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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$206.71 - $277.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume199.09K
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Market Cap
$58.52B
Enterprise Value$69.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2025EPS Estimate
2.89Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield2.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.57
Shares Outstanding226,434,130
10 Day Avg. Volume1,060,986
30 Day Avg. Volume1,221,483
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.64
Alpha-0.00714
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.83
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)15.40
P/FCF Ratio13.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$275.44Price Target Upside10.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsNSC posted better-than-expected earnings per share as a result of operating ratio improvement.
Financial PerformanceNorfolk Southern exceeded its full-year productivity target of ~$250M by roughly $50M, showing effective cost control and operational improvements.
Operational EfficiencyA faster network led to improved system speed and record fuel efficiency results, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Bears Say
Demand ChallengesCoal carloads are forecast to decline due to softer demand and elevated stockpiles, impacting the utility business and export shipments.
Regulatory And Market ConditionsService challenges are holding back the near-term momentum and macro challenges alongside normalization of coal profitability have the potential to limit EPS growth.
Revenue OutlookFor FY25 NSC expects revenue growth of 3% YoY, which implies total revenue of ~$12.5B, a bit weaker than the street’s ~$12.6B.
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
24.61% Mutual Funds
17.03% Other Institutional Investors
39.13% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was $206.71 and its highest was $277.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Norfolk Southern’s market cap is $58.52B.
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2025 which is in 61 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2025. The company reported $3.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.938 by $0.102.
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 2.09%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is 2.89.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 226,434,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of $3.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.938. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.753%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NSC
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Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$275.44 (10.44% Upside)
$275.44 (10.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $444.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.54%
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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NSC Company Deck
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NSC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted Norfolk Southern's strong operational performance with notable improvements in volume, safety metrics, and cost reduction, contributing to revenue and productivity gains. However, challenges such as coal revenue decline, labor productivity, and tariff uncertainties present headwinds. The overall sentiment is slightly positive owing to the company's momentum and strategic initiatives that are poised to drive growth despite these challenges.Read More>---
NSC Revenue Breakdown
25.09% Intermodal
20.80% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
17.51% Chemicals
13.87% Metals and construction
22.73% Other
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NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$275.44
▲(10.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering NSC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/22 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.30%
reiterated a buy rating 24 days ago
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