Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
| Market Cap | 70.56B +13.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.54B +3.0% |
| Net Income | 2.63B -21.3% |
| EPS | 11.72 -20.9% |
| Shares Out | 224.61M |
| PE Ratio | 26.81 |
| Forward PE | 22.95 |
| Dividend | $5.40 (1.72%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,898,258 |
| Open | 318.63 |
| Previous Close | 318.97 |
| Day's Range | 314.00 - 318.88 |
| 52-Week Range | 277.76 - 358.60 |
| Beta | 1.27 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 365.28 (+16.27%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 22, 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, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum produ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Norfolk Southern's revenue was $12.18 billion, an increase of 0.47% compared to the previous year's $12.12 billion. Earnings were $2.87 billion, an increase of 9.58%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 21 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $365.28, which is an increase of 16.27% from the latest price.
News
Union-Norfolk rivals request thousands of miles access in remedy ask, Axios says
Railroads opposing the proposed merger of Union Pacific (UNP) with Norfolk Southern (NSC) will ask regulators for access to thousands of miles of tracks if the deal goes through, which…
More Than 500 Customers Back Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Combination as a Catalyst for American Growth
Shippers Across U.S. Industries Cite Expanded Market Access, Stronger Supply Chains and New Growth Opportunities as the Combination's Key Benefits OMAHA, Neb. and ATLANTA, Sept.
Norfolk Southern Transcript: Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference
Elevated fuel prices have created headwinds for operating ratio, but strong industrial demand and productivity gains support growth. The merger process is advancing, with expanded customer protections and ongoing investments in technology and service. Autonomous trucking and global factors remain key industry considerations.
SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Governor cites economic growth, supply chain efficiency and expanded opportunities for South Carolina businesses ATLANTA and OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum continues to build for...
Norfolk Southern to present at Morgan Stanely 14th Annual Laguna Conference
ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Offic...
STB Should Reject Opponents' Baseless Prima Facie Challenges; Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Merger Application Easily Meets the Standard
OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern demonstrated today that opponents' prima facie challenges should be squarely rejected. In their response filing, the railroad...
US transport regulator resumes review of Union Pacific's proposed Norfolk merger
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Tuesday said it has resumed consideration of Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern , while stressing that the move does not signal approval o...
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern File Supplemental Information to STB on Merger
The companies added commitments, including expanded gateway pricing, to ensure the combined railroad will provide faster, more reliable service as promised.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern enhance their merger application
Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) enhanced their merger application by offering customer protections that go beyond those provided in any prior rail merger. The new commitments are provid...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Affirm Strength of Merger Application and Offer Unprecedented New Customer Assurances
OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) today enhanced their merger application by offering customer protections that go beyond those provide...
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $355 from $310 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $355 from $310 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The company delivered a solid quater,…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $377 from $360 at Baird
Baird raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $377 from $360 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $360 from $320 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Walter Spracklin raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $360 from $320 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company’s Q2…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $338 from $316 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $338 from $316 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $363 from $341 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $363 from $341 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The “favorable” revenue backdrop supports Q2 and a…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $376 from $337 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $376 from $337 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said they NSC beat expectations…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $376 from $351 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $376 from $351 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $400 from $360 at Barclays
Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $400 from $360 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares post the Q2 report. The…
Norfolk Southern Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 saw 7% growth in net income and EPS, driven by strong volume and revenue gains across key markets, despite higher fuel and inflationary costs. Updated expense guidance reflects fuel headwinds, but margin improvement is expected as fuel costs ease and operational efficiencies continue.
Norfolk Southern Slides: Q2 2026
Norfolk Southern has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 23, 2026.
Norfolk Southern Earnings release: Q2 2026
Norfolk Southern released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Norfolk Southern Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Norfolk Southern has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 23, 2026.
Norfolk Southern Posts Higher Revenue as Demand Trends Improve
Stripping out one-time costs, such as expenses related to its tie-up with Union Pacific and continued costs from its freight-train derailment in Ohio, earnings were $3.52 a share in the second quarter...
Norfolk Southern rides freight demand, fuel surcharges to quarterly profit beat
Norfolk Southern beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, as stronger freight demand and increased fuel surcharges billed to customers helped counter fuel-cost p...
Norfolk Southern reports Q2 adjusted EPS $3.52, consensus $3.32
Reports Q2 revenue $3.5B, consensus $3.38B. “Norfolk Southern (NSC) delivered a strong second quarter, exceeding our expectations as demand improved across key markets,” said Mark George, President an...