$NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation · NYSE · Industrials
- Market cap
- 74.12B
- Volume
- 1.10M
- P/E
- 27.66
- Day range
- 327.52 – 336.54
- 52w range
- 277.80 – 358.60
- Analyst target
- 360.28
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Company summary
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Institutional ownership
Institutions hold 77.64% · insiders 0.04% · 2,292 institutions
| Holder | Shares | Value | % held | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 16.00M | $5.28B | 7.12% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 14.67M | $4.84B | 6.53% | 2026-06-30 |
| State Street Corporation | 10.24M | $3.38B | 4.56% | 2026-06-30 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.22M | $2.38B | 3.21% | 2026-06-30 |
| Millennium Management Llc | 5.20M | $1.72B | 2.32% | 2026-06-30 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 5.11M | $1.69B | 2.28% | 2026-06-30 |
| Bank of America Corporation | 3.11M | $1.03B | 1.39% | 2026-06-30 |
| NORGES BANK | 3.04M | $1.00B | 1.35% | 2026-06-30 |
| Pentwater Capital Management Lp | 2.77M | $915.72M | 1.24% | 2026-06-30 |
| Northern Trust Corporation | 2.61M | $862.73M | 1.16% | 2026-06-30 |
Hedge fund & billionaire activity
Insider transactions
| Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE MARK R. | Chief Executive Officer | — | 2.7K | 2026-09-11 |
| ORR JOHN FREDERICK | Chief Operating Officer | — | 8.3K | 2026-04-24 |
| LAMPHERE GILBERT H | Director | — | 700.00 | 2026-01-30 |
| MOORE CLAIBORNE L. | Officer | — | 673.00 | 2026-01-30 |
| BHATT ANIL | Officer | — | 861.00 | 2026-01-30 |
| GEORGE MARK R. | Chief Executive Officer | — | 3.7K | 2026-01-30 |
| ELKINS CLAUDE E | Officer | — | 1.3K | 2026-01-30 |
| ORR JOHN FREDERICK | Chief Operating Officer | — | 1.5K | 2026-01-30 |
| ZAMPI JASON ANDREW | Chief Financial Officer | — | 1.1K | 2026-01-30 |
| MOORE CLAIBORNE L. | Officer | — | 501.00 | 2026-01-27 |
| GEORGE MARK R. | Chief Executive Officer | — | 1.4K | 2026-01-27 |
| ELKINS CLAUDE E | Officer | — | 1.0K | 2026-01-27 |
Analyst ratings
Consensus score 2.57 (1 = strong buy, 5 = sell) · mean target 360.28
- CitigroupNeutralmain2026-10-23
- Evercore ISI GroupIn-Linemain2026-10-23
- JP MorganNeutralmain2026-10-23
- RBC CapitalSector Performmain2026-10-23
- TD CowenBuymain2026-10-23
- CitigroupNeutralmain2026-10-07
- JP MorganNeutralmain2026-10-05
- SusquehannaNeutralmain2026-10-02
- BMO CapitalMarket Performmain2026-07-27
- BairdNeutralmain2026-07-27
Earnings
Next report: 2026-10-22
| Quarter | EPS actual | EPS estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Q2025 | 3.22 | 2.76 | 0.46 |
| 1Q2026 | 2.65 | 2.49 | 0.16 |
| 2Q2026 | 3.52 | 3.32 | 0.20 |
| 3Q2026 | 3.62 | 3.47 | 0.15 |
SEC filings
- 10-QPeriodic Financial Reports2026-10-22Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-07-23Open
- 11-KAnnual report of employee stock purchase2026-06-25Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-06-01Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-05-08Open
- 10-QPeriodic Financial Reports2026-04-24Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-04-02Open
- DEF 14AProxy Statements2026-03-27Open
- 10-KPeriodic Financial Reports2026-02-09Open
- 8-KCorporate Changes & Voting Matters2026-01-29Open
Latest NSC news
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Looks Expensive On Future Cash Flow
Norfolk Southern has delivered a powerful share price run over the past few years, and that puts a sharper spotlight on one question for investors who care about valuation. Is the current US$338.23 price being supported by the cash the railroad is expected to generate over time, or has the share price moved ahead of the underlying cash flows? Norfolk Southern has returned 94.5% over the past 3 years, which raises the stakes on whether that jump lines up with the cash its rail network can...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:15:26 +0000
- Norfolk Southern Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of Norfolk Southern Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:15:36 +0000
- What Norfolk Southern (NSC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) reported higher third-quarter revenue, operating income and earnings as volume growth, pricing and a tighter truck market supported demand across its business groups. The railroad also raised its 2026 capital spending outlook to fund capacity, resiliency and growth initia
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:04:35 +0000
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Record revenue and safety gains offset fuel headwinds in third quarter.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:27:56 +0000
- Norfolk Southern profits rise on higher volume and revenue
Norfolk Southern posted record revenue in Q3 on higher volumes and rates, and substantial fuel surcharge The post Norfolk Southern profits rise on higher volume and revenue appeared first on FreightWaves.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:47:51 +0000
- Union Pacific, Norfolk Third-Quarter Adjusted Earnings Top Views Amid Volume Growth
Union Pacific (UNP) and fellow railroad operator Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported third-quarter adjus
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:38:22 +0000
- NSC Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Revenues, Volume Growth
Norfolk Southern's Q3 2026 earnings and revenues beat estimates, driven by higher fuel surcharges and volume growth, even as rising expenses pressured margins.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0000
- First look: Norfolk Southern earnings
Norfolk Southern’s third-quarter earnings rose as higher freight volume and fuel surcharges drove record revenue. The post First look: Norfolk Southern earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:09:01 +0000