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
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+6.4%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+0.2%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-1.5%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-1.0%
Last 4 reports
Positive reaction rate
25%
1 of 4 quarters
Largest single-day move
-2.8%
2025-10-23
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | $2.65 | +6.4% | $321.44 | $318.89 | -0.8% |
| 2026-01-29 | $3.22 | +16.7% | $284.47 | $291.24 | +2.4% |
| 2025-10-23 | $3.30 | +3.1% | $288.63 | $280.50 | -2.8% |
| 2025-07-29 | $3.29 | -0.6% | $286.42 | $279.00 | -2.6% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $2.49 | $2.65 | +6.4% | $3.00B | +0.2% |
| 2025-12-31 | $2.76 | $3.22 | +16.7% | $2.97B | -1.7% |
| 2025-09-30 | $3.20 | $3.30 | +3.1% | $3.10B | +1.7% |
| 2025-06-30 | $3.31 | $3.29 | -0.6% | $3.11B | +2.2% |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.68 | $2.69 | +0.4% | $2.99B | -0.4% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.94 | $3.04 | +3.4% | $3.02B | -1.6% |
| 2024-09-30 | $3.11 | $3.25 | +4.5% | $3.05B | +2.7% |
| 2024-06-30 | $2.86 | $3.06 | +7.0% | $3.04B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.53 | $3.29 | +30.0% | $3.00B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.87 | $2.83 | -1.4% | $3.07B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $2.70 | $2.65 | -1.9% | $2.97B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $12.23 | $12.6B | +3.3% | 17 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $13.66 | $13.2B | +4.8% | 17 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $14.50 | $13.8B | +4.5% | 17 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $15.10 | $14.3B | +4.0% | 17 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $15.65 | $14.8B | +3.6% | 17 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Norfolk Southern Corporation beaten earnings estimates?
Norfolk Southern Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +6.4% over the last 4 quarters.
How does NSC stock react to earnings?
NSC stock has moved an average of -1.0% in the trading day following earnings over its last 4 reports, with positive reactions in 25% of those quarters.
What is Norfolk Southern Corporation's revenue growth rate?
Norfolk Southern Corporation reported year-over-year revenue growth of +0.2% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing -1.5% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for NSC in 2026?
Analysts expect Norfolk Southern Corporation to report EPS of $12.23 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $12.6B, based on estimates from 17 analysts.