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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
Headquarters
Website
Norfolk Southern Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$64B
21.64
$13.11
1.32
$5.40
1.90%
Price and volume
Market cap
$64B
Beta
1.32
52-week high
$302.24
52-week low
$201.63
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
$5.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.862
Quick ratio
0.715
Long term debt to equity
112.344
Total debt to equity
116.353
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
41.12%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.67%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,694
Gross margin (TTM)
47.21%
Net profit margin (TTM)
24.22%
Operating margin (TTM)
43.43%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.62%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$620,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.11%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.48%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.645
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.233
Price to book
4.21
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.21
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.459
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.28%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.318
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.90%
Forward dividend yield
1.90%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.48%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
22.97%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.35%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.19%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.13%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.00%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.93%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.72%
What the Analysts think about Norfolk Southern
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Norfolk Southern stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Adjusted operating ratio improved to 63.3% in Q3 2025, demonstrating enhanced cost discipline and productivity gains year-over-year (Reuters)
Adjusted EPS in Q2 2025 increased 8% year-over-year to $3.29 per share, surpassing analysts’ expectations, driven by stronger volumes and Eastern Ohio incident recoveries (Reuters)
The proposed Union Pacific acquisition is expected to unlock approximately $2.75 billion in annualized cost synergies, potentially boosting Norfolk Southern’s long-term cash flow and shareholder returns (Reuters)
The pending merger with Union Pacific faces intense regulatory scrutiny and organized labor opposition, risking protracted approval timelines, divestiture mandates, or renegotiation that could erode deal value (Reuters)
In Q3 2025, volumes in Norfolk Southern’s intermodal and coal segments declined, reflecting softer end-market demand and heightened competition which may pressure future revenue growth (Reuters)
In Q2 2025, coal revenues fell due to lower average revenue per unit, adverse mix shifts, and reduced fuel surcharge recoveries, underscoring headwinds from energy transition and pricing pressure (SEC Filing)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Nov 2025.
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Norfolk Southern News
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Norfolk Southern Third-Quarter Sales Rise, Ups Productivity Target
WSJ2 weeks ago
Union Pacific CEO on Norfolk Southern deal, innovation, and railroad career opportunities
Yahoo Finance1 month ago
Union Pacific CEO says Trump ‘sees the value' in $85B Norfolk Southern acquisition
Proactive Investors1 month ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Norfolk Southern stock?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market cap of $64B as of November 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock is 21.64 as of November 05, 2025.
Does Norfolk Southern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 05, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.4 and the yield is 1.9%. Norfolk Southern has a payout ratio of 41.12% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Norfolk Southern dividend payment date?
The next Norfolk Southern (NSC) dividend payment is scheduled for November 20, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a beta rating of 1.32. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.