Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
282.01
+0.37 (0.13%)
Oct 28, 2025, 10:10 AM EDT - Market open
0.13%
Market Cap63.28B
Revenue (ttm)12.23B
Net Income (ttm)2.96B
Shares Out 224.39M
EPS (ttm)13.11
PE Ratio21.52
Forward PE22.04
Dividend$5.40 (1.91%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 7, 2025
Volume80,052
Open282.71
Previous Close281.64
Day's Range281.34 - 282.71
52-Week Range201.63 - 302.24
Beta1.32
AnalystsBuy
Price Target297.40 (+5.46%)
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 21 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $297.4, which is an increase of 5.46% from the latest price.

Price Target
$297.4
(5.46% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

3 days 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...

4 days 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.

4 days 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...

4 days 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...

4 days 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 ...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

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14 days 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
14 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

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23 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
25 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...

26 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
5 weeks ago - Reuters

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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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5 weeks 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
5 weeks 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
6 weeks 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
6 weeks 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
6 weeks 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...

6 weeks 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.

6 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...

7 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.

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2 months 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.

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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
3 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
3 months ago - Reuters