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
F4.5
Quality
C8.0
Profitability
A4.3
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
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Altman Z-Score
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$329.22
+5.48%
12-Month target
$283.33
-9.22%
Intrinsic (DCF)
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Margin of safety
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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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (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 margin | 25.66% | 15.03% | 21.63% | 23.59% | 21.90% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | HUFFARD, JOHN C JR | Buy | 185 | $287.00 |
| 2026-03-31 | ANDERSON, RICHARD H | Buy | 233 | $287.00 |
| 2026-02-20 | RYERKERK, LORI | Buy | 3 | $315.72 |
Peer comparison
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%
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