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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)

Norfolk Southern Corporation is a U.S. rail transportation company whose subsidiaries move raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods across the United States. Its freight mix includes agriculture and consumer products such as grains, fertilizers, food products, lumber, paper products, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals and energy-related cargoes including petroleum products, plastics, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials; automotive shipments; and coal. The company also handles overseas freight through Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports and operates an intermodal network. Incorporated in 1980, Norfolk Southern is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NSC.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Market Outlook FAQ

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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-NSC
$276.62
-16.2% Downside
Fair
$360.28
9.2% Upside
Fair
Good
November 6, 2026
November 20, 2026
1.6%
January 27, 2027
27.6x
4.4x
5.7x
74.119 B
84.948 B
18.4%
99.8%
2.6
45.2%
61.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$276.62

Estimated downside of 16.2% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$276.95

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$130.07

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$270.21

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$278.42

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$360.28

Analysts imply upside of 9.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

12.963 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

13.46 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

5.772 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

5.912 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Altman Z-Score

2.6

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

61.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

January 27, 2027

Days to Earnings

95

Dividend Payment Date

November 20, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

November 6, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.6%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

45.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) has a Hold consensus, with 4 buy, 16 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 16
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$276.62
Estimated downside 16.2%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 16.2%
Analyst Target
$360.28
Implied upside 9.2%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is $276.62. This implies an estimated downside of 16.2% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 16.2% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is $360.28. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 9.2%.

The current financial health read for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is January 27, 2027.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.6%, ex-dividend date is November 6, 2026, payment date is November 20, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is 27.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Norfolk Southern Corporation is 74.119 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Norfolk Southern Corporation is 84.948 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Norfolk Southern Corporation is NYSE-NSC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE-NSC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Norfolk Southern Corporation is 18.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Norfolk Southern Corporation is 99.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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