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NSC

Norfolk Southern Corporation

NYSE: NSC · INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS

$312.12
-1.45% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$71.80B
P/E ratio
26.96
P/S ratio
5.89x
EPS (TTM)
$11.86
Dividend yield
1.68%
52W range
$215 – $323
Volume
1.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F
4.5
Quality
C
8.0
Profitability
A
4.3
Valuation
C
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →200 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$329.22
+5.48%
12-Month target
$283.33
-9.22%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
1 Strong Buy4 Buy18 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Profit margin 21.90% — above average
Risks
- Negative free cash flow $-38.00M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$12.74B$12.16B$12.12B$12.18B$12.19B$12.6B
Net income$3.27B$1.83B$2.62B$2.87B$547.00M
EPS$11.86$12.23
Free cash flow$2.27B$830.00M$1.67B$2.16B$-38.00M
Profit margin25.66%15.03%21.63%23.59%21.90%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-31HUFFARD, JOHN C JRBuy185$287.00
2026-03-31ANDERSON, RICHARD HBuy233$287.00
2026-02-20RYERKERK, LORIBuy3$315.72

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
NSC$71.80B552.78.04.34.5Buy
CAT$386.56B554.77.54.34.5Buy
GEV$308.81B638.07.03.74.3Buy
GE$297.36B594.08.03.75.3Buy
RTX$234.67B597.36.03.36.0-49.24%Buy
BA$183.23B485.35.02.04.0-39.36%Hold

Smart narrative

Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $312.12. representing a P/E of 26.96x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $12.19B. with profit margins at 21.90%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Norfolk Southern Corporation's stock price?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) trades at $312.12.
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 55/100 (Grade C+, Hold).
What is the price target of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The analyst target price is $329.22, representing +5.5% upside from the current price of $312.12.
What is the future stock price of NSC by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Norfolk Southern Corporation could reach $806.40 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Norfolk Southern Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $12.19B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.

Company info

SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryRAILROADS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio5.89x
ROE17.60%
Beta1.31
50D MA$300.09
200D MA$289.68
Shares out0.22B
Float0.22B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.4M

Performance

1 week-2.90%
1 month+8.75%
3 months+7.57%
YTD+8.10%
1 year
3 years
5 years