Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
269.88
-2.87 (-1.05%)
Dec 3, 2024, 12:34 PM EST - Market open
-1.05%
Market Cap 61.06B
Revenue (ttm) 12.17B
Net Income (ttm) 2.41B
Shares Out 226.24M
EPS (ttm) 10.66
PE Ratio 25.28
Forward PE 20.59
Dividend $5.40 (2.00%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 1, 2024
Volume 252,436
Open 272.67
Previous Close 272.75
Day's Range 268.06 - 272.90
52-Week Range 206.71 - 277.60
Beta 1.31
Analysts Buy
Price Target 275.68 (+2.15%)
Earnings Date Jan 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 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 2.15% from the latest price.

Price Target
$275.68
(2.15% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

15 days ago - PRNewsWire

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.

19 days ago - CNBC

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

ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) ("Norfolk Southern" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Ancora Hold...

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25 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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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...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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.

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

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...

5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

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

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6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

6 weeks 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 ...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend

ATLANTA , Oct. 18, 2024 /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, 2024, to ...

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Norfolk Southern donates additional $400K to Red Cross for Hurricane Milton and Helene relief efforts

Total 2024 contributions to Red Cross reach $775K for disaster recovery efforts ATLANTA , Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has contributed an additional $400,000 ...

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Norfolk Southern to announce third quarter 2024 earnings results on October 22, 2024

ATLANTA , Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its third quarter 2024 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. E...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern donates $100K to Red Cross, activates Employee Disaster Relief Program

Supports multi-state relief effort underway for Hurricane Helene ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC) has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support t...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer

ATLANTA , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern's Undeniable Potential: A Turnaround You Don't Want To Miss

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Norfolk Southern names new members to executive leadership team

Jason A. Zampi appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jason M. Morris appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary ATLANTA , Sept.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern To See Volume Gains Amid Productivity Improvements Despite Management Churn: Analyst

BofA Securities analyst Ken Hoexter reiterated the Buy rating on Norfolk Southern Corporation NSC, with a price objective of $259.

2 months ago - Benzinga