What’s the current market cap for Norfolk Southern stock?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market cap of $70bn as of June 07, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock is 26.41 as of June 07, 2026.

Does Norfolk Southern stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 07, 2026, the dividend rate is $5.4 and the yield is 1.72%. Norfolk Southern has a payout ratio of 45.39% 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 1.31. 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.

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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, agricultural, metal, chemical, and forest products.

Ticker

$NSC

Sector

Mobility

Primary listing

NYSE

Employees

19,300

Headquarters

Atlanta, United States

Website

www.norfolksouthern.com

Norfolk Southern Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$70bn

26.41

$11.87

1.31

$5.40

1.72%

What the Analysts think about Norfolk Southern

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

Bulls say / Bears say

Q4 2025 adjusted EPS was $3.22, well above analyst expectations of $2.76, highlighting continued strong earnings performance. (TradingView News)

Q1 2026 adjusted EPS reached $2.65, surpassing the forecast of $2.51, demonstrating successful cost controls even with stagnant revenue. (Investing.com)

The updated $85 billion merger proposal anticipates $3.5 billion in annual shipper savings and cross-country operational efficiencies, enhancing long-term value. (Reuters)

First-quarter profit declined due to increased fuel and operating costs, with revenue remaining flat at $3 billion. (Reuters)

The Surface Transportation Board rejected NSC’s initial merger application as incomplete, requesting further details and delaying regulatory approval. (Reuters)

Railway volumes decreased 1% year-over-year in Q1 2026, reflecting continued weakness in major freight markets. (Reuters)

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 20 May 2026.

Norfolk Southern Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

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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Norfolk Southern News

AllArticlesVideos

Creating America's First Transcontinental Railroad: STB Accepts Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application

Business Wire·1 week ago

The $71.5 Billion Merger of Two Giant Railroads Just Hit a Snag

WSJ·1 week ago

Union Pacific's Acquisition Of Norfolk Southern Is About Life & Death

Forbes·1 month ago

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