Norfolk Southern Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Norfolk Southern is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 19.2% and 4.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 20.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 28.5% in 3 years.
Key information
19.2%
Earnings growth rate
20.4%
EPS growth rate
Transportation earnings growth | 22.1% |
Revenue growth rate | 4.5% |
Future return on equity | 28.5% |
Analyst coverage | Good |
Last updated | 07 Oct 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Norfolk Southern's Undeniable Potential: A Turnaround You Don't Want To Miss
Sep 25Why Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Could Be Worth Watching
Sep 25Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC)
Sep 01Norfolk Southern Q2: This Freight Train Is On Track For Long-Term Returns
Aug 21Norfolk Southern: Sit Back, Watch Buybacks Boost Shares
Aug 13We Think You Can Look Beyond Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Lackluster Earnings
Aug 07Norfolk Southern Corporation Just Recorded A 13% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Jul 31Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $1.35
Jul 26Investors Interested In Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) Earnings
Jul 11Norfolk Southern: Improving Volumes, Chugging Along For Now
Jul 08Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?
Jun 27Is There An Opportunity With Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) 27% Undervaluation?
Jun 15At US$227, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?
May 27Norfolk Southern: On Track For Long-Term Outperformance, But Shares Are Fairly Valued (Downgrade)
May 01Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.35
Apr 29Returns On Capital At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Paint A Concerning Picture
Apr 26Norfolk Southern: A Dumpster Fire With Strong Annual Return Potential
Apr 24Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Mar 30Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
Mar 01Activist Showdown: An Opportunity To Reassess Norfolk Southern's Trajectory
Mar 01At US$254, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?
Feb 16We Think You Can Look Beyond Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Lackluster Earnings
Feb 02Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.35
Jan 28Norfolk Southern: Less Than Stellar 2024 Outlook
Jan 26Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?
Jan 17Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Jan 01Building Wealth With Norfolk Southern: Why I'm Buying More In 2024
Dec 28Norfolk Southern's Dichotomy: Great Vision Vs. Questionable Execution
Dec 21Norfolk Southern: All Aboard This Superb Dividend Growth Stock
Nov 21Should You Investigate Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) At US$195?
Nov 09I'm Buying Norfolk Southern Stock With Both Hands
Oct 20We Think Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Oct 14Boarding Norfolk Southern Corporation (Rating Upgrade)
Oct 02Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Oct 02Riding The Rails Of Profit: Norfolk Southern Enters Buy Territory
Sep 08Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
Sep 04Still Avoiding Norfolk Southern
Aug 08Investing In Norfolk Southern: Enduring Struggles, Unlocking Value
Jul 27Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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12/31/2026 | 13,490 | 3,395 | 2,656 | 5,033 | 15 |
12/31/2025 | 12,858 | 3,055 | 2,437 | 4,553 | 21 |
12/31/2024 | 12,262 | 2,243 | 1,738 | 3,848 | 20 |
6/30/2024 | 12,092 | 1,791 | -961 | 3,208 | N/A |
3/31/2024 | 12,028 | 1,411 | -1,275 | 2,845 | N/A |
12/31/2023 | 12,156 | 1,824 | 830 | 3,179 | N/A |
9/30/2023 | 12,320 | 2,087 | 1,142 | 3,304 | N/A |
6/30/2023 | 12,692 | 2,568 | 1,998 | 4,057 | N/A |
3/31/2023 | 12,962 | 3,030 | 2,414 | 4,401 | N/A |
12/31/2022 | 12,745 | 3,268 | 2,274 | 4,222 | N/A |
9/30/2022 | 12,360 | 3,239 | 2,639 | 4,366 | N/A |
6/30/2022 | 11,869 | 3,033 | 2,489 | 4,169 | N/A |
3/31/2022 | 11,418 | 3,034 | 2,640 | 4,234 | N/A |
12/31/2021 | 11,142 | 3,003 | 2,785 | 4,255 | N/A |
9/30/2021 | 10,863 | 2,914 | 2,717 | 4,183 | N/A |
6/30/2021 | 10,517 | 2,729 | 2,590 | 3,976 | N/A |
3/31/2021 | 9,803 | 2,302 | 2,304 | 3,697 | N/A |
12/31/2020 | 9,789 | 2,010 | 2,143 | 3,637 | N/A |
9/30/2020 | 9,906 | 2,004 | 2,084 | 3,662 | N/A |
6/30/2020 | 10,241 | 2,093 | 1,923 | 3,698 | N/A |
3/31/2020 | 11,081 | 2,421 | 2,048 | 3,966 | N/A |
12/31/2019 | 11,296 | 2,717 | 1,873 | 3,892 | N/A |
9/30/2019 | 11,502 | 2,752 | 1,720 | 3,839 | N/A |
6/30/2019 | 11,608 | 2,796 | 1,758 | 3,852 | N/A |
3/31/2019 | 11,581 | 2,785 | 1,756 | 3,791 | N/A |
12/31/2018 | 11,458 | 2,660 | 1,775 | 3,726 | N/A |
9/30/2018 | 11,231 | 5,927 | 1,938 | 3,672 | N/A |
6/30/2018 | 10,954 | 5,732 | 1,827 | 3,503 | N/A |
3/31/2018 | 10,693 | 5,519 | N/A | 3,223 | N/A |
12/31/2017 | 10,551 | 5,400 | N/A | 3,253 | N/A |
9/30/2017 | 10,372 | 1,849 | N/A | 3,187 | N/A |
6/30/2017 | 10,226 | 1,801 | N/A | 3,178 | N/A |
3/31/2017 | 10,043 | 1,709 | N/A | 3,001 | N/A |
12/31/2016 | 9,888 | 1,663 | N/A | 3,034 | N/A |
9/30/2016 | 9,916 | 1,607 | N/A | 3,012 | N/A |
6/30/2016 | 10,105 | 1,600 | N/A | 2,839 | N/A |
3/31/2016 | 10,364 | 1,628 | N/A | 3,156 | N/A |
12/31/2015 | 10,511 | 1,550 | N/A | 2,908 | N/A |
9/30/2015 | 10,863 | 1,700 | N/A | 2,714 | N/A |
6/30/2015 | 11,173 | 1,808 | N/A | 2,916 | N/A |
3/31/2015 | 11,502 | 1,936 | N/A | 2,895 | N/A |
12/31/2014 | 11,624 | 1,994 | N/A | 2,915 | N/A |
9/30/2014 | 11,635 | 1,995 | N/A | 3,020 | N/A |
6/30/2014 | 11,436 | 1,917 | N/A | 3,009 | N/A |
3/31/2014 | 11,196 | 1,821 | N/A | 2,943 | N/A |
12/31/2013 | 11,245 | 1,903 | N/A | 3,078 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: NSC's forecast earnings growth (19.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.5%).
Earnings vs Market: NSC's earnings (19.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (15.2% per year).
High Growth Earnings: NSC's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: NSC's revenue (4.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: NSC's revenue (4.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: NSC's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (28.5%)