Norfolk Southern Future Growth
Future criteria checks 4/6
Norfolk Southern is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 22.9% and 4.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 23.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 26% in 3 years.
Key information
22.9%
Earnings growth rate
23.8%
EPS growth rate
| Transportation earnings growth | 23.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.8% |
| Future return on equity | 26.0% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 02 May 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Norfolk 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 29
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 13Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 13,638 | 3,417 | 2,829 | 5,152 | 11 |
| 12/31/2025 | 13,063 | 3,077 | 2,496 | 4,574 | 20 |
| 12/31/2024 | 12,424 | 2,170 | 1,353 | 3,826 | 19 |
| 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 | 1,555 | 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 |
| 9/30/2013 | 11,048 | 1,803 | N/A | 2,993 | N/A |
| 6/30/2013 | 10,917 | 1,722 | N/A | 2,908 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: NSC's forecast earnings growth (22.9% per year) is above the savings rate (2.4%).
Earnings vs Market: NSC's earnings (22.9% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (14.4% per year).
High Growth Earnings: NSC's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: NSC's revenue (4.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: NSC's revenue (4.8% 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 (26%)