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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$201.63 - $301.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.94M
Market Cap
$67.01B
Enterprise Value$73.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2025EPS Estimate
3.26Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 01, 2025Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.29
Shares Outstanding224,354,310
10 Day Avg. Volume1,836,780
30 Day Avg. Volume1,937,258
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)3.71
Price to Sales (P/S)4.38
P/FCF Ratio31.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$310.92Price Target Upside3.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst ConfidenceAnalyst upgrades NSC to Buy due to increased likelihood of East-West rail consolidation, which could substantially boost share prices.
Merger PotentialThe proposed merger between NSC and UNP could create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S., potentially benefiting industry, communities, shippers, and labor.
Productivity SavingsNSC now sees a minimum of $175M+ of y/y productivity savings versus its prior forecast of $150M+.
Bears Say
Merger UncertaintyThe long wait time until the value realization from the merger likely renders both stocks as dead money until more visibility on timing and regulatory outcome.
Revenue GuidanceNSC lowered its full-year 2025 guidance ranges due to concerning volume trends and OR pressure.
Volume TrendsNorfolk Southern’s 2Q volumes trended below target, mainly driven by slower Intermodal growth due to tariff-related slowdowns and domestic parcel weakness.
Norfolk Southern News
NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was $201.63 and its highest was $301.47 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern’s market cap is $67.01B.
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2025 which is in 18 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2025. The company reported $3.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.305 by -$0.015.
Is Norfolk Southern overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norfolk Southern’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.8%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is 3.26.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 224,354,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of $3.29 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.305. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.045%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NSC
Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$310.92 (3.59% Upside)
$310.92 (3.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 797.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a leading North American transportation service provider, primarily engaged in the operation of a vast network of railroads. The company operates approximately 19,500 miles of track across 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving key markets in the eastern United States. Norfolk Southern's core services include the transportation of a diverse range of goods, including coal, automotive products, intermodal containers, and various agricultural and industrial products, making it integral to the supply chain and logistics sector.
NSC Revenue Breakdown
25.09% Intermodal
20.80% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
17.51% Chemicals
13.87% Metals and construction
22.73% Other
NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$310.92
▲(3.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
26.00% Mutual Funds
19.68% Other Institutional Investors
32.02% Public Companies and Individual Investors