Norfolk Southern/$NSC
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About Norfolk Southern
Class-I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the rail hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agriculture, metal, chemical, and forest products.
Ticker
$NSC
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Ground Transportation
Headquarters
Employees
19,600
ISIN
US6558441084
Website
Norfolk Southern Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$58B
17.47
$14.65
1.29
$5.40
2.11%
Price and volume
Market cap
$58B
Beta
1.29
52-week high
$274.85
52-week low
$201.63
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
$5.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.783
Quick ratio
0.648
Long term debt to equity
118.489
Total debt to equity
118.634
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.82%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.79%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
5,994
Gross margin (TTM)
49.70%
Net profit margin (TTM)
27.40%
Operating margin (TTM)
38.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.40%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$620,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.78%
Return on equity (TTM)
24.54%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.466
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.777
Price to book
3.97
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.97
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.629
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.26%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
835.19%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.11%
Forward dividend yield
2.11%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.70%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
135.71%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.99%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.52%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.73%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.95%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.98%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.05%
What the Analysts think about Norfolk Southern
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Norfolk Southern stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Norfolk Southern's cost-cutting measures and higher-than-expected insurance recoveries have led to better-than-expected quarterly profits, indicating improved financial resilience. (reuters.com)
The company's third-quarter results showed strength in merchandise and intermodal segments, with an adjusted operating ratio improvement of 570 basis points, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency. (reuters.com)
Analysts have raised price targets for Norfolk Southern, with RBC Capital Markets increasing its target from $272 to $282, reflecting confidence in the company's recent operating results. (investing.com)
Norfolk Southern faces shareholder lawsuits alleging the company downplayed risks associated with its operational strategies, potentially leading to increased legal liabilities. (investing.com)
The company's revenue declined in the first quarter of 2025 due to lower fuel surcharges and disruptions from winter storms, indicating vulnerability to external factors. (reuters.com)
Analysts have maintained a Neutral rating on Norfolk Southern due to valuation concerns, suggesting limited upside potential despite recent performance improvements. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Norfolk Southern stock?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market cap of $58B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock is 17.47 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Norfolk Southern stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is $5.4 and the yield is 2.11%. Norfolk Southern has a payout ratio of 36.82% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Norfolk Southern dividend payment date?
The next Norfolk Southern (NSC) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a beta rating of 1.29. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.