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-4.0%
5Y+24.0%
10Y+23.0%
3Y-12.0%
5Y+43.0%
10Y+72.0%
3Y+3.0%
5Y+20.0%
10Y+44.0%
Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation Profit Bridge

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Revenue12.18B
Cost of Goods Sold (7.01B)
Gross Profit5.17B
Operating Expenses (1.16B)
Operating Income4.01B
Interest Expense (792.00M)
Other Income/Expense-343.00M
Pretax Income3.67B
Income Tax (792.00M)
Net Income2.87B
Net Income
2.87B

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

42.4%

Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.

Operating Margin

32.9%

Outstanding operational efficiency. The company generates substantial profit from core operations.

Net Profit Margin

23.6%

Exceptional profitability. The company converts a significant portion of revenue to bottom-line earnings.

Effective Tax Rate

21.6%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Exceptional profitability across all levels: Strong pricing power, efficient operations, and healthy bottom line indicate a high-quality business with sustainable competitive advantages.

Norfolk Southern Corporation Income Statement

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Norfolk Southern Corporation Income StatementDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020Dec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2017Dec 2016Dec 2015Dec 2014Dec 2013Dec 2012Dec 2011Dec 2010Dec 2009Dec 2008Dec 2007Dec 2006
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)
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(0.0)
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(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)
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(0.0)
(0.0)
(0.0)
(0.0)
(0.0)
(0.0)
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-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

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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