Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
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- symbol NSC
- Rev/Share 54.1815
- Book/Share 69.1593
- PB 4.3135
- Debt/Equity 1.0991
- CurrentRatio 0.8472
- ROIC 0.0747
- MktCap 66949182926.0
- FreeCF/Share 19.3995
- PFCF 15.3518
- PE 23.3423
- Debt/Assets 0.3777
- DivYield 0.0181
- ROE 0.1916
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | NSC | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Reiterated | NSC | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | $320 | $314 | Oct. 24, 2025 |
| Downgrade | NSC | Jefferies | Buy | Hold | -- | $300 | July 25, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NSC | TD Cowen | Hold | Buy | -- | $323 | July 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | NSC | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | -- | $288 | July 9, 2025 |
| Resumed | NSC | Robert W. Baird | -- | Neutral | -- | $255 | July 1, 2025 |
| Downgrade | NSC | Goldman | Buy | Neutral | -- | $278 | June 2, 2025 |
| Initiation | NSC | Deutsche Bank | -- | Buy | -- | $293 | March 7, 2025 |
| Downgrade | NSC | Loop Capital | Buy | Hold | $289 | $256 | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| Initiation | NSC | Citigroup | -- | Buy | -- | $294 | Oct. 9, 2024 |
News
Norfolk Southern rail fuels more than $7.7B in industrial development activity in 2025
Published: February 02, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
More than 60 projects helped drive business and job growth for local economies ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) customers advanced over 60 industrial development projects in 2025, representing $7.7 billion in industry investment for new or expanded rail–served facilities along Norfolk Southern and short line partner routes. This economic activity across states and industries was made possible by the reach of Norfolk Southern's strategic network footprint.
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Norfolk Southern Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Increase Year Over Year
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NSC beats Q4 earnings estimates despite lower revenues, as pricing gains and productivity savings help offset weaker volumes.
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Norfolk Southern (NSC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Norfolk Southern (NSC) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.04 per share a year ago.
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Norfolk Southern-served site in Alabama earns platinum REDI designation
Published: January 27, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) rail-served industrial development site in the Shoals region of northwest Alabama has received a platinum designation from the national REDI Sites Program. This top designation, awarded only to select properties that meet rigorous readiness criteria, signals to global site selection professionals that the location is primed for a fast-track development timeline.
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Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend
Published: January 27, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 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 Feb. 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on Feb. 6, 2026.
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Federal Court in Norfolk, VA Upholds Constitutionality of License Plate Recognition Technology
Published: January 27, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Norfolk, VA, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia court in Norfolk, Virginia definitively upheld the constitutionality of the city of Norfolk's License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system.
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Curious about Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Norfolk Southern (NSC), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.
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Norfolk Southern to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
NSC's fourth-quarter 2025 performance is expected to have been affected by weak freight demand and tariff-related uncertainties.
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Earnings Preview: Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Norfolk Southern (NSC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Here's Why Investors Should Avoid Norfolk Southern Stock for Now
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
NSC faces rising costs, weak liquidity and tariff pressures, with falling earnings estimates and lagging shares clouding its outlook.
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger faces pushback from signalmen's union
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
A rail workers' union on Monday opposed Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern , warning that the deal could undermine safety and impact the workforce.
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript
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Here's Why Investors Should Give Norfolk Southern Stock a Miss Now
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
NSC faces rising costs, weak liquidity and tariff pressures, with falling estimates and share declines underscoring mounting investor concerns.
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Republican state AGs raise concerns on Union Pacific deal for Norfolk Southern
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
A group of nine Republican state attorneys general on Friday raised competition concerns about Union Pacific's UNP.N plan to buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.
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Union Pacific shareholders approve Norfolk deal
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Union Pacific shareholders approved a merger with Norfolk Southern , the railroad operators said on Friday.
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Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Transaction with Union Pacific
Published: November 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its previously announced transaction with Union Pacific at the company's Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") held earlier today. "The approval of our shareholders marks a key milestone in our journey to create America's first coast-to-coast transcontinental railroad, combining complementary networks and capabilities to unlock a multiplier effect for benefits to all stakeholders," said Mark George, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern.
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Bloomberg Watch Shows 5 Ideal "Safer" November Dividend Dogs
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Bloomberg's 2025 Dividend Focus list highlights 36 dividend payers, with 16 qualifying as 'safer' due to free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top ten dividend stocks, including OZK, SLB, WM, and SUBCY, are projected to offer 12.5%-26.5% net gains by November 2026 based on analyst targets. Five 'IDEAL' stocks—CHHQF, VODAF, SUBCY, ITVPY, AVIFY—offer dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their single share price, signaling potential buy opportunities.
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Norfolk Southern Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Published: November 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Agreement delivers significant future enhancements to pay, health care and vacation ATLANTA , Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it has reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS). With this agreement, Norfolk Southern has reached ratified agreements with 12 of its 13 unions, and a tentative agreement is pending ratification by the final remaining union.
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Carillon Chartwell Mid Cap Value Fund Q3 2025 Top And Botton Securities
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Expedia's bookings growth accelerated based on strength in its business-to-business activities, and management raised its outlook. Despite reporting better results, FMC's share price was weak. Pinnacle Financial lagged after announcing an all-stock acquisition of a rival company.
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Norfolk Southern Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NSC posts solid Q3 results with earnings and revenues topping estimates and surging year over year; merchandise strength offsetting coal weakness.
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Norfolk Southern: Hold For Now, But Watch For A Pullback
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has delivered a strong total return since my last review, outperforming the S&P 500 by approximately 10%. NSC's long-term return potential remains decent, though ongoing risks like the Ohio derailment effects may delay full value realization. The potential deal with Union Pacific is something investors from both companies should keep an eye on over the next 12 months.
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Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages Norfolk Southern Corporation Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. If you currently own Norfolk stock and acquired shares on or before October 28, 2020, you may be able to seek corporate governance reforms, the return of funds back to the company, a court-approved financial incentive award, or other relief and benefits. Please click here to.
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Watch These 4 Transportation Stocks for Q3 Earnings: Beat or Miss?
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors interested in the Transportation sector can watch out for third-quarter 2025 earnings reports of LUV, UNP, AAL and NSC.
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Norfolk Southern Declares Quarterly Dividend
Published: October 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Nov. 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on Nov. 7, 2025.
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Unveiling Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Norfolk Southern (NSC), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.
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Earnings Preview: Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Norfolk Southern (NSC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Union Pacific CEO says Trump ‘sees the value' in $85B Norfolk Southern acquisition
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP, ETR:UNP)'s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern is “good for America”, Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena told Yahoo Finance at Ford's inaugural Pro Accelerate summit in Detroit on Tuesday. Earlier in September while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump said the deal “sounds good to me.
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC ) Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference September 10, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Mark George - President, CEO & Director Ed Elkins - Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Ravi Shanker MD & Lead Analyst Amazing. So well, that's loud.
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About Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
- IPO Date 1982-06-02
- Website https://www.norfolksouthern.com
- Industry Railroads
- CEO Mark R. George
- Employees 19600