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Norfolk Southern (DE:NFS)
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NFS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range€0 - €0
52-Week Range€196.00 - €262.00
Previous Close€222
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)134.00
Market Cap
€50.02B
Enterprise Value€65.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$975.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2025EPS Estimate
€2.87Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 01, 2024Dividend Yield2.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.81
Shares Outstanding226,239,662
10 Day Avg. Volume39
30 Day Avg. Volume134
Standard DeviationN/A
R-SquaredN/A
AlphaN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.64
Price to Sales (P/S)4.29
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.60
P/FCF Ratio16.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€267.21Price Target Upside20.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
Norfolk Southern News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceThe 3Q EPS beat by 4.5% indicates strong performance despite challenges like port strikes and hurricane activity.
Management OptimismManagement is more confident in the productivity outlook, reiterating near and long-term operating ratio targets.
Productivity GainsThe company aims to achieve $550 million in productivity gains over 3 years to offset inflation, aided by moves to improve network efficiency.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceThe operating ratio could see more pressure with fuel headwinds and volume mix pressures.
Market ConditionsCoal will continue to be a headwind next year, and intra-Rail competition is likely to be more intense given the growth focus at all the Rails.
Revenue And GrowthNSC likely won't achieve its 1% revenue growth target due to a challenging start to the quarter.
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Options Prices
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
24.57% Mutual Funds
18.71% Other Institutional Investors
36.51% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
NFS FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was €196.00 and its highest was €262.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2025 which is in 32 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2024. The company reported €3.095 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €2.959 by €0.136.
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 €1.285 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.34%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is €2.87.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 226,239,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of €3.095 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €2.959. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.724%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Norfolk Southern’s share is Dodge & Cox. It holds Norfolk Southern’s shares valued at 3B.
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Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€267.21 (20.36% Upside)
€267.21 (20.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:NFS Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $12.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Incoporated in 1980, Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, based in Virginia. It is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to and from the rest of the United States. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. The company transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and provides commuter passenger services.
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NFS Company Deck
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NFS Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant operational and financial improvements, including revenue growth, a reduction in operating ratio, and successful productivity initiatives. However, challenges remain in the form of coal revenue declines, pricing pressures, and external disruptions. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic, focusing on strong internal performance offset by external headwinds.Read More>---
NFS Revenue Breakdown
25.42% Intermodal
20.81% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
16.90% Chemicals
14.09% Coal
22.78% Other
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NFS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€267.21
▲(20.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering NFS
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1 Year Success Rate
15/21 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+19.00%
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