Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
NYSE: NSCIndustrialsRailroadsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:01 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NSC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $70.35B
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.72
- Forward P/E
- 21.92
- EPS (TTM)
- $11.72
- Dividend yield
- 1.72% ($5.40)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 7, 2026
- 52-week range
- 277.80 – 358.60
- Day range
- 312.89 – 317.41
- Volume / Avg
- 825.54K / 1.13M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 224.61M
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
NSC stock today
Shares of Norfolk Southern (NSC) finished lower on Oct 7 at $313.20, a drop of 0.98% or $3.11 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, NSC sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $277.80 to $358.60: 12.7% below the high, set on Jul 23, 2026 and 12.7% above the low. NSC is up 8.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 6.3%.
At 26.7x trailing earnings, Norfolk Southern trades above the peer-group median of 23.7x. Its forward P/E of 21.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 22 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $3.52. Norfolk Southern pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share, a 1.72% yield at the current price.
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About Norfolk Southern
Company profileNorfolk 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 products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Mr. Mark R. George
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Employees
- 19,300
- Website
- norfolksouthern.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Norfolk Southern generated $12.18 billion in revenue, up 0.5% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $2.87 billion (+9.6% year over year), for a net margin of 23.6% versus a median of 21.6% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 35.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.18B | $12.12B | $12.16B | $12.74B | $11.14B |
| Growth | +0.47% | -0.27% | -4.62% | +14.39% | +13.82% |
| Net income | $2.87B | $2.62B | $1.83B | $3.27B | $3.00B |
| EPS (diluted) | $12.75 | $11.57 | $8.02 | $13.88 | $12.11 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (21 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$359.11+14.66%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 4
- Hold 16
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $3.52
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 23, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $3.26 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $5.40
- Dividend yield
- 1.72%
- Last payment
- $1.35
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 7, 2026
NSC news
All NSC news- UBS trims profit estimates on the rail sector to account for elevated diesel pricesSeeking Alpha
- Norfolk Southern: The Spread Says Wait, Not Walk AwaySeeking Alpha
- Should Investors Hold CSX Stock Despite Its Higher Valuation?NasdaqCSX, CNI, NSC
- Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Merger Review Advances As STB Rejects Opponents' Dismissal RequestsNasdaqNSC, UNP
- Norfolk Southern Corp Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for NSCNasdaq
- Norfolk Southern Sees Fuel Hit but Eyes Freight Share Gains From TruckingNasdaq
- CEO of Iconic Railroad Stock Unloads More Than 1,000 SharesNasdaq
- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference TranscriptSeeking Alpha
Norfolk Southern peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNICanadian National Railway Company | 115.75 | -2.25% | $69.92B | vs NSC |
| CPCanadian Pacific Kansas City Limited | 83.63 | -2.11% | $73.52B | vs NSC |
| CSXCSX Corporation | 46.81 | -1.45% | $86.71B | vs NSC |
| WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | 282.44 | -2.99% | $47.71B | vs NSC |
| TRNTrinity Industries Inc. | 25.37 | -3.20% | $2.02B | vs NSC |
| GBXGreenbrier Companies Inc. (The) | 38.78 | -3.27% | $1.20B | vs NSC |
| FIPFTAI Infrastructure Inc. | 2.84 | +6.37% | $335.64M | vs NSC |
| RAILFreightCar America Inc. | 6.29 | -4.70% | $206.26M | vs NSC |
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Norfolk Southern stock FAQ
What is Norfolk Southern's stock price today?
NSC last traded at $313.20 as of Oct 7, 4:01 PM EDT, down 0.98% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Norfolk Southern pay a dividend?
Yes. Norfolk Southern pays $5.40 per share annually, a 1.72% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.35 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 7, 2026.
When is Norfolk Southern's next earnings date?
Norfolk Southern is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $3.52.
What is NSC's P/E ratio?
NSC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.72 and a forward P/E of 21.92, compared with a median of 23.7 for its closest peers.
Is Norfolk Southern in the S&P 500?
Yes. Norfolk Southern (NSC) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Norfolk Southern's CEO?
Mr. Mark R. George is the chief executive officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, which has about 19,300 employees.
Has NSC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent NSC stock split was a 3-for-1 split on Oct 10, 1997, one of 2 splits on record.