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 | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
Norfolk Southern Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$198.27 |
| 52 Week High | US$261.71 |
| 52 Week Low | US$194.05 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.88% |
| 3 Month Change | -11.15% |
| 1 Year Change | -7.28% |
| 3 Year Change | -8.13% |
| 5 Year Change | 9.34% |
| Change since IPO | 1,324.69% |
Recent News & Updates
Riding The Rails Of Profit: Norfolk Southern Enters Buy Territory
Sep 08Calculating The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
Sep 04
Still Avoiding Norfolk Southern
Aug 08Investing In Norfolk Southern: Enduring Struggles, Unlocking Value
Jul 27Recent updates
Riding 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 09Here's Why Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Sep 28Norfolk Southern Is Even Less Attractive Now
Sep 13If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Presents An Opportunity
Sep 06Norfolk Southern: Using Challenges To Our Advantage
Sep 01Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Aug 04Norfolk Southern Q2 2022 Earnings Preview
Jul 26What Does Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) Share Price Indicate?
Jul 22What To Make Of Norfolk Southern's Dividends
Jul 17A Look At The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
Jul 11Norfolk Southern Hasn't Arrived Yet
Jun 20Is Now The Time To Put Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) On Your Watchlist?
Jun 07Does Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
May 16Norfolk Southern: Earnings Show Why I Love This Investment
Apr 27A Look At The Fair Value Of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)
Apr 11Short Puts The Way To 'Play' Norfolk Southern
Mar 23What Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) Share Price Doing?
Mar 08Norfolk Southern: What Dividend Investors Need To Know
Jan 30Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To US$1.24
Jan 29Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC)
Jan 24The Disconnect Between Traffic And Valuation At Norfolk Southern
Jan 21Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Shares Could Be 34% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jan 11Norfolk Southern - Almost A 'Must-Have'
Dec 29What Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) Share Price Doing?
Dec 05Norfolk Southern's Earnings: The Key Word Is 'Record'
Oct 27Here's Why Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 18Protect Your Portfolio With Norfolk Southern
Oct 08Returns At Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Are On The Way Up
Oct 06Shareholder Returns
| NSC | US Transportation | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.8% | -3.6% | -3.8% |
| 1Y | -7.3% | 18.9% | 15.1% |
Return vs Industry: NSC underperformed the US Transportation industry which returned 21.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NSC underperformed the US Market which returned 16.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NSC volatility | |
|---|---|
| NSC Average Weekly Movement | 2.6% |
| Transportation Industry Average Movement | 4.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 14.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: NSC is less volatile than 75% of US stocks over the past 3 months, typically moving +/- 3% a week.
Volatility Over Time: NSC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 19,300 | Alan Shaw | https://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; provides commuter rail passenger transportation services; and operates an intermodal network.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| NSC fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | US$45.01b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$2.57b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$12.69b |
17.5x
P/E Ratio3.5x
P/S RatioIs NSC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NSC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$12.69b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$6.77b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.92b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.35b |
| Earnings | US$2.57b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2023
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.31 |
| Gross Margin | 46.64% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.23% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 123.9% |
How did NSC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparison