Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
237.55
+1.67 (0.71%)
Jan 6, 2025, 10:05 AM EST - Market open
0.71%
Market Cap 53.74B
Revenue (ttm) 12.17B
Net Income (ttm) 2.41B
Shares Out 226.24M
EPS (ttm) 10.66
PE Ratio 22.22
Forward PE 18.17
Dividend $5.40 (2.28%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 1, 2024
Volume 62,481
Open 237.50
Previous Close 235.88
Day's Range 236.24 - 238.31
52-Week Range 206.71 - 277.60
Beta 1.34
Analysts Buy
Price Target 275.68 (+16.05%)
Earnings Date Jan 29, 2025

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]

Industry Railroads
Sector Industrials
Founded 1980
Employees 20,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NSC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Norfolk Southern's revenue was $12.16 billion, a decrease of -4.62% compared to the previous year's $12.75 billion. Earnings were $1.82 billion, a decrease of -44.19%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 19 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $275.68, which is an increase of 16.05% from the latest price.

Price Target
$275.68
(16.05% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Norfolk Southern to announce fourth quarter 2024 earnings results Jan. 29

ATLANTA , Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its fourth quarter 2024 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ...

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13 days ago - Market Watch

Norfolk Southern: Moving Efficiently Into 2025

Norfolk Southern is currently undervalued, presenting a buying opportunity for investors. NSC's improving balance sheet, infrastructure investments, and expanding intermodal train capacity position it...

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Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer

PC Bryant appointed Vice President Human Resources ATLANTA , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Ann A. Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer, with respons...

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Norfolk Southern to present at Stephens Annual Investment Conference

ATLANTA , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer...

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Ancora, Norfolk Southern strike settlement deal to avert proxy fight

Norfolk Southern and activist investor Ancora struck a deal to avert a proxy fight at the railroad.

7 weeks ago - CNBC

Norfolk Southern to Add New Independent Director to Board via Cooperation Agreement with Shareholder Ancora

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Norfolk Southern Names Joe Carpenter Vice President Law

ATLANTA , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced the appointment of Joseph H. Carpenter IV as Vice President Law.

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Norfolk Southern's new Customer Advisory Board builds on customer-centric focus

ATLANTA , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is uniting a diverse group of industry leaders and stakeholders to form its Customer Advisory Board. The new initiative...

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Norfolk Southern's Brosnan Forest Provides Timber for New Academic Building at Clemson University

Project marks first time blockchain technology has been applied to a mass timber project ATLANTA , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), today announced it would prov...

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Norfolk Southern: Q3, Superb Profitability And Productivity Improvements

Norfolk Southern's Q3 showed significant operational efficiency improvements at the railroad. Productivity gains, including increased car velocities and reduced fuel expenses, have enhanced profitabil...

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Norfolk Southern's Q3 Beat Fuels Analyst Optimism Despite Q4 Challenges—Long-Term Growth Potential In Focus

Several analysts revised the price target on Norfolk Southern Corporation NSC following third quarter results.

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Watch CNBC's full interview with new Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George

Morgan Brennan sits down with new Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George in an exclusive interview, his first in the role. George discusses sustaining company growth, recovering Hurricane Helene, responding...

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2024 8:45 AM ET Company Participants Luke Nichols - Senior Director of IR Mark George - President and CEO John Orr...

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Norfolk Southern posts upbeat quarterly results on improving rail service, volumes

U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern reported third-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, helped by strength in its merchandise and intermodal segments.

2 months ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern reports strong third quarter 2024 results

Productivity initiatives drive further margin improvement On track to meet adjusted operating ratio targets for second half and full year 2024 ATLANTA , Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern ...

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Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Tentative agreement comes in advance of the next collective bargaining round, delivering significant future enhancements to pay, health care, and vacation. ATLANTA , Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norf...

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