Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE: NSC · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
224.80
+4.12 (1.87%)
At close: May 31, 2024, 4:00 PM
224.82
+0.02 (0.01%)
After-hours: May 31, 2024, 7:33 PM EDT
1.87%
Market Cap 50.79B
Revenue (ttm) 12.03B
Net Income (ttm) 1.41B
Shares Out 225.91M
EPS (ttm) 6.21
PE Ratio 36.20
Forward PE 18.08
Dividend $5.40 (2.40%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 2, 2024
Volume 879,105
Open 220.79
Previous Close 220.68
Day's Range 219.99 - 224.94
52-Week Range 183.09 - 263.66
Beta 1.30
Analysts Buy
Price Target 260.88 (+16.05%)
Earnings Date Jul 25, 2024

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
CEO Mark R. George
Employees 20,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NSC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, NSC's revenue was $12.16 billion, a decrease of -4.62% compared to the previous year's $12.75 billion. Earnings were $1.83 billion, a decrease of -44.13%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $260.88, which is an increase of 16.05% from the latest price.

Price Target
$260.88
(16.05% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Norfolk Southern Corporation Investor Alert Update (NYSE: NSC): Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP Investigating Potential Claims Against the Company's Officers and Directors Following $310 Million Settlement with the DOJ and EPA

SAN FRANCISCO , May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP advises Norfolk Southern Corporation investors that the firm is investigating potential legal claims arising from the Februa...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern names Claude Mongeau chair of the board of directors

Francesca A. DeBiase to serve as chair of Governance and Nominating Committee Richard H.

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern agrees to $310 million federal settlement over Ohio train derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $310 million to settle charges over the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment that occurred in February 2023, with the majority of that going to cleanup costs. The ...

8 days ago - CNBC

Norfolk Southern agrees to settlement of more than $300 million with federal government over East Palestine, Ohio, derailment

Norfolk Southern Corp. has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of the Interior to resolve all their claims and i...

8 days ago - Market Watch

Norfolk Southern Settles Government's Ohio Derailment Probe

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to resolve the federal government's investigation into the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

8 days ago - WSJ

Norfolk Southern reaches agreement to resolve federal East Palestine derailment claims and investigations

Agreement establishes long-term health monitoring and mental health services for residents and first responders, codifies rail safety improvements, and recognizes Norfolk Southern's extensive communit...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Which Is A Better Pick – Norfolk Southern Or Snowflake Stock?

We think Norfolk Southern stock (NYSE: NSC) and Snowflake stock (NYSE: SNOW) will offer similar returns in the next three years. Although these companies are from different sectors, they share similar...

Other symbols: SNOW
11 days ago - Forbes

Norfolk Southern to present at Wolfe 17th Annual Global Transportation and Industrials Conference

ATLANTA , May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr will make a presentation at the Wolfe 17th Annual Global T...

14 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern welcomes new board members, reiterates commitment to shareholders

Certified results of 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders confirm newly constituted board  Board of directors committed to working collaboratively, engaging with shareholders as it charts A Better Way ...

16 days ago - PRNewsWire

What next for Norfolk Southern after split decision in board battle with Ancora?

Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group's attempt to gain control of Norfolk Southern Corp.'s board resulted in three of its seven nominees gaining seats on the 13-member board at the railroad operato...

18 days ago - Market Watch

Norfolk Southern shares down 3.2% after shareholders' split decision in board battle

Shares of Norfolk Southern Corp. are down 3.2% Thursday after a preliminary count of shareholder votes indicated a split decision in the keenly-fought battle for control of the company's board.

22 days ago - Market Watch

Norfolk Southern announces shareholders have elected 10 of 13 of the company's director nominees

Results reflect support for leadership team and strategy ATLANTA , May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that the preliminary vote count of its proxy sol...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Activist Ancora wins three board seats at Norfolk Southern but falls short of ousting CEO

Norfolk Southern shareholders elected three of Ancora's seven director nominees, Ancora Alternatives president Jim Chadwick said Thursday.

22 days ago - CNBC

Ancora Secures Meaningful Change at Norfolk Southern

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”) today commented on the prospective outcome of Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYS...

22 days ago - Business Wire

Ancora to win board representation at Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE: NSC) is in focus this morning following a report that Ancora Holdings is close to winning board representation at the freight railroad operator.

22 days ago - Invezz

Norfolk Southern Shareholders Vote Thursday to Keep or Fire CEO

Chief Executive Alan Shaw says the proxy fight is about the future of the railroad industry.

22 days ago - WSJ

Norfolk Southern Annual Meeting - Vote before May 9 to protect the value of your investment

Shareholders' decision will determine the future of Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern strongly urges shareholders to vote the WHITE proxy card FOR ONLY Norfolk Southern's 13 highly skilled director no...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern's strategy and team continue to be praised by customers and industry associations

Key partners voice unwavering support for Norfolk Southern's management team and balanced strategy ATLANTA , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Tuesday highlighted ad...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

Key regulators express support for Norfolk Southern's leadership and strategy, and concerns with Ancora's plan

U.S. Department of Transportation and Surface Transportation Board recognize the importance of Norfolk Southern's safety-driven and service-oriented culture Warn Ancora's plan would put safety and ser...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

Norfolk Southern customers: we support the company and its strategy

Energy and Bulk customers share their strong support of CEO Alan Shaw and management team Express concerns that Ancora's plan would hinder and interrupt service for their businesses ATLANTA , May 6, 2...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

Ancora Issues Letter to Norfolk Southern's Board to Refute False and Unsupported Claims, Including Those Regarding Railway Labor Act Violations and “Vote Buying” from Labor

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”) today issued the below letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Norfolk ...

25 days ago - Business Wire

In Norfolk Southern board battle, proxy adviser Egan-Jones throws weight behind activist Ancora

Egan-Jones is the latest proxy advisory firm to step into the board battle between activist investor Ancora Holdings Group and railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp.

4 weeks ago - Market Watch

Jim Barber, Former UPS COO and Member of Ancora's Slate, Sends Letter to Norfolk Southern Shareholders Ahead of May 9th Annual Meeting

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), which owns a large equity stake in Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) (“No...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

All Three Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Norfolk Southern Shareholders Vote “FOR” Significant Boardroom Change on the BLUE Proxy Card

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), which owns a large equity stake in Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) (“No...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

General Chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Representing Members at Norfolk Southern, Address CEO Alan Shaw's “Unfounded and Desperate” Attacks on Labor Discussions

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The three Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (“BLET”) General Chairmen (Scott Bunten, Dewayne Dehart, and Jerry Sturdivant), who are affiliated with ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire