Stock Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

NYSE · Industrials · Railroads

Norfolk Southern Corporation is a Industrials company with a market capitalization of $75.90B, a trailing P/E ratio of 28.8, and a dividend yield of 1.20%.

Market Cap
$75.90B
P/E (TTM)
28.8
Forward P/E
26.9
Price/Sales
6.1
Price/Book
4.7
EV/EBITDA
16.4
Dividend Yield
1.20%
Beta
1.27
EPS (TTM)
$11.74
Profit Margin
21.9%
ROE
17.0%
Short % of Float
3.7%
Days to Cover
9.9
52W High
$350.73
52W Low
$268.71

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$12.18B
Gross Profit
$5.17B
Operating Income
$4.01B
Net Income
$2.87B
Free Cash Flow
$2.16B
Total Debt
$17.09B
Cash & Equivalents
$1.53B
Shareholder Equity
$15.55B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 24, 2026$2.65$2.49+6.4%
Q4 2025January 29, 2026$3.22$2.76+16.7%
Q3 2025October 23, 2025$3.30$3.20+3.1%
Q2 2025July 29, 2025$3.29$3.31-0.6%
Q1 2025April 23, 2025$2.69$2.68+0.4%
Q4 2024January 29, 2025$3.04$2.94+3.4%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20268,266,0383.67%9.9-3.1%
June 30, 20268,529,9613.79%6.5+4.0%
June 15, 20268,202,4083.64%8.6+0.5%
May 29, 20268,160,5233.63%5.5+13.7%
May 15, 20267,179,7113.19%6.8-26.2%
April 30, 20269,724,2454.32%8.2+12.7%
April 15, 20268,631,9483.84%5.8+2.0%
March 31, 20268,466,0723.77%6.5-3.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norfolk Southern Corporation's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has a market capitalization of $75.90B.

What is Norfolk Southern Corporation's P/E ratio?

Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.8. Its forward P/E is 26.9.

Does Norfolk Southern Corporation pay a dividend?

Yes — Norfolk Southern Corporation pays a dividend yielding 1.20%, an annual payout of $5.40 per share.

What sector is NSC in?

Norfolk Southern Corporation is in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads industry.

What is Norfolk Southern Corporation's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 8,266,038 NSC shares were sold short, or 3.67% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 9.9. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Norfolk Southern Corporation's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Norfolk Southern Corporation reported revenue of $12.18B and net income of $2.87B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.