Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSCNYSEIndustrialsRailroads
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $76.14B
- P/E (TTM)
- 28.88
- Forward P/E
- 36.68
- Dividend yield
- 1.60%
- 52-week range
- $277.80$358.60
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 856.72K
Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $323.27 - $338.23 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $358.60 |
| 52-Week Low | $277.80 |
| Open | $325.71 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.43M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 856.72K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 12.54B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.64B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 3.63B |
| EPS (TTM) | $11.72 |
| Profit Margin | 21.02% |
| Operating Margin | 32.19% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 16.22% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.02 |
| Annual Dividend | $5.40 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.60% |
| Payout Ratio | 46.08% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 76.14B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 225.10M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.88 |
| Forward P/E | 36.68 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.07 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.68 |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.88 |
| 50-Day MA | $326.79 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $313.16 |
| 1-Year Change | +19.17% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Norfolk Southern at a Glance
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a market capitalization of $76.14B. The stock trades at 28.9× trailing earnings, 36.7× forward earnings and 6.1× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.64B on revenue of $12.54B (a 21.0% profit margin) and generated $3.63B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.07B in cash and securities against $16.62B of debt, a net debt position of $15.55B.
Norfolk Southern pays a quarterly dividend totaling $5.40 per share a year, a 1.60% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 46% payout ratio.
The share price is up 19.2% over the past year. At $338.23 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $277.80 to $358.60, above its 200-day moving average of $313.16.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $363.40, 7.4% above the Oct 22, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Norfolk Southern
What is the current stock price for NSC?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, NSC stock trades at $338.23. The 52-week range is $277.80–$358.60, with a day range of $323.27–$338.23.
What is the P/E ratio for NSC?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Norfolk Southern's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 28.9, meaning investors pay $28.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 36.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Norfolk Southern operates in the Industrials sector.
Does NSC pay dividends?
Yes, Norfolk Southern pays a 1.60% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($5.40 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 46.1%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 7, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for NSC?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for NSC is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $363.40, a 7.4% upside from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $338.23.
What is the market cap of NSC?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Norfolk Southern's market capitalization is $76.14B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Norfolk Southern operates in the Industrials sector within the Railroads industry.