| Market Cap | 63.85B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.18B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 3.35B |
| Shares Out | 224.35M |
| EPS (ttm) | 14.81 |
| PE Ratio | 19.22 |
| Forward PE | 21.55 |
| Dividend | $5.40 (1.90%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Volume | 4,575,302 |
| Open | 286.37 |
| Previous Close | 284.35 |
| Day's Range | 269.31 - 291.69 |
| 52-Week Range | 201.63 - 291.69 |
| Beta | 1.30 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 285.56 (+0.34%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 21, 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]
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 19 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $285.56, which is an increase of 0.34% from the latest price.
News
Merge Of Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern Signals Better Days For Rail
Money is ruthless. The genius of compound returns vivifies the previous truth.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
What To Know About $85 Billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger—And First Transcontinental Railroad
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Berkshire Hathaway Deal for CSX Looks More Likely After Blockbuster Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific Railroad Merger
The ball is in Warren Buffett's court.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in $85 billion deal
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.
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 ...