Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock (NSC)
Stock · NYSE · Industrials
$326.72as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
NSC Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What NSC's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 28 | +0.6% | 54% | September 14, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band BreakoutActive now | 26 | +4.0% | 69% | August 21, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 20 | +1.7% | 60% | October 7, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 21 | -2.8% | 38% | March 6, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +1.1% | 54% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About NSC
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…
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- Employees
- 19,300
- Website
- www.norfolksouthern.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $325.55$328.24
- Market cap
- $76.92B
- P/E (trailing)
- 27.61
- P/E (forward)
- 22.89
- EPS (trailing)
- $11.72
- Dividend yield
- 2.50%
- Beta
- 1.21
- Avg. volume
- 1.09M
- Ex-dividend date
- August 7, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- August 20, 2026
How Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 9, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
18 analyst ratings
Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- NSCNorfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock$326.92▲ 0.64%Market cap $76.92BP/E 27.61$277.8$358.6
- CSXCSX Corporation Common Stock$48.68▼ 0.02%Market cap $93.92BP/E 27.92$33.63$53.6
- TRNTrinity Industries Inc. Common Stock$25.22▼ 0.98%Market cap $2.47BP/E 6.03$24.76$38.31
- GBXGreenbrier Companies Inc. (The) Common Stock$39.11▼ 0.41%Market cap $1.48BP/E 11.38$37.61$59.19
- FIPFTAI Infrastructure Inc. Common Stock$2.42▼ 5.47%Market cap $479.15MP/E —$2.25$6.69
- RAILFreightCar America Inc. Common Stock$5.92▼ 3.43%Market cap $252.82MP/E 8.29$5.99$14.9
- RVSNRail Vision Ltd. Ordinary Share$2.97▲ 1.37%Market cap $9.62MP/E —$3$19.14
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corporation Common Stock | $76.92B | 27.61 | $326.92 | ▲ 0.64% | $277.8$358.6 |
| CSX CSX Corporation Common Stock | $93.92B | 27.92 | $48.68 | ▼ 0.02% | $33.63$53.6 |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc. Common Stock | $2.47B | 6.03 | $25.22 | ▼ 0.98% | $24.76$38.31 |
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc. (The) Common Stock | $1.48B | 11.38 | $39.11 | ▼ 0.41% | $37.61$59.19 |
| FIP FTAI Infrastructure Inc. Common Stock | $479.15M | — | $2.42 | ▼ 5.47% | $2.25$6.69 |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc. Common Stock | $252.82M | 8.29 | $5.92 | ▼ 3.43% | $5.99$14.9 |
| RVSN Rail Vision Ltd. Ordinary Share | $9.62M | — | $2.97 | ▲ 1.37% | $3$19.14 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Norfolk Southern, Lowers Price Target to $347benzinga · 10/7/2026
- Does Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) Latest Derailment Reframe How Investors View Its Safety And Reliability?Yahoo · 10/3/2026
- Norfolk Southern to announce third quarter 2026 earnings results on October 22, 2026Yahoo · 10/2/2026
- Norfolk Southern: The Spread Says Wait, Not Walk AwaySeekingAlpha · 10/2/2026
- Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Norfolk Southern, Lowers Price Target to $350Benzinga · 10/2/2026
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Looks Expensive On Future Cash FlowYahoo · 10/2/2026
- Should Investors Hold CSX Stock Despite Its Higher Valuation?Yahoo · 9/30/2026
- Can Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) Redraw America’s Railroad Map?Yahoo · 9/29/2026
- ‘Higher rates, less reliable service’: Family farmers oppose rail mergerYahoo · 9/28/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Huffard John C Jr · September 30, 2026 · Grant172 @ $309
- ANDERSON RICHARD H · September 30, 2026 · Grant178 @ $309
- Mark R. George · September 13, 2026 · Option Exercise2.7K
- Mark R. George · September 13, 2026 · Tax Withholding1.0K @ $323.3
- LAMPHERE GILBERT H · August 20, 2026 · Grant2 @ $347.91
- ANDERSON RICHARD H · August 20, 2026 · Grant9 @ $347.91
- Fahmy Sameh · August 20, 2026 · Grant7 @ $347.91
- Heitkamp Mary Kathryn · August 20, 2026 · Grant7 @ $347.91
- Clyburn William Jr. · August 20, 2026 · Grant7 @ $347.91
- Phillip S. Davidson · August 20, 2026 · Grant10 @ $347.91
- Huffard John C Jr · August 20, 2026 · Grant20 @ $347.91
- Huffard John C Jr · August 20, 2026 · Grant12 @ $346.62
- Francesca A. DeBiase · August 20, 2026 · Grant8 @ $347.91
- Marcela E. Donadio · August 20, 2026 · Grant34 @ $347.91
- Jones Christopher T · August 20, 2026 · Grant20 @ $347.91
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 160.87M
- Total value held
- $44.64B
- Institutional holders
- 1808
- Unknown15.28M
- Unknown14.59M
- Unknown9.83M
- Unknown6.26M
- Unknown5.08M
- Unknown4.59M
- Unknown3.32M
- Unknown3.20M
- Unknown2.68M
- Unknown2.64M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 17, 2026
Norfolk Southern mentioned in Union Pacific deal coverage
Recent articles focus on the pending transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, analyzing how the deal affects both companies' valuations and economic moats. While some pieces discuss whether Union Pacific is undervalued ahead of this merger, they also touch on Norfolk Southern's earnings expectations and dividend profile. This ongoing integration process remains a key factor for investors tracking the stock.
Norfolk Southern mentioned in Union Pacific deal coverage. Recent articles focus on the pending transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, analyzing how the deal affects both companies' valuations and economic moats. While some pieces discuss whether Union Pacific is undervalued ahead of this merger, they also touch on Norfolk Southern's earnings expectations and dividend profile. This ongoing integration process remains a key factor for investors tracking the stock.