Norfolk Southern (NSC) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Norfolk Southern Corporation | Industrials

US$239.17

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Norfolk Southern Performance Comparison

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Norfolk Southern

Industrials Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: US$232.35 High: US$239.37

on May 12, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: US$201.63 High: US$277.60

on April 7, 2025

on November 6, 2024

All-Time High: US$299.20 on December 27, 2021

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $50.4B

EPS i 14.64

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 15.27

Forward P/E i 16.46

P/B Ratio i 3.47

PEG Ratio i 16.46

Div. Yield i 2.42%

ROE i 24.54%

Beta i 1.294

Debt to Equity i 122.31

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 41.80%

Operating Margin i 32.84%

Profit Margin i 27.40%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 6.74%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 24.54%

EBITDA i $6.5B

Net Income (TTM) i $3.3B

Growth

Revenue (TTM) i

Revenue Per Share (TTM) i

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Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i US$5.40

Estimated Dividend Yield i 2.42%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 2.00%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 2.42%

Last 12-Month Dividend i US$5.40

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 36.86%

Dividend Date i May 20, 2025

Ex-Dividend Date i May 2, 2025

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Norfolk Southern NSC	50.39B Large-cap	7.60%	8.03%	-5.81%	-10.57%	1.95%	3.30%	4.47%	39.44%
Union Pacific UNP	129.25B Large-cap	6.64%	3.89%	-7.08%	-3.35%	0.78%	-5.71%	8.14%	39.85%
Canadian Pacific CP	68.99B Large-cap	3.51%	3.60%	-1.63%	-0.39%	3.95%	-6.68%	11.26%	58.78%
Canadian National CNI	63.89B Large-cap	6.09%	4.50%	2.02%	-6.16%	2.79%	-17.76%	-6.18%	27.03%
CSX CSX	54.40B Large-cap	6.50%	7.25%	-7.90%	-16.08%	-5.72%	-9.55%	-2.00%	32.75%
Wabtec WAB	32.96B Large-cap	5.35%	16.00%	6.20%	0.86%	6.37%	19.43%	131.18%	253.93%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 0.06%

Institutional Ownership i 79.59%

Shares Short i 3M

Short Ratio i 1.76

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 1.21%

Average 10-Day Volume i 960K

Average 90-Day Volume i 1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSC's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Norfolk Southern reached a high of US$277.60 (on November 6, 2024) and a low of US$201.63 (on April 7, 2025).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for NSC?

Curious about Norfolk Southern's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 50.39B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 15.27, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 16.46.

Does NSC pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Norfolk Southern is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.42%, and the company is expected to pay out US$5.40 per share over the coming year.

Who are Norfolk Southern's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Norfolk Southern, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Union Pacific UNP	129.25B	Industrials	Railroads	-5.71%	8.14%
Canadian Pacific CP	68.99B	Industrials	Railroads	-6.68%	11.26%
Canadian National CNI	63.89B	Industrials	Railroads	-17.76%	-6.18%
CSX CSX	54.40B	Industrials	Railroads	-9.55%	-2.00%
Wabtec WAB	32.96B	Industrials	Railroads	19.43%	131.18%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Norfolk Southern Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Norfolk Southern's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 24.54%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 122.31, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 41.80%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for NSC?

Looking at Norfolk Southern's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $12B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -0.40%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 1,315.10%.

How much of NSC stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Norfolk Southern stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.06% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 79.59%.

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