NSC Stock Overview
Engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$234.15 |
| 52 Week High | US$277.60 |
| 52 Week Low | US$206.71 |
| Beta | 1.31 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.57% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.53% |
| 1 Year Change | 0.013% |
| 3 Year Change | -18.57% |
| 5 Year Change | 19.95% |
| Change since IPO | 4,815.10% |
Recent News & Updates
Norfolk Southern: Moving Efficiently Into 2025
Dec 18Here's Why Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Dec 11
Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Nov 05Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Dividend Will Be $1.35
Oct 24Recent updates
Norfolk Southern: Moving Efficiently Into 2025
Dec 18Here's Why Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Dec 11Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE:NSC) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Nov 05Norfolk Southern's (NYSE:NSC) Dividend Will Be $1.35
Oct 24Norfolk Southern: Q3, Superb Profitability And Productivity Improvements
Oct 24Selling Norfolk Southern Corporation
Oct 17Is Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Trading At A 26% Discount?
Oct 08Norfolk 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 21I'm Buying Norfolk Southern Stock With Both Hands
Oct 20Boarding Norfolk Southern Corporation (Rating Upgrade)
Oct 02Shareholder Returns
| NSC | US Transportation | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.9% | -5.0% | -3.5% |
| 1Y | 0.01% | -0.8% | 22.1% |
Return vs Industry: NSC matched the US Transportation industry which returned -0.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NSC underperformed the US Market which returned 22.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NSC volatility | |
|---|---|
| NSC Average Weekly Movement | 4.3% |
| Transportation Industry Average Movement | 6.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 17.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: NSC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
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 | Mark George | 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$52.17b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$2.41b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$12.17b |
22.0x
P/E Ratio4.4x
P/S RatioIs NSC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NSC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$12.17b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$6.28b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.89b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.48b |
| Earnings | US$2.41b |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 10.67 |
| Gross Margin | 48.37% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.82% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 128.6% |
How did NSC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.3%
Current Dividend Yield51%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/20 23:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Norfolk Southern Corporation is covered by 49 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Kauffman | Aegis Capital Corporation |
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Oliver Holmes | Atlantic Equities LLP |