$317.44+7.18|(+2.31%)
52W H: 358.59552W L: 277.8Beta: 1.21

About Norfolk Southern Corp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 52-week range for NSC?

The 52-week high is $358.595 and the 52-week low is $277.8.

What is the P/E ratio for NSC?

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 27.07.

What is the dividend yield for NSC?

The indicated annual dividend yield is 2.50%.

What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?

The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 16.80%.

What is the Net Profit Margin?

The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 21.02%.

What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?

The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 4.54.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Wall Street analyst consensus for NSC over the last few months:

2026-09-01
Buy: 5
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 18
Sell: 0
2026-08-01
Buy: 5
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 18
Sell: 0
2026-07-01
Buy: 5
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 17
Sell: 0
2026-06-01
Buy: 7
S.Buy: 3
Hold: 17
Sell: 0

Latest NSC News

Norfolk Southern to announce third quarter 2026 earnings results on October 22, 2026

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its third quarter 2026 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call, and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website.

Yahoo10/2/2026

Norfolk Southern: The Spread Says Wait, Not Walk Away

Norfolk Southern is rated Hold, trading as a merger-arbitrage play due to Union Pacific's pending acquisition. Click to read this latest analysis of NSC stock.

SeekingAlpha10/2/2026

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Norfolk Southern, Lowers Price Target to $350

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintains Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $386 to $350.

Benzinga10/2/2026

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Looks Expensive On Future Cash Flow

Norfolk Southern has seen its share price move around in recent months, yet the longer term track record still reflects a strong multi year run. With the stock around US$310, the key issue for you is whether the cash the railroad can generate over time is enough to support that valuation. Norfolk Southern has delivered a 73.4% return over the past 3 years, which raises the question of how much future cash flow is already embedded in today’s price. The business relies heavily on converting...

Yahoo10/2/2026

Should Investors Hold CSX Stock Despite Its Higher Valuation?

With CSX shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Yahoo9/30/2026

Can Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) Redraw America’s Railroad Map?

On September 22, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) unanimously rejected opponents’ requests to dismiss the revised merger application between Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC). The decision keeps the transaction on track for expected completion in the second half of 2027. If approved, the deal will create America’s first transcontinental railroad, converting […]

Yahoo9/29/2026

‘Higher rates, less reliable service’: Family farmers oppose rail merger

National Farmers Union cites higher costs, less reliability of past rail mergers. The post ‘Higher rates, less reliable service’: Family farmers oppose rail merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Yahoo9/28/2026

3 Railroad Stocks With Pricing Power and Growing Dividends for Income Investors

Freight railroads own infrastructure that cannot be replicated, but their dividends depend on variables most income investors overlook. Three major carriers just reported results that reveal exactly which payouts can survive the next downturn and which ones come with hidden strings attached.

Yahoo9/27/2026

STB Keeps UP-NS Merger Alive, but Board Member Flags ‘Lack of Transparency’

The regulator rejected motions to dismiss the $85 billion merger application, but new board member Richard Kloster said the railroads still have “a long way to go” to prove the deal serves the public interest.

Yahoo9/24/2026

'Contractor Played Down Contamination Risks After Ohio Train Disaster, Worker Says' - WSJ Exclusive

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/contractor-played-down-contamination-risks-after-ohio-train-disaster-worker-says-8fad3ab4

Benzinga9/23/2026

Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Combination Gains Additional Momentum

OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA, September 22, 2026--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today acknowledged two significant milestones in the creation of America’s first transcontinental railroad, which will eliminate time-consuming interchanges between railroads and strengthen the nation’s supply chain.

Yahoo9/22/2026

Union Pacific Corp Says Surface Transportation Board Unanimously Rejects Opponents’ Requests To Dismiss Merger Application Without Review

- Reuters

Benzinga9/22/2026

UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal

Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.

Yahoo9/21/2026

M&A Watch: PSKY-WBD Hurdle, Caesars Shareholder Vote, Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern, FedEx-InPost

Among the major deals in focus are Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, Norfolk Southern’s merger with Union Pacific, and FedEx’s acquisition of InPost.

Yahoo9/21/2026

Union Pacific blasts rival railroads’ trackage rights requests

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is critical of rival railroads’ plans to request trackage rights over a combined UP-Norfolk Southern system. “The idea to give up tracks of your railroad for no reason at all just goes against the fundamental principle of how … business should work,” Vena told an investor conference. Last week BNSF […] The post Union Pacific blasts rival railroads’ trackage rights requests appeared first on FreightWaves.

Yahoo9/18/2026

Norfolk Southern Sees Fuel Hit but Eyes Freight Share Gains From Trucking

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) said higher fuel prices are expected to pressure its operating ratio in the second half of the year, reversing the tailwind management had anticipated just two months earlier, while the railroad sees opportunities to gain freight share from trucking and continue investing

Yahoo9/18/2026

Why CSX Stock And U.S. Railroads Are Back In Focus As Diesel Hits Records

Record US diesel at $6.31 a gallon nationwide, and up to $8 in California, is reshaping how freight moves across the country. Fuel is suddenly the main character, not background noise, and that creates both pressure and openings for railroads and large freight operators. This article walks through three US rail and logistics stocks exposed to this fuel shock and explains why some investors are watching them closely right now. The three stocks covered below are just a sample from this freight...

Yahoo9/17/2026

CSX (CSX) Plans Broad Rail Access Push If Transcontinental Merger Is Approved

CSX (NasdaqGS:CSX) plans to seek broad access rights if the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern transcontinental merger proceeds. The freight carrier intends to request entry to pivotal corridors and shared terminals that could be controlled by the combined rail operator. CSX has raised competition concerns, arguing that the merger could reshape freight flows across the North American rail network. The plan to pursue merger contingent access deals only captures part of the CSX story...

Yahoo9/17/2026

Is Norfolk Southern (NSC) Fully Priced After Its New Rail Link?

Norfolk Southern has given long term shareholders a powerful ride over the past three years, so the obvious follow up is whether the current US$317 share price still lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With the stock easing in recent weeks, the focus shifts to what its cash flows actually support rather than just where the chart has been. Norfolk Southern has returned 64.5% over the past three years, which raises a clear question about how much future cash generation...

Yahoo9/17/2026

Norfolk Southern: New intermodal era about removing rail friction

Norfolk Southern says intermodal’s next growth phase will depend on making rail as simple, predictable and accountable as trucking through stronger terminal performance and a coast-to-coast merger. The post Norfolk Southern: New intermodal era about removing rail friction appeared first on FreightWaves.

Yahoo9/17/2026

SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach

The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston's connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.

Yahoo9/17/2026

More Than 500 Customers Back Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Combination as a Catalyst for American Growth

More than 500 customers representing nearly every segment of the American freight economy have publicly supported the proposed Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) combination, with support continuing to grow through recent Surface Transportation Board (STB) filings. Twenty-three new shippers from industries including agriculture, energy, fertilizer, forest products, food and automotive cited the benefits of a single, integrated coast-to-coast rail network, including expand

Yahoo9/16/2026

Union Pacific Gets A Buy Rating. High Fuel Costs Make It An Attractive Shipping Option.

UBS upgraded Union Pacific to a buy rating Wednesday, expecting another year of strong volume growth. Also, a potential merger with Norfolk Southern could support an "attractive upside." The firm's analysis of key markets suggests 3.5% volume growth in 2027, while intermodal and merchandise pricing compared with the truckload market points to a strong tailwind.

Yahoo9/16/2026

Union Pacific's 2027 EPS Growth Likely to be Supported by Multiple Potential Drivers, UBS Says

Union Pacific's (UNP) EPS growth and stock price appreciation in 2027 could be driven by multiple dr

Yahoo9/16/2026

CEO of Iconic Railroad Stock Unloads More Than 1,000 Shares

Disposition was non-discretionary, executed to cover tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units. George's direct holdings increased to 22,783 shares, representing 0.0101% ownership.

Yahoo9/16/2026

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference September 15, 2026 4:50 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsEd Elkins - Executive VP...

SeekingAlpha9/16/2026

Norfolk CEO Says Merger Review Remains Broadly In LINE With Expectations, With STB Schedule Providing Greater Visibility Into The Process

https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1775792&tp_key=9d11cf7399&tp_special=8

Benzinga9/15/2026

Norfolk CEO Says Customers Are Mostly Past Tariff Uncertainty, But Middle East Conflict's Impact On Fuel Prices And Global Shipping Routes Remains A Concern

https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1775792&tp_key=9d11cf7399&tp_special=8

Benzinga9/15/2026

Norfolk CEO Says Co Expects Continued Incremental Share Gains, With Next Major Opportunity To Shift Freight From Highways To Rail Coming During 2027 Contract Bidding Season

https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1775792&tp_key=9d11cf7399&tp_special=8

Benzinga9/15/2026

Norfolk Southern CEO At The Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference, Says Higher Fuel Prices Have Become Roughly 250-Basis-Point Headwind To Co's Operating Ratio, Leaving Q3 Performance Likely Worse Than Seasonal Trends

https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1775792&tp_key=9d11cf7399&tp_special=8

Benzinga9/15/2026

SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination (NYSE: NSC), with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster voicing his support in a recent letter to the Surface Transportation Board.

Yahoo9/15/2026

SC Ports, Norfolk Southern expand intermodal access to Huntsville

SC Ports and Norfolk Southern launched daily intermodal rail service between Charleston and Huntsville, expanding the port’s inland reach. The post SC Ports, Norfolk Southern expand intermodal access to Huntsville appeared first on FreightWaves.

Yahoo9/14/2026

CN Files Description of Anticipated Requested Conditions With STB

Canadian National Railway Company (CNR.TO) filed a description with the Surface Transportation Board

Yahoo9/11/2026

CN Files Description of Anticipated Requested Conditions to Preserve Rail Competition and Expand Customer Options in the Midwest

Proposed conditions would give customers greater access to CN’s reliable service and strengthen rail competition in key Midwest marketsMONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) filed last night with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) a description of the anticipated conditions it plans to seek in connection with the proposed Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) transaction. The filing builds on the binding Memorandum of Understanding announced by CN and U

Yahoo9/10/2026

Tracking Dan Loeb's Third Point Portfolio - Q2 2026 Update

Third Point’s Q2 2026 13F: portfolio doubled to $4.68B as WBD becomes top holding; new buys include Keysight, Block; exits Meta/Nvidia. See more here.

SeekingAlpha9/10/2026

This Corner of the Market Is Outperforming the Benchmark—And It's Not AI

Railroad stocks like Union Pacific, CSX, and Wabtec are outpacing the S&P 500 in 2026, fueled by industry consolidation, merger talk, and strong margins from precision scheduled railroading.

Yahoo9/10/2026

Norfolk Southern to present at Morgan Stanely 14th Annual Laguna Conference

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ed Elkins will present at the Morgan Stanely 14th Annual Laguna Conference. Details on how to listen to the discussion are below.

Yahoo9/9/2026

Union Pacific Isn't Worth Buying Regardless Of How Its Deal With Norfolk Southern Turns Out

Union Pacific stock rated Hold: fair valuation and UNP–Norfolk Southern merger uncertainty.

SeekingAlpha9/9/2026

Is Norfolk Southern Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Although Norfolk Southern has trailed the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, analysts are fairly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Yahoo9/8/2026

102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review

More than 100 House Democrats urged the Surface Transportation Board to prioritize rail jobs in its review of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. The post 102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review appeared first on FreightWaves.

Yahoo9/4/2026

Canadian Pacific: Underperformance To Market, Despite Results

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited offers unmatched North American rail infrastructure, but the current valuation is excessive. Read more on CP stock here.

SeekingAlpha9/4/2026

Union Pacific (UNP) Merger Review Deadline Was Extended, Is The Stock Still 12% Below Fair Value?

Regulatory moves put the Union Pacific merger in focus The Surface Transportation Board has extended the deadline for stakeholders to signal whether they will participate in the review of the proposed Union Pacific (UNP) merger with Norfolk Southern. Investors are assessing what this extra time could mean. Union Pacific’s share price has slipped about 6.7% over the past week but remains supported by a 90 day share price return of 9.8% and a year to date share price return of 24.9%, while the...

Yahoo9/3/2026

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