On Friday 05/23/2025 the closing price of the Norfolk Southern Corp. share was $239.56 on BTT.
Compared to the opening price on Friday 05/23/2025 on BTT of $236.37, this is a gain of 1.33%.
Norfolk Southern Corp.'s market capitalization is $44.58 B by 225.44 M shares outstanding.
Is Norfolk Southern stock a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Norfolk Southern stock has received a consensus rating of buy. The average rating score is and is based on 52 buy ratings, 20 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.What was the 52-week low for Norfolk Southern stock?
The low in the last 52 weeks of Norfolk Southern stock was 202.24. According to the current price, Norfolk Southern is 118.70% away from the 52-week low.What was the 52-week high for Norfolk Southern stock?
The high in the last 52 weeks of Norfolk Southern stock was 277.57. According to the current price, Norfolk Southern is 86.48% away from the 52-week high.What are analysts forecasts for Norfolk Southern stock?
The 74 analysts offering price forecasts for Norfolk Southern have a median target of 254.11, with a high estimate of 305.00 and a low estimate of 170.00. The median estimate represents a 94.47 difference from the last price of 240.05.Norfolk Southern Stock Snapshot
227.32
Bid
100.00
Bid Size
246.67
Ask
1.00
Ask Size
5/23/2025
Date
3:59 PM
Time
43,264.00
Volume
239.56
Prev. Close
236.37
Open
54.11 B
Market Cap in USD
225.44 M
Number of Shares
225.44 M
Total Number of Shares
236.37
Day Low
240.42
Day High
240.05
202.24
52 Week Low
277.57
52 Week High
240.05
5.40
Dividend in USD
2.30
Dividend Yield
20.28
P/E Ratio
99.93
Free Float in %
11.57
EPS in USD
63.21
Book Value per Share in USD
17.90
Cash Flow per Share in USD
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Historical Prices for Norfolk Southern
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Norfolk Southern Analyst Data
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Price
*Price Target
Lowest: 170.00
Median: 254.11
Highest: 305.00
*The average price target includes all analyst analysis, not just the most recent analysis presented in the chart.
Norfolk Southern Analyst Opinions
- All
- Buy
- Hold
- Sell
| Date | Analyst | Rating | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/25 | Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Maintained Buy | $280 | |||
| 04/24/25 | RBC Capital Markets | Maintained Buy | $270 | |||
| 04/24/25 | UBS | Maintained Buy | $275 | |||
| 04/24/25 | Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP | Maintained Hold | $250 | |||
| 04/24/25 | Evercore | Maintained Buy | $269 | |||
| 04/14/25 | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | Maintained Buy | $247 | |||
| 04/09/25 | Jefferies & Company Inc. | Maintained Buy | $260 | |||
| 04/08/25 | Citigroup Corp. | Maintained Buy | $259 | |||
| 04/02/25 | UBS | Maintained Buy | $284 | |||
| 04/02/25 | Barclays Capital | Maintained Buy | $290 | |||
| 03/27/25 | Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP | Maintained Hold | $260 | |||
| 03/27/25 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Buy | $290 | |||
| 03/25/25 | Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Maintained Buy | $272 | |||
| 02/03/25 | Loop Capital | Downgraded to Hold | $256 | |||
| 01/30/25 | RBC Capital Markets | Maintained Buy | $286 | |||
| 01/30/25 | Baird Patrick & Co | Maintained Hold | $270 | |||
| 01/30/25 | The Benchmark Company | Maintained Buy | $285 | |||
| 01/30/25 | J.P. Morgan | Maintained Buy | $286 | |||
| 01/30/25 | Stephens Inc. | Maintained Hold | $275 | |||
| 07/29/24 | The Benchmark Company | Maintained Buy | $270 | |||
| 07/26/24 | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | Maintained Buy | $241 | |||
| 07/26/24 | RBC Capital Markets | Maintained Buy | $267 | |||
| 07/26/24 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Buy | $270 | |||
| 07/26/24 | Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP | Maintained Hold | $255 | |||
| 07/17/24 | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | Maintained Buy | $239 | |||
| 07/08/24 | Bernstein | Maintained Buy | $285 | |||
| 07/08/24 | Morgan Stanley | Maintained Sell | $175 | |||
| 06/25/24 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Buy | $260 | |||
| 06/25/24 | Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP | Maintained Hold | $245 | |||
| 06/07/24 | Wells Fargo & Co | Maintained Buy | $270 | |||
| 05/23/24 | RBC Capital Markets | Upgraded to Buy | $270 | |||
| 05/13/24 | Barclays Capital | Maintained Buy | $275 | |||
| 04/25/24 | UBS | Maintained Buy | $294 | |||
| 04/25/24 | The Benchmark Company | Maintained Buy | $277 | |||
| 04/18/24 | Loop Capital | Maintained Buy | $270 | |||
| 04/12/24 | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. | Maintained Buy | $244 | |||
| 04/10/24 | The Benchmark Company | Maintained Buy | $277 | |||
| 04/10/24 | RBC Capital Markets | Maintained Hold | $270 | |||
| 04/10/24 | Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP | Maintained Hold | $265 | |||
| 04/09/24 | J.P. Morgan | Maintained Buy | $275 | |||
| 04/08/24 | Jefferies & Company Inc. | Maintained Buy | $300 | |||
| 03/28/24 | Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP | Maintained Hold | $270 | |||
| 03/21/24 | Goldman Sachs | Maintained Buy | $283 | |||
| 03/04/24 | UBS | Upgraded to Buy | $302 | |||
| 02/21/24 | Barclays Capital | Upgraded to Buy | $305 | |||
| 02/08/24 | Citigroup Corp. | Maintained Buy | $286 | |||
| 01/29/24 | Barclays Capital | Maintained Hold | $235 | |||
| 01/29/24 | RBC Capital Markets | Maintained Hold | $207 | |||
| 01/29/24 | UBS | Maintained Hold | $238 | |||
| 01/29/24 | BMO Capital Markets | Maintained Buy | $245 |
Norfolk Southern Estimates* in USD
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 12,323 | 12,843 | 13,401 | 14,511 | 15,255 |
| Dividend | 5.44 | 5.74 | 6.23 | 3.59 | 7.91 |
| Dividend Yield (in %) | 2.27 % | 2.39 % | 2.60 % | 1.50 % | 3.29 % |
| EPS | - | 14.27 | 15.87 | 17.77 | 19.47 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.41 | 16.82 | 15.13 | 13.51 | 12.33 |
| EBIT | 4,388 | 4,748 | 5,101 | 5,643 | 6,005 |
| EBITDA | 5,804 | 6,209 | 6,606 | 7,173 | 7,557 |
| Net Profit | 2,853 | 3,132 | 3,388 | 3,751 | 4,015 |
| Net Profit Adjusted | 2,844 | 3,126 | 3,374 | 3,751 | 4,015 |
| Pre-Tax Profit | 3,695 | 4,072 | 4,364 | 4,866 | 5,161 |
| Pre-Tax Profit Reported | 3,769 | 4,122 | 4,478 | - | - |
| EPS (Non-GAAP) ex. SOE | - | 14.27 | 15.87 | 17.77 | 19.47 |
| EPS (GAAP) | 13.17 | 14.30 | 15.53 | 17.77 | 19.71 |
| Gross Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash Flow from Investing | -2,366 | -2,107 | -2,168 | -2,563 | -2,686 |
| Cash Flow from Operations | 4,420 | 4,782 | 5,110 | 5,547 | 5,853 |
| Cash Flow from Financing | -2,294 | -2,514 | -2,779 | -2,342 | -3,597 |
| Cash Flow per Share | 19.97 | 21.88 | 21.93 | - | - |
| Free Cash Flow | 2,319 | 2,528 | 2,638 | 3,029 | 3,276 |
| Free Cash Flow per Share | 9.01 | 10.84 | 11.53 | 14.33 | 15.57 |
| Book Value per Share | 68.15 | 71.60 | 77.99 | - | - |
| Net Debt | 16,022 | 16,429 | 16,412 | 20,112 | 21,896 |
| Research & Development Exp. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | 2,110 | 2,148 | 2,092 | 2,550 | 2,550 |
| Selling, General & Admin. Exp. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shareholder’s Equity | 14,943 | 15,235 | 15,655 | 16,478 | 17,111 |
| Total Assets | 44,498 | 45,444 | 46,962 | 47,766 | 48,721 |
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Previous Quarter ending 03/31/25 |
Current Quarter ending 06/30/25 |
Next Quarter ending 09/30/25 |
Current Year ending 12/31/25 |
Next Year ending 12/31/26 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Estimates | |||||
| No. of Analysts | - | 23 | 23 | 25 | 13 |
| Average Estimate | - | 3.247 USD | 3.375 USD | 14.273 USD | 15.871 USD |
| Year Ago | - | 3.257 USD | 4.859 USD | - | - |
| Publish Date | - | 7/23/2025 | 10/22/2025 | - | - |
| Revenue Estimates | |||||
| No. of Analysts | - | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Average Estimate | - | 3,094 USD | 3,114 USD | 12,323 USD | 12,843 USD |
| Year Ago | - | 3,044 USD | 3,051 USD | 12,123 USD | - |
| Publish Date | - | 7/23/2025 | 10/22/2025 | - | - |
* Average Estimates in Million (e.g. Revenue) or per share (e.g. Dividend). Source: FactSet
Income Statements in Mio. USD
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 12,123.00 | 12,156.00 | 12,745.00 | 11,142.00 | 9,789.00 | 11,296.00 | 11,458.00 |
| Change of sales in % | -0.27 | -4.62 | 14.39 | 13.82 | -13.34 | -1.41 | 8.60 |
| Gross profit on sales | 3,764.00 | 2,808.00 | 4,733.00 | 4,365.00 | 3,397.00 | 3,893.00 | 3,959.00 |
| Gross profit on sales change in % | 34.05 | -40.67 | 8.43 | 28.50 | -12.74 | -1.67 | 10.52 |
| Operating income | 3,764.00 | 2,808.00 | 4,733.00 | 4,365.00 | 3,397.00 | 3,893.00 | 3,959.00 |
| Operating income change in % | 34.05 | -40.67 | 8.43 | 28.50 | -12.74 | -1.67 | 10.52 |
| Income before tax | 3,329.00 | 2,320.00 | 4,130.00 | 3,878.00 | 2,530.00 | 3,491.00 | 3,469.00 |
| Income before tax change in % | 43.49 | -43.83 | 6.50 | 53.28 | -27.53 | 0.63 | 10.90 |
| Income after tax | 2,619.00 | 1,824.00 | 3,268.00 | 3,003.00 | 2,010.00 | 2,717.00 | 2,660.00 |
| Income after tax change in % | 43.59 | -44.19 | 8.82 | 49.40 | -26.02 | 2.14 | -50.74 |
Balance Sheet in Mio. USD
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total liabilities | 29,801.00 | 29,410.00 | 26,484.00 | 25,253.00 | 23,623.00 | 23,198.00 | 21,252.00 |
| Long-term liabilities per share | 116.01 | 118.65 | 104.50 | 94.65 | 85.14 | 81.03 | 69.61 |
| Equity | 14,306.00 | 12,781.00 | 12,733.00 | 13,641.00 | 14,791.00 | 15,184.00 | 15,362.00 |
| Equity change in % | 11.93 | 0.38 | -6.66 | -7.77 | -2.59 | -1.16 | -6.09 |
| Balance sheet total | 44,107.00 | 42,191.00 | 39,217.00 | 38,894.00 | 38,414.00 | 38,382.00 | 36,614.00 |
| Balance sheet total change in % | 4.54 | 7.58 | 0.83 | 1.25 | 0.08 | 4.83 | 1.61 |
Key Data in USD
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales per share | 53.55 | 53.46 | 54.10 | 44.91 | 38.15 | 42.53 | 40.89 |
| P/E ratio (year end quote, basic EPS) | 20.28 | 29.47 | 17.76 | 24.58 | 30.32 | 18.94 | 15.72 |
| P/E ratio (year end quote, diluted EPS) | 20.28 | 29.47 | 17.76 | 24.58 | 30.32 | 18.94 | 15.72 |
| Dividend yield in % | 2.30 | 2.28 | 2.01 | 1.40 | 1.58 | 1.85 | 2.03 |
| Equity ratio in % | 32.43 | 30.29 | 32.47 | 35.07 | 38.50 | 39.56 | 41.96 |
| Debt ratio in % | 67.57 | 69.71 | 67.53 | 64.93 | 61.50 | 60.44 | 58.04 |
Norfolk Southern Insider Activity
| Name | Date | shares traded | shares held | Price | type (sell/buy) | option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orr John F | 04/25/2025 | 3,825.00 | 5,196.00 | 223.65 | Sell | No |
| Orr John F | 04/25/2025 | 9,021.00 | 9,021.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| LAMPHERE GILBERT H | 01/30/2025 | 607.00 | 2,487.00 | 259.86 | Buy | No |
| Elkins Claude E | 01/29/2025 | 224.00 | 2,127.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| Elkins Claude E | 01/29/2025 | 462.00 | 1,665.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| Moore Claiborne L | 01/29/2025 | 16.00 | 4,188.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| Moore Claiborne L | 01/29/2025 | 70.00 | 4,118.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| Zampi Jason Andrew | 01/29/2025 | 39.00 | 2,987.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| Zampi Jason Andrew | 01/29/2025 | 70.00 | 2,917.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| George Mark R | 01/29/2025 | 280.00 | 17,103.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| George Mark R | 01/29/2025 | 651.00 | 16,452.00 | 257.26 | Sell | No |
| Elkins Claude E | 01/29/2025 | 527.00 | 2,351.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Elkins Claude E | 01/29/2025 | 1,086.00 | 1,824.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Zampi Jason Andrew | 01/29/2025 | 138.00 | 3,026.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Moore Claiborne L | 01/29/2025 | 252.00 | 4,148.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Moore Claiborne L | 01/29/2025 | 56.00 | 4,204.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Zampi Jason Andrew | 01/29/2025 | 252.00 | 2,888.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| George Mark R | 01/29/2025 | 712.00 | 17,383.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| George Mark R | 01/29/2025 | 1,638.00 | 16,671.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| Elkins Claude E | 01/27/2025 | 106.00 | 738.00 | 255.60 | Sell | No |
| George Mark R | 01/27/2025 | 277.00 | 15,033.00 | 255.60 | Sell | No |
| Zampi Jason Andrew | 01/27/2025 | 69.00 | 2,636.00 | 255.60 | Sell | No |
| Moore Claiborne L | 01/27/2025 | 52.00 | 3,896.00 | 255.60 | Sell | No |
| Elkins Claude E | 01/27/2025 | 249.00 | 844.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
| George Mark R | 01/27/2025 | 704.00 | 15,310.00 | n/a | Buy | No |
Norfolk Southern Dividend Calendar
| Date | Name | Dividend | *yield | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 5.40 | 2.30 | USD |
| 2023 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 5.40 | 2.28 | USD |
| 2022 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 4.96 | 2.01 | USD |
| 2021 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 4.16 | 1.40 | USD |
| 2020 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 3.76 | 1.58 | USD |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 3.60 | 1.85 | USD |
| 2018 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 3.04 | 2.03 | USD |
| 2017 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 2.44 | 1.68 | USD |
| 2016 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 2.36 | 2.18 | USD |
| 2015 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 2.36 | 2.79 | USD |
| 2014 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 2.22 | 2.03 | USD |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 2.04 | 2.20 | USD |
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 1.94 | 3.14 | USD |
| 2011 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 1.66 | 2.28 | USD |
| 2010 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 1.40 | 2.23 | USD |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 1.36 | 2.59 | USD |
| 2008 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 1.22 | 2.59 | USD |
| 2007 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.96 | 1.90 | USD |
| 2006 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.68 | 1.35 | USD |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.48 | 1.07 | USD |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.36 | 0.99 | USD |
| 2003 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.30 | 1.27 | USD |
| 2002 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.26 | 1.30 | USD |
| 2001 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.24 | 1.31 | USD |
| 2000 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.80 | 6.01 | USD |
| 1999 | Norfolk Southern Corp. | 0.80 | 3.90 | USD |
*Yield of the Respective Date
Norfolk Southern Calendar
| Event | Estimate | Info | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Report | 3.248 USD | Q2 2025 Earnings Release | 07/23/2025 |
| Earnings Report | 3.375 USD | Q3 2025 Earnings Release | 10/22/2025 |
| Earnings Report | 3.323 USD | Q4 2025 Earnings Release | 01/28/2026 |
| Earnings Report | 3.159 USD | Q1 2026 Earnings Release | 04/29/2026 |
Norfolk Southern Past Events
| Event | Actual EPS | Info | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual General Meeting | 11.570 USD | Annual General Meeting | 05/08/2025 |
| Earnings Report | 3.310 USD | Q1 2025 Earnings Release | 04/23/2025 |
| Earnings Report | 3.230 USD | Q4 2024 Earnings Release | 01/29/2025 |
| Earnings Report | 4.850 USD | Q3 2024 Earnings Release | 10/22/2024 |
| Earnings Report | 3.250 USD | Q2 2024 Earnings Release | 07/25/2024 |
| Annual General Meeting | 8.020 USD | Annual General Meeting | 05/09/2024 |
| Earnings Report | 0.230 USD | Q1 2024 Earnings Release | 04/24/2024 |
| Earnings Report | 2.320 USD | Q4 2023 Earnings Release | 01/26/2024 |
| Earnings Report | 2.100 USD | Q3 2023 Earnings Release | 10/25/2023 |
| Earnings Report | 1.560 USD | Q2 2023 Earnings Release | 07/27/2023 |
| Annual General Meeting | 13.880 USD | Annual General Meeting | 05/11/2023 |
| Earnings Report | 2.040 USD | Q1 2023 Earnings Release | 04/26/2023 |
| Earnings Report | 3.420 USD | Q4 2022 Earnings Release | 01/25/2023 |
| Earnings Report | 4.100 USD | Q3 2022 Earnings Release | 10/26/2022 |
| Earnings Report | 3.450 USD | Q2 2022 Earnings Release | 07/27/2022 |
| Annual General Meeting | 12.110 USD | Annual General Meeting | 05/12/2022 |
| Earnings Report | 2.930 USD | Q1 2022 Earnings Release | 04/27/2022 |
| Earnings Report | 3.120 USD | Q4 2021 Earnings Release | 01/26/2022 |
Norfolk Southern Profile
Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, which engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company also transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. Its services include property leases and sales, wire line or pipeline and fiber optics projects, access property, managing private crossings, promoting businesses with signboards, and natural resource management. The company was founded on July 23, 1980, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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Norfolk Southern Management
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Claude Mongeau | Chairman |
| Angela Kolar | Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President |
| Jason A. Zampi | Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President |
| Ann A. Adams | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Anil Bhatt | Chief Information & Digital Officer, Executive VP |
| Jason A. Morris | Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President |
| Claude E. Elkins | Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President |
| Brian Barr | Chief Mechanical Officer & Vice President |
| John F. Orr | Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President |
| Michael R. McClellan | Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President |
| Christopher T. Jones | Independent Director |
| Francesca DeBiase | Independent Director |
| Gilbert H. Lamphere | Independent Director |
| John C. Huffard | Independent Director |
| Lori J. Ryerkerk | Independent Director |
| Marcela E. Donadio | Independent Director |
| Mary Kathryn Heitkamp | Independent Director |
| Philip S. Davidson | Independent Director |
| Richard H. Anderson | Independent Director |
| Sameh Fahmy | Independent Director |
| William R. Clyburn | Independent Director |
| Mark R. George | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| J. Jeremy Ballard | Secretary & General Counsel |
| Michael Talbot Barr | Treasurer & VP-Investor Relations |
| Claiborne Moore | Vice President & Controller |
| Stefan R. Loeb | Vice President-Business Development |
| Edward F. Boyle | Vice President-Engineering |
| Frank Voyack | Vice President-Government Relations |
| Kathleen Smith | Vice President-Industrial Products |
| Shawn Tureman | Vice President-Intermodal & Automotive |
| Jacqueline M. Gray | Vice President-Internal Audit |
| Wai Wong | Vice President-Labor Relations |
| Joseph H. Carpenter | Vice President-Law |
| Michael F. Cox | Vice President-Taxation |