Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
291.60
+0.19 (0.07%)
Dec 22, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.07%
Market Cap65.43B
Revenue (ttm)12.23B
Net Income (ttm)2.96B
Shares Out 224.39M
EPS (ttm)13.11
PE Ratio22.24
Forward PE23.17
Dividend$5.40 (1.85%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 7, 2025
Volume1,017,127
Open291.52
Previous Close291.41
Day's Range289.27 - 292.67
52-Week Range201.63 - 302.24
Beta1.32
AnalystsBuy
Price Target295.55 (+1.36%)
Earnings DateJan 28, 2026

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 21 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $295.55, which is an increase of 1.36% from the latest price.

Price Target
$295.55
(1.36% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger faces pushback from signalmen's union

A rail workers' union on Monday opposed Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern , warning that the deal could undermine safety and impact the workforce.

Other symbols: UNP
22 hours ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Union Pacific kicks off regulatory review for $85 bln coast‑to‑coast rail merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Friday filed a nearly 7,000‑page merger application with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), triggering a 30‑day period in which the regulator can seek m...

Other symbols: UNP
3 days ago - Reuters

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern File for Merger Approval From Surface Transportation Board

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board requesting approval of their proposed merger.

Other symbols: UNP
3 days ago - WSJ

Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Friday filed an application with the U.S. transport regulator to review their $85 billion proposed merger, which would create the nation's first coast-to-coast fr...

Other symbols: UNP
4 days ago - Reuters

Creating America's First Transcontinental Railroad: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's STB Merger Application Details Enhancements to Competition and Public Benefits

OMAHA, Nebraska & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) re...

Other symbols: UNP
4 days ago - Business Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Analyst Call to Review STB Merger Application to Create America's First Transcontinental Railroad

OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will submit their application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, requesting approval to combine...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Business Wire

2 big rail unions oppose $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger

The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that represent more than half their workers over concerns it will jeopardize safety a...

Other symbols: UNP
5 days ago - Fast Company

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12 days ago - CNBC

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21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Republican state AGs raise concerns on Union Pacific deal for Norfolk Southern

A group of nine Republican state attorneys general on Friday raised competition concerns about Union Pacific's UNP.N plan to buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal to create the fir...

Other symbols: UNP
5 weeks ago - Reuters

Union Pacific shareholders approve Norfolk deal

Union Pacific shareholders approved a merger with Norfolk Southern , the railroad operators said on Friday.

Other symbols: UNP
5 weeks ago - Reuters

Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Transaction with Union Pacific

ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

Agreement delivers significant future enhancements to pay, health care and vacation ATLANTA , Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it has reached...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern: Hold For Now, But Watch For A Pullback

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has delivered a strong total return since my last review, outperforming the S&P 500 by approximately 10%. NSC's long-term return potential remains decent, though ongoing risks l...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 4:30 PM EDT Company Participants Luke Nichols Mark George - President, CEO & Director John Orr - COO & Executive VP Ed E...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Norfolk Southern Third-Quarter Sales Rise, Ups Productivity Target

The railroad company, which agreed to sell itself to Union Pacific in July, reported a profit of $711 million and upped its productivity target to $200 million.

2 months ago - WSJ

Norfolk Southern reports third quarter 2025 results

Delivered safety improvements and service consistency, while driving continued productivity gains Raising 2025 productivity target to ~$200 million from ~$175 million ATLANTA , Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswi...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages Norfolk Southern Corporation Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) breached their fiduciary d...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend

ATLANTA , Oct. 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 Nov. 20, 2025, to ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

JMU expert can discuss proposed Norfolk Southern merger with Union Pacific

Harrisonburg, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Norfolk Southern continues talks to merge with Union Pacific, one of the nation's largest West Coast railroads, the potential deal is drawi...

Other symbols: UNP
2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire