Norfolk Southern/$NSC

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About Norfolk Southern

Class-I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the rail hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agriculture, metal, chemical, and forest products.

Ticker

$NSC

Sector

Mobility

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

19,600

Norfolk Southern Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$61B
18.39
$14.81
1.30
$5.40
1.98%

What the Analysts think about Norfolk Southern

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Norfolk Southern stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Norfolk Southern’s Q2 adjusted earnings grew to $3.29 per share from $3.06 last year, thanks to stronger shipment volumes and increased pricing power. (Reuters)
The board has chosen Richard Anderson, former Delta Air Lines CEO, as independent chair, bringing experienced leadership and strengthening strategic oversight and governance. (Reuters)
Union Pacific’s proposed $71.5 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern gives NSC shareholders a substantial premium, securing immediate value. (Reuters)
Norfolk Southern is dealing with governance instability after a recent period of turbulence, including the ousting of its former CEO amid ethics investigations and a high-profile board dispute with activist investor Ancora. This instability could divert management focus and unsettle investors. (Reuters)
The expensive East Palestine derailment resulted in about $1.4 billion in charges for Norfolk Southern, putting pressure on its balance sheet and reducing available capital for growth projects. (Reuters)
Plans to merge with Union Pacific and form a $200 billion transcontinental railroad face lengthy review by the Surface Transportation Board and scrutiny from labor unions, which raises significant execution and antitrust risks. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Sept 2025.

Norfolk Southern Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Norfolk Southern Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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