NSC Stock Overview
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Risk Analysis
Norfolk Southern Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$239.94 |
| 52 Week High | US$263.66 |
| 52 Week Low | US$183.09 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.42% |
| 1 Year Change | 18.18% |
| 3 Year Change | -14.07% |
| 5 Year Change | 17.01% |
| Change since IPO | 4,936.64% |
Recent News & Updates
Returns On Capital At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Paint A Concerning Picture
Apr 26
Norfolk Southern: A Dumpster Fire With Strong Annual Return Potential
Apr 24Recent updates
Returns 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 27Is Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) A Risky Investment?
Jul 10De-Training From Norfolk Southern
Jul 05Is Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Potentially Undervalued?
Jun 28Norfolk Southern: 3M Company 2.0?
Jun 14Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Jun 02Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
May 21Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Apr 04At US$199, Is It Time To Put Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watch List?
Mar 24Do Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Mar 13Norfolk Southern: The East Palestine Crisis Isn't Its Biggest Problem
Feb 26Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Feb 19Prioritizing Buybacks Over Maintenance Sends Norfolk Southern Off Track
Feb 19Does This Valuation Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Feb 08Norfolk Southern raises quarterly dividend by 8.9% to $1.35/share
Jan 24Norfolk Southern Corporation Is Too Expensive
Jan 17Does Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jan 01Here's Why We Think Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Well Worth Watching
Dec 10There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Returns On Capital
Nov 18Is It Time To Consider Buying Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)?
Nov 07Norfolk Southern Q3 2022 Earnings Preview
Oct 25Looking At Railroads Like Buffett: Norfolk Southern
Oct 13Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
Oct 09Shareholder Returns
| NSC | US Transportation | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| 1Y | 18.2% | 32.9% | 22.2% |
Return vs Industry: NSC underperformed the US Transportation industry which returned 37.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NSC underperformed the US Market which returned 21.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NSC volatility | |
|---|---|
| NSC Average Weekly Movement | 3.6% |
| Transportation Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: NSC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
Volatility Over Time: NSC's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 20,700 | Alan Shaw | www.norfolksouthern.com |
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals consist of sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| NSC fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$54.21b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.41b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$12.03b |
38.4x
P/E Ratio4.5x
P/S RatioIs NSC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NSC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$12.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$6.83b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.20b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.79b |
| Earnings | US$1.41b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.25 |
| Gross Margin | 43.24% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.73% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 144.5% |
How did NSC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.3%
Current Dividend Yield87%
Payout RatioDoes NSC pay a reliable dividends?
See NSC dividend history and benchmarks| Norfolk Southern dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | May 02 2024 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 20 2024 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 23 days |
Does NSC pay a reliable dividends?
See NSC dividend history and benchmarks