Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation

NSCยทNYSE

$305.11

-0.79%
IndustrialsRailroads

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$68.53B
EPS12.7500
P/E Ratio23.93
Earnings Date08/04/2026
3Y+3.0%
5Y+20.0%
10Y+44.0%
3Y+60.0%
5Y+118.0%
10Y+40.0%
3Y-36.0%
5Y-1.0%
10Y+42.0%
NSC

Norfolk Southern Corporation Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income2.87B
Depreciation & Amortization1.39B
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital71.00M
Others-241.00M
Capital Expenditures-2.20B
Free Cash Flow2.16B

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

75.1%

Moderate conversion rate. Some gap between earnings and cash flow may warrant investigation into working capital or non-cash items.

CapEx Intensity

50.5%

Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.

FCF Growth Trend

+29.1%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$71.00M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Solid cash generation: Positive free cash flow with reasonable earnings quality provides financial flexibility for growth investments, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

Norfolk Southern Corporation Cash Flow Statement

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Norfolk Southern Corporation Cash Flow StatementDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020Dec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2017Dec 2016Dec 2015Dec 2014Dec 2013Dec 2012Dec 2011Dec 2010Dec 2009Dec 2008Dec 2007Dec 2006
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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2B
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78M
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79M
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62M
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4.2B
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3.6B
3.9B
3.7B
3.3B
3B
2.9B
2.9B
3.1B
3.1B
3.2B
2.7B
1.9B
2.7B
2.3B
2.2B
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
-2.2B
-4B
-2.3B
-1.9B
-1.5B
-1.5B
-2B
-2B
-1.7B
-1.9B
-2.4B
-2.1B
-2B
-2.2B
-2.2B
-1.5B
-1.3B
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-1.3B
-1.2B
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99M
1B
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94M
99M
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99M
47M
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240M
106M
63M
78M
439M
421M
30M
307M
827M
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377M
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114M
144M
192M
84M
97M
84M
109M
-1.3B
-1.2B
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-2.1B
-2B
-1.9B
-2B
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-1B
-684M
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
-534M
26M
-619M
-3.1B
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66M
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403M
1B
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94M
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739M
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501M
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403M
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-1.2B
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-534M
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-619M
-3.1B
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-1B
-803M
-1.1B
-318M
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-2.1B
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2M
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-1.9B
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CASH FLOW SUMMARY
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956M
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827M
996M
618M
206M
527M
2.2B
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830M
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492M
734M
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1.1B
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561M
1.2B
992M
1B

SEC Filings

NSC - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
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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