Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
295.86
-3.79 (-1.26%)
Oct 7, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-1.26%
Market Cap66.38B
Revenue (ttm)12.18B
Net Income (ttm)3.35B
Shares Out 224.35M
EPS (ttm)14.81
PE Ratio19.98
Forward PE22.56
Dividend$5.40 (1.83%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 1, 2025
Volume912,205
Open299.95
Previous Close299.65
Day's Range294.81 - 300.84
52-Week Range201.63 - 302.24
Beta1.32
AnalystsBuy
Price Target292.05 (-1.29%)
Earnings DateOct 23, 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
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 20 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $292.05, which is a decrease of -1.29% from the latest price.

Price Target
$292.05
(-1.29% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Union Pacific CEO on Norfolk Southern deal, innovation, and railroad career opportunities

Union Pacific (UNP) CEO Jim Vena sits down with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi at the Ford Pro Accelerate forum to discuss the railroad operator's workforce, President Trump's vision for U...

Other symbols: UNP
3 days ago - Yahoo Finance

Central Farm Service Commends Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Merger, Highlighting Benefits for Agriculture

TRUMAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Farm Service (CFS), a farmer-owned cooperative in Minnesota & Iowa, and long-time Union Pacific customer, announced its support for the proposed merger of Union...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Business Wire

Norfolk Southern to announce third quarter 2025 earnings results on Oct. 23, 2025

ATLANTA , Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its third quarter 2025 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 4:30 p.m. E...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Largest US rail union endorses Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger after job deal

The United States' largest railroad union, SMART, said on Monday it would back Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern after securing job protection guarantees for its member...

Other symbols: UNP
15 days ago - Reuters

Bloomberg Dividend Watchlist's 4 Ideal 'Safer' September Sizzlers

Bloomberg Intelligence highlights 50 Companies to Watch for 2025, focusing on catalysts like leadership changes, M&A, and sector trends such as AI and EVs. Dogcatcher analysis identifies 13 dividend-p...

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18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump says Union Pacific merger with Norfolk Southern 'sounds good'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific merger with Norfolk Southern "sounds good to me."

Other symbols: UNP
18 days ago - Reuters

New Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access

Innovative service increases supply chain options for customers between Louisville and key Western and Southern markets OMAHA, Neb., and ATLANTA , Sept.

Other symbols: UNP
22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85 billion plan to buy Norfolk

Union Pacific Corp CEO Jim Vena met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss the railroad's proposed $85 billion buyout of Norfolk Southern Corp , the company said on Friday, as ...

Other symbols: UNP
25 days ago - Reuters

Union Pacific CEO Vena says Norfolk Southern merger will win approval

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena said on Wednesday he was confident that the railroad operator would receive a merger approval from the U.S. administration over its deal with Norfolk Southern.

Other symbols: UNP
27 days ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference September 10, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Mark George - President, CEO & Director Ed Elkins - Executi...

27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains priority over freight, US Justice Dept says

Norfolk Southern has agreed to give Amtrak passenger trains the "highest priority" over freight trains, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern to present at Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference

ATLANTA , Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ed Elkins will participate in a...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Union Pacific reached out to CSX only after exclusivity with Norfolk Southern: Sources

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.

Other symbols: CSXUNP
6 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Merge Of Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern Signals Better Days For Rail

Money is ruthless. The genius of compound returns vivifies the previous truth.

Other symbols: UNP
2 months ago - Forbes

How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals

America's industrial engine is built on logistics. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the petrochemical sector, where the ability to move high-value commodities like oil, natural gas, and other pet...

Other symbols: UNP
2 months ago - Forbes

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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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...

2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha