Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
| Market Cap | 66.74B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 12.18B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 3.35B |
| Shares Out | 224.35M |
| EPS (ttm) | 14.81 |
| PE Ratio | 20.09 |
| Forward PE | 22.58 |
| Dividend | $5.40 (1.82%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,837,797 |
| Open | 294.68 |
| Previous Close | 294.57 |
| Day's Range | 293.33 - 298.42 |
| 52-Week Range | 201.63 - 298.42 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 287.50 (-3.36%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
About NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals consist of sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum produ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Norfolk Southern's revenue was $12.12 billion, a decrease of -0.27% compared to the previous year's $12.16 billion. Earnings were $2.62 billion, an increase of 43.59%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 19 analysts, the average rating for NSC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $287.5, which is a decrease of -3.36% from the latest price.
News
Largest US rail union endorses Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger after job deal
The United States' largest railroad union, SMART, said on Monday it would back Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern after securing job protection guarantees for its member...
Bloomberg Dividend Watchlist's 4 Ideal 'Safer' September Sizzlers
Bloomberg Intelligence highlights 50 Companies to Watch for 2025, focusing on catalysts like leadership changes, M&A, and sector trends such as AI and EVs. Dogcatcher analysis identifies 13 dividend-p...
Trump says Union Pacific merger with Norfolk Southern 'sounds good'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific merger with Norfolk Southern "sounds good to me."
New Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access
Innovative service increases supply chain options for customers between Louisville and key Western and Southern markets OMAHA, Neb., and ATLANTA , Sept.
Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85 billion plan to buy Norfolk
Union Pacific Corp CEO Jim Vena met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss the railroad's proposed $85 billion buyout of Norfolk Southern Corp , the company said on Friday, as ...
Union Pacific CEO Vena says Norfolk Southern merger will win approval
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena said on Wednesday he was confident that the railroad operator would receive a merger approval from the U.S. administration over its deal with Norfolk Southern.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference September 10, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Mark George - President, CEO & Director Ed Elkins - Executi...
Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains priority over freight, US Justice Dept says
Norfolk Southern has agreed to give Amtrak passenger trains the "highest priority" over freight trains, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
Norfolk Southern to present at Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference
ATLANTA , Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ed Elkins will participate in a...
Union Pacific reached out to CSX only after exclusivity with Norfolk Southern: Sources
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.
Merge Of Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern Signals Better Days For Rail
Money is ruthless. The genius of compound returns vivifies the previous truth.
How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals
America's industrial engine is built on logistics. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the petrochemical sector, where the ability to move high-value commodities like oil, natural gas, and other pet...
Shippers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal: FT
Seven associations of shippers have reportedly expressed concern the planned deal would significantly increase the power of the merged railroad to raise prices or reduce service standards.
Rail customers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal, FT reports
U.S. railroad customer groups have demanded regulators block or put onerous conditions on the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern , the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to buy Norfolk Southern
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Union Pacific's plan to acquire Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern aim to file merger application by Jan 29
The Surface Transportation Board said on Wednesday that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have formally filed a notice of intent to combine, triggering the U.S. regulatory review process for a propos...
Norfolk Southern's Former Activist Investor Ancora on Union Pacific deal
Jim Chadwick, President of Ancora Alternatives, joins CNBC's Morgan Brennan to break down the Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific merger, how his proxy fight at NSC helped pave the way, and his investor pl...
What To Know About $85 Billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger—And First Transcontinental Railroad
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Two big reasons why Norfolk Southern stock closed lower despite Union Pacific deal
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) announced a blockbuster merger that values each share of peer Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE: NSC) at $320 – huge premium on its previous close – on Tuesday. Still, NSC sha...
Donald Broughton gives his read on Union Pacific being set to buy Norfolk Southern
Donald Broughton, Broughton Capital managing partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Union Pacific set to buy Norfolk Southern and UPS withdrawing its full year guidance.
Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern: This Could Be A 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity
The Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger could create the first modern true transcontinental railroad, unlocking massive efficiencies and strengthening U.S. supply chains. I see $2.75 billion in annu...
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) M&A Conference Call July 29, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jason A. Zampi - Executive VP & CFO Norfolk Southern Corporation Jennifer L.
Explainer: Union Pacific deal to buy US rail rival faces lengthy review
Union Pacific's proposed purchase of smaller rival rail operator Norfolk Southern will need to be approved by the Surface Transportation Board in Washington, an independent federal agency that oversee...
Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern in $85 billion deal, Fed's July meeting begins
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for July 29, 2025. Union Pacific agrees to acquire Norfolk Southern for an $85 billion stock and cash deal.
Berkshire Hathaway Deal for CSX Looks More Likely After Blockbuster Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific Railroad Merger
The ball is in Warren Buffett's court.