Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
250.85
+2.25 (0.91%)
Jun 16, 2025, 9:56 AM - Market open
0.91%
Market Cap 56.55B
Revenue (ttm) 12.11B
Net Income (ttm) 3.32B
Shares Out 225.44M
EPS (ttm) 14.65
PE Ratio 16.97
Forward PE 19.00
Dividend $5.40 (2.17%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 2, 2025
Volume 22,220
Open 249.96
Previous Close 248.60
Day's Range 249.30 - 250.03
52-Week Range 201.63 - 277.60
Beta 1.31
Analysts Buy
Price Target 266.53 (+6.25%)
Earnings Date Jul 24, 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 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 Forecast

According to 19 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $266.53, which is an increase of 6.25% from the latest price.

Price Target
$266.53
(6.25% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern board elects Richard Anderson as chair

Railroad operator Norfolk Southern said on Thursday it had elected former Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson as the independent chair of the board effective immediately.

3 days ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern board of directors elects Richard Anderson as chair

ATLANTA , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE: NSC) Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Richard H. Anderson , the former CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern to present at 2025 Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference

ATLANTA , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer J...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern: Get On Board This Dividend Stock Now

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11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Claude Mongeau resigns as chair of Norfolk Southern Board

New chair to be elected at the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors ATLANTA , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced Chairman Claude Mongeau ...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern to present at Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference

ATLANTA , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will participate in a fireside chat at the Wolfe Resear...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 8:45 AM ET Company Participants Luke Nichols - Senior Director of IR Mark George - President and CEO John Orr -...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern reaffirms annual forecast, tops first-quarter revenue estimates

U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern reaffirmed its annual forecast after topping first-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday, on the back of increased volume in intermodal freight transport.

7 weeks ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern reports first quarter 2025 results

Delivers adjusted net income and EPS growth of 8% despite weather-related disruptions Reiterates full-year guidance while recognizing macro-economic uncertainty ATLANTA , April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend

ATLANTA , April 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 May 20, 2025, to ...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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Norfolk Southern to announce first quarter 2025 earnings results April 23, 2025

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

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Industry-first program cuts supply chain emissions for freight rail customers

ATLANTA , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern to present at J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

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