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
Headquarters
Website
Norfolk Southern Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$62B
18.78
$14.81
1.30
$5.40
1.94%
Price and volume
Market cap
$62B
Beta
1.3
52-week high
$291.69
52-week low
$201.63
Average daily volume
1.9M
Dividend rate
$5.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.793
Quick ratio
0.662
Long term debt to equity
114.952
Total debt to equity
121.059
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.42%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.84%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,056
Gross margin (TTM)
49.73%
Net profit margin (TTM)
27.51%
Operating margin (TTM)
38.45%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.65%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$620,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.75%
Return on equity (TTM)
24.13%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
18.776
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.159
Price to book
4.22
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.22
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.038
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.22%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
8.96
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.94%
Forward dividend yield
1.94%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.71%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
87.40%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.86%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.87%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.69%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.76%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.04%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.82%
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
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Norfolk Southern Earnings Performance
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Norfolk Southern News
AllArticlesVideos
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether Norfolk Southern Corporation Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
Business Wire3 days ago
Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85 billion plan to buy Norfolk
Reuters6 days ago
Union Pacific CEO Vena says Norfolk Southern merger will win approval
Reuters1 week ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Norfolk Southern stock?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market cap of $62B as of September 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock is 18.78 as of September 18, 2025.
Does Norfolk Southern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.4 and the yield is 1.94%. Norfolk Southern has a payout ratio of 36.42% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Norfolk Southern dividend payment date?
The next Norfolk Southern (NSC) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a beta rating of 1.3. 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.