Norfolk Southern (NSC) Financial Analysis & Valuation | Quarter Chart

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, livestoc... more
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of ... more

Company facts

Reported company information and share structure.

Company Share structure
Market Cap$78.76BExchangeNYSE
SectorIndustrialsIndustryRailroads
CountryUSCEOMark R. George
IPO Date1982-06-02CAGR2.94%
Employees19,300Websitewww.norfolksouthern.com
Div. Yield1.54%Payout Ratio46%
Buy Back Yield0.36%Total Yield1.9%
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Key metrics

Reported fundamentals and market-derived technical indicators.

Fundamentals Technicals
Enterprise Value$86.11BP/E Ratio28.14
Forward P/E25.4PEG Ratio-1.43
P/S Ratio6.28P/B Ratio4.84
P/CF Ratio20.99P/FCF Ratio20.61
EPS$12.46EPS Growth 1Y-20.81%
EPS Growth 3Y5.49%EPS Growth 5Y8.52%
Revenue Growth 1Y2.97%Gross Margin0.54%
Operating Margin0.32%Profit Margin0.21%
ROE0.17%ROA0.06%
ROCE0.1%Current Ratio0.83
Quick Ratio0.83Cash Ratio0.32
Debt/Equity1.02Interest Coverage5.05
Altman Z Score2.18Piotroski Score9

Norfolk Southern (NSC) valuation & financials

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market capitalization of $78.76B and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.1. It operates in the Industrials sector (Railroads).

Norfolk Southern's revenue grew +3.0% over the last year.

Norfolk Southern's next earnings report is scheduled for October 22, 2026 before market open; analysts estimate EPS of $3.49.

📈 Analysts estimate NSC EPS of $3.49 for the upcoming quarter. See Norfolk Southern revenue & EPS analyst forecasts for the next four quarters with Quarter Chart Premium.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) — frequently asked questions

When does Norfolk Southern (NSC) report earnings next?

Norfolk Southern is expected to report earnings on October 22, 2026 before market open. Analysts estimate EPS of $3.49.

What is Norfolk Southern's market cap?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market capitalization of $78.76B.

What is NSC's P/E ratio?

Norfolk Southern trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.1, with trailing twelve-month EPS of $12.46.

How fast is Norfolk Southern growing?

Norfolk Southern's revenue grew +3.0% over the last year.

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