Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
274.85
-0.45 (-0.16%)
At close: Aug 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
275.00
+0.15 (0.05%)
After-hours: Aug 1, 2025, 7:58 PM EDT
-0.16%
Market Cap61.66B
Revenue (ttm)12.18B
Net Income (ttm)3.35B
Shares Out 224.35M
EPS (ttm)14.81
PE Ratio18.56
Forward PE20.80
Dividend$5.40 (1.96%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 1, 2025
Volume2,727,412
Open274.83
Previous Close275.30
Day's Range273.10 - 276.41
52-Week Range201.63 - 288.11
Beta1.30
AnalystsBuy
Price Target285.56 (+3.9%)
Earnings DateJul 29, 2025

About MRNS

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]

Industry Railroads
Founded 1980
Employees 19,600
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NSC
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 19 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $285.56, which is an increase of 3.90% from the latest price.

Price Target
$285.56
(3.90% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Shippers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal: FT

Seven associations of shippers have reportedly expressed concern the planned deal would significantly increase the power of the merged railroad to raise prices or reduce service standards.

Other symbols: UNP
7 hours ago - New York Post

Rail customers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal, FT reports

U.S. railroad customer groups have demanded regulators block or put onerous conditions on the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern , the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Other symbols: UNP
9 hours ago - Reuters

Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to buy Norfolk Southern

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Union Pacific's plan to acquire Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.

Other symbols: UNP
3 days ago - Reuters

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern aim to file merger application by Jan 29

The Surface Transportation Board said on Wednesday that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have formally filed a notice of intent to combine, triggering the U.S. regulatory review process for a propos...

Other symbols: UNP
4 days ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern's Former Activist Investor Ancora on Union Pacific deal

Jim Chadwick, President of Ancora Alternatives, joins CNBC's Morgan Brennan to break down the Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific merger, how his proxy fight at NSC helped pave the way, and his investor pl...

Other symbols: UNP
4 days ago - CNBC Television

What To Know About $85 Billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger—And First Transcontinental Railroad

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Forbes

Two big reasons why Norfolk Southern stock closed lower despite Union Pacific deal

Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) announced a blockbuster merger that values each share of peer Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE: NSC) at $320 – huge premium on its previous close – on Tuesday. Still, NSC sha...

5 days ago - Invezz

Donald Broughton gives his read on Union Pacific being set to buy Norfolk Southern

Donald Broughton, Broughton Capital managing partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Union Pacific set to buy Norfolk Southern and UPS withdrawing its full year guidance.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - CNBC Television

Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: This Could Be A 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity

The Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger could create the first modern true transcontinental railroad, unlocking massive efficiencies and strengthening U.S. supply chains. I see $2.75 billion in annu...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) M&A Conference Call July 29, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jason A. Zampi - Executive VP & CFO Norfolk Southern Corporation Jennifer L.

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Explainer: Union Pacific deal to buy US rail rival faces lengthy review

Union Pacific's proposed purchase of smaller rival rail operator Norfolk Southern will need to be approved by the Surface Transportation Board in Washington, an independent federal agency that oversee...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Reuters

Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in $85 billion deal, Fed's July meeting begins

Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for July 29, 2025. Union Pacific agrees to acquire Norfolk Southern for an $85 billion stock and cash deal.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Yahoo Finance

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena & Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George on merger: Deal is 'great for America'

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena and Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Union Pacific's $85 billion deal to acquire Norfolk Southern, how the companies are thinki...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - CNBC Television

Largest US rail union intends to oppose Union Pacific's buy of Norfolk Southern

The largest rail union in the United States said on Tuesday it intends to oppose Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of smaller rival Norfolk Southern in regulatory proceedings, citing co...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Reuters

Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern for $85 Billion

Union Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $85 billion. The companies would combine to create a transcontinental railroad.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge creating first US transcontinental railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce a landmark $85 billion merger to create America's first transcontinental railroad, connecting over 50,000 route miles from coast to coast.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Fox Business

Union Pacific to Acquire Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Stock-Cash Rail Merger

Railroad firms Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) said on Tuesday that they have agreed to a merger to create a $200 billion rail giant based on their current market capitalizations.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Investopedia

Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in a much-anticipated $85 billion deal

The combined railroads will span more than 50,000 route miles across 43 states.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Market Watch

Union Pacific seeks to buy Norfolk Southern in $85bn merger deal

Deal would create first transcontinental US railroad worth more than $200bn and could trigger wave of mergers

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - The Guardian

Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in $85 billion deal

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - CNBC Television

Norfolk Merging With Union Pacific for $320 a Share. The Early Deal Spread Is Huge.

Tuesday, railroad Norfolk Southern announced second quarter earnings and, more importantly, a plan to merge with Union Pacific.

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Barrons

Norfolk Southern reports second quarter 2025 results

Delivers net income and EPS growth of 4% and 5%, respectively; adjusted net income and EPS improved 7% and 8%, respectively Expects 2%-3% growth in revenues and 100–150 bps of improvement in adjusted ...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Union Pacific to buy Norfolk in $85 billion mega US railroad deal

Union Pacific said on Tuesday it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal, to create the nation's first coast-to-coast freight rail operator and reshape the movement of goods fr...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Reuters

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America's First Transcontinental Railroad

OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced an agreement to create America's first transcontinental railr...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Business Wire