Norfolk Southern Corporation Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) breached their fiduciary d...
Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA , Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Nov. 20, 2025, to ...
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JMU expert can discuss proposed Norfolk Southern merger with Union Pacific
Harrisonburg, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Norfolk Southern continues talks to merge with Union Pacific, one of the nation's largest West Coast railroads, the potential deal is drawi...