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Norfolk Southern Corp

NYSE: NSC Railroads
$317.70
▲ $0.71 (+0.22%) today
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NSC at a Glance

Valuation
Market cap
$71.2B
P/E ratio
27.1
Dividend yield
1.72%
Profitability
Revenue (TTM)
$12.5B
Profit margin
21.0%
EPS (TTM)
$11.72
Price
52-week range
$274 – $357
24/7 target
$361.94
Street target
$356.11
Earnings
Next report
Oct 22, 2026
Q2 2026 EPS
$3.52
vs. $3.31 est.
+6.3%

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA Fiscal year ends December NYSE: NSC norfolksouthern.com

About Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a freight railroad operator with a 22-state transportation network in the eastern United States. The company transports approximately 7 million carloads annually across three primary business segments: Merchandise (industrial, agricultural, and consumer goods), Intermodal (containerized freight), and Coal. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. The company has operated since 1827 through its predecessor companies and positions itself as a sustainability-focused freight alternative, helping customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Updated

Revenue by Segment · Q2 2026
  1. Merchandise62%
  2. Intermodal26%
  3. Coal12%

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What does Norfolk Southern do?

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a freight railroad operator with a 22-state transportation network in the eastern United States.

What is the NSC stock price target?

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