Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
| Market Cap | 74.12B +14.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.96B +6.0% |
| Net Income | 2.68B -9.4% |
| EPS | 11.92 -9.1% |
| Shares Out | 224.62M |
| PE Ratio | 27.67 |
| Forward PE | 23.22 |
| Dividend | $5.40 (1.64%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,099,001 |
| Open | 336.24 |
| Previous Close | 338.23 |
| Day's Range | 327.52 - 336.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 277.80 - 358.60 |
| Beta | 1.28 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 360.28 (+9.18%) |
| 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 $360.28, which is an increase of 9.18% from the latest price.
News
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $379 from $376 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $379 from $376 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said it showed a 3Q…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $350 from $330 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Walter Spracklin raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $350 from $330 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company’s Q3…
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $323 from $318 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $323 from $318 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $349 from $347 at Citi
Citi analyst Ariel Rosa raised the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $349 from $347 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Railroads Gain as Cargo Shifts to Rail From Highways
U.S. railroads continued to benefit from shippers shifting cargo to rail from trucks, with Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and CSX this week posting higher quarterly revenues and profits.
US railroads pull ahead as high fuel costs hit truckers harder
Record fuel prices are pushing freight off US highways and onto trains, helping railroad companies rake in higher revenue and profits as shippers look for cheaper ways to move goods long distances.
Norfolk Southern Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 revenue rose 14% and adjusted EPS increased 10% despite fuel and inflation pressures. Higher FY2026 OpEx and CapEx outlooks reflect fuel costs and investment in growth, service, and network resilience.
Norfolk Southern Slides: Q3 2026
Norfolk Southern has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on October 22, 2026.
Norfolk Southern Earnings release: Q3 2026
Norfolk Southern released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Norfolk Southern Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Norfolk Southern has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 22, 2026.
Norfolk Southern tops profit estimates as freight demand stays strong
Norfolk Southern tops profit estimates as freight demand stays strong
Norfolk Southern reports Q3 adjusted EPS $3.62, consensus $3.47
Reports Q3 revenue $3.5B, consensus $3.48B. “Norfolk Southern (NSC) delivered another quarter of solid execution, with record revenues, and strong earnings growth aided by continued productivity gains...
Norfolk Southern reports Q3 adjusted operating ratio 65.4%, up 210 bps y/y
Adjusting for the effects of merger-related expenses and the Eastern Ohio incident in both years and restructuring and other charges in 2025, the adjusted operating ratio for third quarter 2026…
Norfolk Southern reports third quarter 2026 results
Railroad achieves record quarterly revenues and strong earnings growth ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday its third quarter 2026 financi...
Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable November 20, 2026, ...
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $347 from $376 at Citi
Citi analyst Ariel Rosa lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $347 from $376 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in…
Union Pacific CEO makes case for $85B Norfolk Southern merger amid pushback
Union Pacific seeks to acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal creating a transcontinental railroad, but some labor unions and farm groups are pushing back.
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $318 from $338 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $318 from $338 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates and…
Norfolk Southern to announce third quarter 2026 earnings results on October 22, 2026
ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its third quarter 2026 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 10:00 a.m. E...
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $350 from $386 at Susquehanna
Susquehanna analyst Harrison Bauer lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $350 from $386 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm says it remains…
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $330 from $360 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Walter Spracklin lowered the firm’s price target on Norfolk Southern (NSC) to $330 from $360 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares as part of…
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern report STB rejects requests to dismiss merger
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) acknowledged two milestones in the creation of America’s first transcontinental railroad. The Surface Transportation Board has un...
Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Combination Gains Additional Momentum
OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today acknowledged two significant milestones in the creation of America's fi...
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.