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 industrial products, including agriculture, forest and consumer products, chemicals, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated approximately 19,300 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2025 | $293.00 | Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 2/3/2025 | $289.00 → $256.00 | Buy → Hold | Loop Capital |
| 10/9/2024 | $294.00 | Buy | Citigroup |
| 7/26/2024 | $251.00 → $253.00 | Hold | TD Cowen |
| 7/8/2024 | $175.00 | Underweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 6/7/2024 | $270.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
| 5/23/2024 | $270.00 | Sector Perform → Outperform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 4/8/2024 | $300.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 3/21/2024 | $236.00 → $253.00 | Market Perform | TD Cowen |
| 3/4/2024 | $238.00 → $302.00 | Neutral → Buy | UBS |
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $293.00
Loop Capital downgraded Norfolk Southern from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $256.00 from $289.00 previously
Citigroup initiated coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $294.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $253.00 from $251.00 previously
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Underweight and set a new price target of $175.00
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $270.00
RBC Capital Mkts upgraded Norfolk Southern from Sector Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $270.00
Jefferies initiated coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $300.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Norfolk Southern with a rating of Market Perform and set a new price target of $253.00 from $236.00 previously
UBS upgraded Norfolk Southern from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $302.00 from $238.00 previously
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Delivers adjusted net income and EPS growth of 8% despite weather-related disruptions Reiterates full-year guidance while recognizing macro-economic uncertainty ATLANTA, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced Wednesday its first quarter 2025 financial results. For the quarter, revenue was $3.0 billion, income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, operating ratio was 61.7%, and diluted earnings per share were $3.31. After adjusting the results to exclude the Eastern Ohio incident, first quarter income from railway operations was $9
ATLANTA, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 2, 2025. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 171 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk Southern Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation networ
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Intermodal Center (IIC) at the Port of Huntsville announces a second consecutive year of growth in cargo operations in 2024 and the best year since 2008 for rail lifts. The North Alabama inland port saw 22.3% more rail lifts in 2024 (33,745) than in 2023 (27,597). On March 19, 2025, the IIC surpassed a historic milestone of one million lifts. Port of Huntsville announces second consecutive year of cargo operations growth in 2024, surpasses 1M lifts."More than 400 companies trust our capabilities to provide timel
ATLANTA, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) will announce its first quarter 2025 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website. What: Norfolk Southern First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call When: April 23, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. ET How to Participate: Teleconference: 1-800-836-8184 (Dial in several minutes prior to call start.
ATLANTA, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) today launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments. RailGreen makes Norfolk Southern the only freight railroad in the world to offer verified certificates for supply chain emissions reduction. Shipping by rail versus truck reduces emissions 75% on average. Freight customers can address the remaining 25% of emissions through RailGreen. Emissions within a company's supply chain are one of the hardest to track and tackle. Dev
ATLANTA, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will participate in a fireside chat at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference. Details on listening to the discussion follow below. What: J.P. Morgan Industrials ConferenceWhen: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9 a.m. (ET)Where: Via Webcast The presentation will be posted at norfolksouthern.com on the Investors page. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern
ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference. Details on how to listen in to the discussion follow below. What: Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select ConferenceWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. ETWhere: Via Webcast The presentation will be posted at www.norfolksouthern.com on the Investors page. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Souther
Met commitments for second-half and full-year 2024 operating ratio Productivity initiatives drive results with additional opportunity in 2025 ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced Wednesday its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results. For the quarter, revenue was $3.0 billion, income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, operating ratio was 62.6%, and diluted earnings per share were $3.23. For full-year 2024, revenue was $12.1 billion, income from railway operations was $4.1 billion, operating ratio was 66.4%, and diluted earnings per share were $11.57.
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Feb. 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on Feb. 7, 2025. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 170 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation networ
ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) has appointed Lori J. Ryerkerk, former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Celanese Corp., to the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Ryerkerk brings more than three decades of global leadership experience in the energy, manufacturing, and chemical industries. Her appointment expands the Board to 14 members. "Lori's extensive experience leading global operations and managing complex supply chain systems is a highly complementary addition to our board," said Mark George, president and c
ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) has appointed Lori J. Ryerkerk, former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Celanese Corp., to the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Ryerkerk brings more than three decades of global leadership experience in the energy, manufacturing, and chemical industries. Her appointment expands the Board to 14 members. "Lori's extensive experience leading global operations and managing complex supply chain systems is a highly complementary addition to our board," said Mark George, president and c
ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) ("Norfolk Southern" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with certain of its affiliates, "Ancora") after constructive engagement. Under the terms of the agreement, Norfolk Southern and Ancora will work together to identify an independent director to join the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). The addition of the new director, who is expected to enhance the Board's gender diversity and executive leadership experience, will expand Norfolk Southern's Board to 14 members, including 13 independent members.
ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) today announced the appointment of Joseph H. Carpenter IV as Vice President Law. Carpenter brings more than 22 years of experience in the rail industry, with expertise in managing complex litigation and driving strategic legal initiatives. Reporting to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Jason Morris, Carpenter will lead the company's law department, guiding legal efforts, advancing regulatory initiatives, and supporting Norfolk Southern's long-term strategy. "Joe Carpenter is a trusted lea
Board Terminates Alan H. Shaw as President and Chief Executive Officer Due to Violations of Company Policies Nabanita Nag Terminated as Chief Legal Officer Company Reaffirms Full-Year 2024 Guidance ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that the Norfolk Southern Board of Directors has by unanimous vote of the independent directors appointed Mark R. George, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. George will also join the Norfolk Southern Board.
ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced Tuesday their joint participation in the FRA's Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS). This pilot program is designed to enhance communication and transparency to help improve railroad safety. Under the one-year C3RS pilot, dispatchers at Norfolk Southern can report safety concerns with the certainty that such reports will not result in discipline. Submitted safety
NTSB Chair visits Norfolk Southern headquarters to discuss company's progress on safety initiatives ATLANTA, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today endorsed the national safety policy recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board as part of the agency's investigation of the 2023 East Palestine derailment. The recommendations align with safety initiatives currently underway at the railroad designed around the principles of accident prevention, mitigation, and response. During her visit today, Chair Jennifer Homendy met wi
ATLANTA, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) will convene a Vent and Burn Workgroup to integrate key learnings for the betterment of any future scenario where a vent and burn may be necessary. The Workgroup, which is an element of Norfolk Southern's recent settlement with the Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency, will be composed of leaders from across stakeholder groups who have a role to play in responding to rail accidents. Over the next six months, subject to final court approval of the settlement, Norfolk Southern wi
Preliminary Voting Results for 2024 Annual Meeting Indicate Shareholders Have Elected Ancora Nominees William Clyburn, Jr., Sameh Fahmy and Gilbert Lamphere Results Also Indicate Shareholders Have Not Supported Amy Miles (Board Chair), Jennifer Scanlon (Chair of Governance and Nominating Committee) and John Thompson (Chair of Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee) Highlights CEO Alan Shaw Essentially Received a Vote of No Confidence, With Barely 50% of the Company's Outstanding Shares Supporting Him Underscores the Campaign for Changes in Leadership and Strategy Will Continue Ahead of Next Month's Government Report on the East Palestine Derailment and Toxic Burn Ohio-b
Significant momentum underway in key operational metrics including train speed, terminal dwell, Intermodal on-time service and Merchandise velocity Strong management and board oversight in place to meet company objectives Norfolk Southern urges shareholders to vote "FOR" ONLY Norfolk Southern's 13 highly qualified nominees on the WHITE proxy card today ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Wednesday sent a letter to shareholders in connection with its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 9, 2024. In the letter the company highlighted: No
Outlines clear path to close the margin gap with peers by achieving a sub-60% operating ratio in 3-4 years Urges shareholders to vote "FOR" ONLY Norfolk Southern's 13 highly qualified nominees on the WHITE proxy card today Identifies safety, service and financial risk of Ancora's "tear it down to the studs"1 strategy ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) filed an investor presentation Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and sent an accompanying letter to shareholders in connection with its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 9, 2024. The presentation and letter are available at www.VoteNorfolkSouthern.com and on the company's
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ATLANTA, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 2, 2025. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 171 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk Southern Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation networ
ATLANTA, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) will announce its first quarter 2025 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website. What: Norfolk Southern First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call When: April 23, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. ET How to Participate: Teleconference: 1-800-836-8184 (Dial in several minutes prior to call start.
ATLANTA, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) today launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments. RailGreen makes Norfolk Southern the only freight railroad in the world to offer verified certificates for supply chain emissions reduction. Shipping by rail versus truck reduces emissions 75% on average. Freight customers can address the remaining 25% of emissions through RailGreen. Emissions within a company's supply chain are one of the hardest to track and tackle. Dev
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Feb. 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on Feb. 7, 2025. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 170 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation networ
ATLANTA, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) will announce its fourth quarter 2024 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website. What: Norfolk Southern Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call When: January 29, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. ET How to Participate: Teleconference: 1-800-836-8184 (Dial in several minutes prior to call star
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced today a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Nov. 20, 2024, to shareholders of record on Nov. 1, 2024. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 169 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven
ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) will announce its third quarter 2024 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website. What: Norfolk Southern Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call When: October 22, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. ET How to Participate: Teleconference: 1-800-836-8184 (Dial in several minutes prior to call start
ATLANTA, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced Tuesday a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable August 20, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 2, 2024. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 168 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-d
ATLANTA, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) will announce its second quarter 2024 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website. What: Norfolk Southern Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call When: July 25, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET How to Participate: Teleconference: 1-800-836-8184 (Dial in several minutes prior to call start) L
ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced Tuesday a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable May 20, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 3, 2024. The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 167 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982. About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-drive