$305.11
-0.79%Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, scrap paper, beverages, canned goods, and consumer products; chemicals consist of sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, and sand; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter rail passenger transportation services and operates an intermodal network. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated approximately 19,300 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.
Outstanding operational efficiency. The company generates substantial profit from core operations.
Exceptional profitability. The company converts a significant portion of revenue to bottom-line earnings.
Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.
Exceptional profitability across all levels: Strong pricing power, efficient operations, and healthy bottom line indicate a high-quality business with sustainable competitive advantages.
NSC โข NYSE
| Norfolk Southern Corporation Income Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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REVENUE | ||||||||||||||||||||
12.2B | 12.1B | 12.2B | 12.7B | 11.1B | 9.8B | 11.3B | 11.5B | 10.6B | 9.9B | 10.5B | 11.6B | 11.2B | 11B | 11.2B | 9.5B | 8B | 10.7B | 9.4B | 9.4B | |
GROSS PROFIT | ||||||||||||||||||||
(7B) | (8.4B) | (9.3B) | (8B) | (6.8B) | (6.4B) | (7.4B) | (7.5B) | (7B) | (6.8B) | (7.6B) | (8.1B) | (8B) | (7.9B) | (8B) | (6.8B) | (6B) | (7.6B) | (6.9B) | (6.9B) | |
5.2B | 3.8B | 2.8B | 4.7B | 4.4B | 3.4B | 3.9B | 4B | 3.5B | 3.1B | 2.9B | 3.6B | 3.3B | 3.1B | 3.2B | 2.7B | 2B | 3.1B | 2.6B | 2.6B | |
OPERATING INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1.2B) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(753M) | -120M | -117M | -126M | -102M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
4B | 3.8B | 2.8B | 4.7B | 4.4B | 3.4B | 3.9B | 4B | 3.5B | 3.1B | 2.9B | 3.6B | 3.3B | 3.1B | 3.2B | 2.7B | 2B | 3.1B | 2.6B | 2.6B | |
PRE-TAX INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
(792M) | (807M) | (722M) | (692M) | (646M) | (625M) | (604M) | (557M) | (550M) | (569M) | (545M) | (557M) | (537M) | (504M) | (455M) | (462M) | (467M) | (444M) | (441M) | (0.0) | |
-792M | -807M | -722M | -692M | -646M | -625M | -604M | -557M | -550M | -559M | -541M | -548M | -529M | -496M | -449M | -466M | -467M | -444M | -396M | 0.0 | |
(407M) | (120M) | (117M) | (126M) | (102M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-343M | -435M | -488M | -603M | -487M | -867M | -402M | -490M | -394M | -488M | -437M | -436M | -286M | -360M | -288M | -302M | -340M | -334M | -337M | -327M | |
3.7B | 3.3B | 2.3B | 4.1B | 3.9B | 2.5B | 3.5B | 3.5B | 3.1B | 2.6B | 2.4B | 3.1B | 3B | 2.8B | 2.9B | 2.4B | 1.6B | 2.8B | 2.2B | 2.2B | |
NET INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
(792M) | (707M) | (493M) | (860M) | (873M) | (517M) | (769M) | (803M) | -2.3B | (914M) | (886M) | (1.1B) | (1.1B) | (1B) | (1B) | (871M) | (588M) | (1B) | (773M) | (749M) | |
2.9B | 2.6B | 1.8B | 3.3B | 3B | 2B | 2.7B | 2.7B | 5.4B | 1.7B | 1.6B | 2B | 1.9B | 1.7B | 1.9B | 1.5B | 1B | 1.7B | 1.5B | 1.5B |
NSC - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | June 01, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 24, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 24, 2026 | April 24, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 02, 2026 | April 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 27, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 09, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 29, 2026 | January 29, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 19, 2025 | December 19, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 17, 2025 | November 14, 2025 | 2025 |
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