Norfolk Southern (NSC) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Norfolk Southern Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $279.46
High: $283.42
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $201.63
High: $288.11
on April 7, 2025
on July 24, 2025
All-Time High: $299.20 on December 27, 2021
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$62.8B
EPS
14.81
P/E Ratio (TTM)
18.91
Forward P/E
20.62
P/B Ratio
4.25
PEG Ratio
20.62
Div. Yield
1.61%
ROE
24.13%
Beta
1.297
Debt to Equity
121.06
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
39.71%
Operating Margin
37.27%
Profit Margin
27.51%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
6.75%
Return on Equity (TTM)
24.13%
EBITDA
$6.4B
Net Income (TTM)
$3.3B
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$53.81
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.20%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
4.20%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$4.05
Current Dividend Yield
1.61%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.56%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$4.88
3-Year Total Dividends
$14.63
Ex-Dividend Date
February 7, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Southern NSC | 62.83B Large-cap | 1.88% | 7.21% | 24.97% | 10.50% | 19.36% | 16.86% | 6.95% | 35.54% |
| Union Pacific UNP | 132.02B Large-cap | 1.29% | -6.05% | 2.49% | -9.04% | -3.00% | -6.43% | -7.38% | 15.80% |
| Canadian Pacific CP | 69.03B Large-cap | 2.94% | -7.05% | 1.69% | -3.97% | 1.82% | -3.55% | -7.67% | 27.74% |
| CSX CSX | 66.05B Large-cap | 1.20% | 6.11% | 22.34% | 7.10% | 10.17% | 4.21% | 3.14% | 43.15% |
| Canadian National CNI | 57.87B Large-cap | -0.31% | -11.80% | -8.65% | -9.69% | -9.12% | -16.48% | -27.79% | -9.67% |
| Wabtec WAB | 32.72B Large-cap | 2.42% | -9.61% | -0.17% | -8.13% | 1.30% | 23.44% | 98.90% | 175.35% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.07%
Institutional Ownership
79.52%
Shares Short
3M
Short Ratio
2.05
Short % of Shares Outstanding
1.19%
Average 10-Day Volume
4M
Average 90-Day Volume
3M
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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 $288.11 (on July 24, 2025) and a low of $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 62.83B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 18.91, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 20.62.
- 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 1.61%, and the company has paid an average of $4.88 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- 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
UNP132.02B Industrials Railroads -6.43% -7.38% Canadian Pacific
CP69.03B Industrials Railroads -3.55% -7.67% CSX
CSX66.05B Industrials Railroads 4.21% 3.14% Canadian National
CNI57.87B Industrials Railroads -16.48% -27.79% Wabtec
WAB32.72B Industrials Railroads 23.44% 98.90% 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 24.13%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 121.06, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 39.71%.
- 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 2.20%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 4.20%.
- 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 0.07% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 79.52%.
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