Norfolk Southern Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Norfolk Southern's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.7%, while the Transportation industry saw earnings growing at 9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.9% per year. Norfolk Southern's return on equity is 17.5%, and it has net margins of 19.8%.
Key information
-2.7%
Earnings growth rate
0.6%
EPS growth rate
| Transportation Industry Growth | 15.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.9% |
| Return on equity | 17.5% |
| Net Margin | 19.8% |
| Next Earnings Update | 29 Jan 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Jan 20
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC)?
Jan 06Norfolk Southern: It's Way More Expensive Than The S&P 500
Dec 31Norfolk 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 26Building 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 21Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Norfolk Southern makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 12,172 | 2,413 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 12,092 | 1,791 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 12,028 | 1,411 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 12,156 | 1,824 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 12,320 | 2,087 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 12,692 | 2,568 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 12,962 | 3,030 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 12,745 | 3,268 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 12,360 | 3,239 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 11,869 | 3,033 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 11,418 | 3,034 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 11,142 | 3,003 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 10,863 | 2,914 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 10,517 | 2,729 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 9,803 | 2,302 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 9,789 | 2,010 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 9,906 | 2,004 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 10,241 | 2,093 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 11,081 | 2,421 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 11,296 | 2,717 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 11,502 | 2,752 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 11,608 | 2,796 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 11,581 | 2,785 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 11,458 | 2,660 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 11,231 | 5,927 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 10,954 | 5,732 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 10,693 | 5,519 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 10,551 | 5,400 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 10,372 | 1,849 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 10,226 | 1,801 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 10,043 | 1,709 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 9,888 | 1,663 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 9,916 | 1,607 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 10,105 | 1,600 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 10,364 | 1,628 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 10,511 | 1,550 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 10,863 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 11,173 | 1,808 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 11,502 | 1,936 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 11,624 | 1,994 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 11,635 | 1,995 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 11,436 | 1,917 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 11,196 | 1,821 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NSC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NSC's current net profit margins (19.8%) are higher than last year (16.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NSC's earnings have declined by 2.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: NSC's earnings growth over the past year (15.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (-2.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: NSC earnings growth over the past year (15.6%) exceeded the Transportation industry -5.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: NSC's Return on Equity (17.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/01/21 07:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/01/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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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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| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Oliver Holmes | Atlantic Equities LLP |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |