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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
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Ground Transportation
Headquarters
Employees
19,600
ISIN
US6558441084
Website
Norfolk Southern Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$57B
17.27
$14.65
1.29
$5.40
2.13%
Price and volume
Market cap
$57B
Beta
1.29
52-week high
$274.85
52-week low
$201.63
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
$5.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.783
Quick ratio
0.648
Long term debt to equity
118.489
Total debt to equity
122.314
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.82%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.79%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
5,994
Gross margin (TTM)
49.70%
Net profit margin (TTM)
27.40%
Operating margin (TTM)
38.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.40%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$620,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.78%
Return on equity (TTM)
24.54%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.269
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.721
Price to book
3.93
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.93
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.271
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.30%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
835.56%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.13%
Forward dividend yield
2.13%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.70%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
135.70%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.99%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.52%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.73%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.95%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.98%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.05%
What the Analysts think about Norfolk Southern
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Norfolk Southern stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Norfolk Southern's cost-cutting measures and higher-than-expected insurance recoveries have led to better-than-expected quarterly profits, indicating improved financial health. (reuters.com)
The company reported a 2% year-over-year increase in railway operating revenue to $3 billion in Q2 2024, demonstrating resilience and growth in its core operations. (benzinga.com)
Analysts have maintained a 'Buy' rating for Norfolk Southern, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Norfolk Southern faces ongoing legal challenges, including shareholder lawsuits related to the Ohio derailment, which could lead to significant financial liabilities. (investing.com)
The company has experienced a decline in total revenue, reporting $2.99 billion in Q1 2025 compared to $3 billion the previous year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining revenue growth. (reuters.com)
Analysts have downgraded Norfolk Southern's stock rating to 'Hold' following recent derailments, suggesting concerns over operational safety and potential regulatory scrutiny. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 28 May 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Norfolk Southern stock?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market cap of $57B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock is 17.27 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Norfolk Southern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.4 and the yield is 2.13%. Norfolk Southern has a payout ratio of 36.82% 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 1.29. 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.