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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
$316.65+3.84 (+1.23%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Norfolk Southern Corporation in the Industrials sector is trading at $316.65 with a market capitalization of $68.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $334.18 (17 analysts), implying a +5.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $326.00, remaining 7.2% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +5.5% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.00B↑ | $2.97B↓ | $3.10B↓ | $3.11B↑ | $2.99B |
| Gross Profit | $1.03B↑ | $969.00M↓ | $1.16B↓ | $1.24B↑ | $1.07B |
| Operating Income | $992.00M↓ | $1.16B↓ | $1.19B↓ | $1.23B↑ | $1.03B |
| Net Income | $547.00M↓ | $644.00M↓ | $711.00M↓ | $768.00M↑ | $750.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 compr...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$68.53B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
25.70
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.29
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.71%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.89%
Volume
Today's trading volume
480,976
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