NSC

— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card

Industrials : Railroads

Located in Atlanta, GA, US. Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products. NSC also handles a wide range of chemicals, from sulfur and petroleum derivatives to chlorine compounds, plastics, industrial chemicals, and sand. Furthermore, the company moves metals and construction supplies, including steel, aluminum, heavy machinery, cement, aggregates, and specialized military equipment. Transportation of both finished motor vehicles and automotive components is a significant segment, as is the consistent shipment of coal. Beyond its principal freight operations, Norfolk Southern facilitates global trade by connecting with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports for overseas cargo. The corporation also manages an expansive intermodal network and offers commuter passenger rail services. As of the close of 2021, the company's vast railway infrastructure extended over roughly 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation, originally incorporated in 1980, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Growth

Revenue, earnings and profitability.

Strong revenue growth and earnings can attract investors, driving the stock price up. Profitability indicates the company's efficiency and sustainability, which impacts investor confidence. Poor performance in these areas can lead to a decrease in stock price.

Revenue History

Earnings History

Margins

Gross Margin TTM
45.31%
EBITDA Margin TTM
45.31%
Net Margin TTM
21.91%
Earnings Per Share TTM
11.86
Statements

Income & Cash Flow analysis.

An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.

Norfolk Southern Corporation
Select Period:
Q1 2026
Total ($)
Q1 2026
Margin (%)
Revenue
3.0b
+5.0m
+0.2%
Gross Income
1.3b
+353.0m
+37.6%
43%
+11.7pp
+37.4%
EBITDA
1.2b
-329.0m
-21.6%
40%
-11.1pp
-21.7%
Operating Income
877.0m
-61.0m
-6.5%
29%
-2.1pp
-6.7%
Net Income
547.0m
-203.0m
-27.1%
18%
-6.8pp
-27.2%
Earnings Per Share
2.43
-0.9
-26.6%
Operating Cash Flow
344.0m
-606.0m
-63.8%
11%
-20.3pp
-63.8%
Free Cash Flow
-38.0m
-539.0m
-107.6%
-1%
-18.0pp
-107.6%
Research & Development
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Recommendations

What are the analysts saying?

Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.

Analyst Consensus
Fundamental Scorecard
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades