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
$63B
21.48
$13.11
1.32
$5.40
1.92%
Price and volume
Market cap
$63B
Beta
1.32
52-week high
$302.24
52-week low
$201.63
Average daily volume
1.5M
Dividend rate
$5.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.862
Quick ratio
0.715
Long term debt to equity
108.817
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)
21.48
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.193
Price to book
4.17
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.17
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.227
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.31%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.318
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.92%
Forward dividend yield
1.92%
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
Norfolk Southern’s second-quarter adjusted EPS rose to $3.29 from $3.06 a year earlier, driven by higher shipment volumes and greater operational leverage. (Reuters)
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to review CSX’s antitrust appeal effectively ends a years-long legal dispute, reducing regulatory uncertainty over NSC’s access to key terminal operations. (Reuters)
In the first quarter of 2025, NSC improved its adjusted operating ratio by 200 basis points to 67.9% and maintained its full-year guidance despite winter storm impacts, demonstrating operational resilience. (Reuters)
In the first quarter of 2025, NSC’s total revenue dropped 2% to $2.99 billion year-over-year, reflecting vulnerability to lower fuel surcharges and weather-related disruptions. (Reuters)
NSC cautioned that U.S. trade tariffs could weaken intermodal volumes for the rest of 2025, suggesting possible demand challenges. (Reuters)
Winter storms in early 2025 led to increased network dwell times and slower train speeds, exposing NSC’s operational sensitivity to severe weather. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Oct 2025.
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Norfolk Southern News
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Norfolk Southern Third-Quarter Sales Rise, Ups Productivity Target
WSJ5 days ago
Union Pacific CEO on Norfolk Southern deal, innovation, and railroad career opportunities
Yahoo Finance3 weeks ago
Union Pacific CEO says Trump ‘sees the value' in $85B Norfolk Southern acquisition
Proactive Investors4 weeks ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Norfolk Southern stock?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market cap of $63B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock is 21.48 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Norfolk Southern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.4 and the yield is 1.92%. 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.