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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) Stock Overview

NYSE:NSC - US6558441084 - Common Stock

276.142 USD
-1.25 (-0.45%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 2:07:50 PM

NSC Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High291.7
52 Week Low201.63
Market Cap61.95B
Shares224.35M
Float224.20M
Yearly Dividend5.4
Dividend Yield1.9%
EPS(TTM)12.27
PE22.51
Fwd PE19.46
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
IPO06-02 1982-06-02
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS SubIndustryRail Transportation


NSC short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of NSC in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 10

NSC long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of NSC in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 10 20 30

The current stock price of NSC is 276.142 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -3.15%. In the past year, price increased by 8.29%.

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC Daily stock chart

NSC Competitors/Peers

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UNP UNION PACIFIC CORP 19.46 132.05B
CP CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY 23.71 70.30B
CSX CSX CORP 19.56 60.52B
CNI CANADIAN NATL RAILWAY CO 18.41 60.34B
FIP FTAI INFRASTRUCTURE INC N/A 602.50M

About NSC

Company Profile

NSC logo image Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, which engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and currently employs 19,600 full-time employees. The firm is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the Southeast, East, and Midwest and, via interchange with rail carriers, to and from the rest of the United States. The company also transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. The company offers an intermodal network in the eastern half of the United States. Its railroad operations system reaches various manufacturing plants, electric generating facilities, mines, distribution centers and transload facilities. The company serves various industries such as agriculture, forest and consumer products, automotive, chemicals, and metals and construction. Its coal franchise supports the electric generation market, directly serving over 18 coal-fired power plants, as well as the export, domestic metallurgical, and industrial markets, through direct rail and river, lake, and coastal.

Company Info

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP

650 W Peachtree Street Nw

Atlanta GEORGIA 23510 US

CEO: James A. Squires

Employees: 19600

NSC Company Website

NSC Investor Relations

Phone: 14704636807

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC FAQ

What is the stock price of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP today?

The current stock price of NSC is 276.142 USD. The price decreased by -0.45% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP stock?

The exchange symbol of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP is NSC and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is NSC stock listed?

NSC stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP stock?

28 analysts have analysed NSC and the average price target is 300.16 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.7% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 276.142. Check the NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP worth?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) has a market capitalization of 61.95B USD. This makes NSC a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP have?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) currently has 19600 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) has a support level at 277.38 and a resistance level at 280.49. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of NSC support and resistance levels.


Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) expected to grow?

The Revenue of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is expected to grow by 1.62% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the NSC EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock pay dividends?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) has a dividend yield of 1.9%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 5.4. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of NSC dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) report earnings?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) will report earnings on 2025-10-20, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC)?

The PE ratio for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is 22.51. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 12.27 and the current share price of 276.142 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for NSC.


What is the Short Interest ratio of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?

The outstanding short interest for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is 1.22% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the NSC short interest.


NSC Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to NSC. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, NSC turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 67.49% of all stocks.


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NSC Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NSC. While NSC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health.


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NSC Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months NSC reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 12.27. The EPS increased by 11.24% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 27.48%
ROA 7.58%
ROE 22.63%
Debt/Equity 1.11
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%7.52%
Sales Q2Q%2.17%
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.71%

NSC Forecast & Estimates

28 analysts have analysed NSC and the average price target is 300.16 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.7% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 276.142.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 7.33% and a revenue growth 1.62% for NSC


Analysts
Analysts70
Price Target300.16 (8.7%)
EPS Next Y7.33%
Revenue Next Year1.62%

NSC Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners79.66%
Ins Owners0.02%
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio1.31