Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, 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, 2018, the company operated approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Norfolk Southern Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Railroads, line-haul operating
Sub-IndustryRailroads
SectorTransportation
Phone757-629-2680
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$11.46 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees26,662
Next Earnings Date4/24/2019 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norfolk Southern's stock symbol?
Norfolk Southern trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NSC."
How often does Norfolk Southern pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.86 per share on Monday, March 11th. This represents a $3.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 1st. This is a positive change from Norfolk Southern's previous quarterly dividend of $0.80. View Norfolk Southern's Dividend History.
How will Norfolk Southern's stock buyback program work?
Norfolk Southern announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, September 27th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 50,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Norfolk Southern's earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) issued its earnings results on Thursday, January, 24th. The railroad operator reported $2.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.27. The railroad operator had revenue of $2.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.85 billion. Norfolk Southern had a net margin of 23.27% and a return on equity of 16.71%. Norfolk Southern's revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.69 EPS. View Norfolk Southern's Earnings History.
When is Norfolk Southern's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Norfolk Southern's earnings call?
Norfolk Southern will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:45 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8778693847.
What price target have analysts set for NSC?
20 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Norfolk Southern's shares. Their forecasts range from $133.00 to $225.00. On average, they expect Norfolk Southern's share price to reach $189.9444 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.7%. View Analyst Price Targets for Norfolk Southern.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Norfolk Southern?
20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Norfolk Southern in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Norfolk Southern.
Has Norfolk Southern been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about NSC stock have trended very positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Norfolk Southern earned a coverage optimism score of 3.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the railroad operator a news buzz of 3.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Norfolk Southern's key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Norfolk Southern own?
Who are Norfolk Southern's key executives?
Norfolk Southern's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James A. Squires, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Ms. Cynthia C. Earhart, Exec. VP of Fin. & CFO (Age 57)
- Mr. Michael Joseph Wheeler, Exec. VP & COO (Age 56)
- Mr. Alan H. Shaw, Exec. VP & Chief Marketing Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. Fredric M. Ehlers, VP of Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
Who are Norfolk Southern's major shareholders?
Norfolk Southern's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ronna Sue Cohen (0.18%), Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC (0.10%), Pennsylvania Trust Co (0.05%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.05%), Berkshire Asset Management LLC PA (0.05%) and Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.05%). Company insiders that own Norfolk Southern stock include Cynthia C Earhart, James A Squires, Jason Andrew Zampi, Michael Joseph Wheeler and Thomas E Hurlbut. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Norfolk Southern.
Which institutional investors are selling Norfolk Southern stock?
NSC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, Whitehelm Capital Pty Ltd, Virtu Financial LLC, Farmers Trust Co., Raymond James Trust N.A., Meeder Asset Management Inc., Heritage Investors Management Corp and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Norfolk Southern company stock in the last year include Cynthia C Earhart, James A Squires, Jason Andrew Zampi, Michael Joseph Wheeler and Thomas E Hurlbut. View Insider Buying and Selling for Norfolk Southern.
Which institutional investors are buying Norfolk Southern stock?
NSC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ronna Sue Cohen, Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC, Pennsylvania Trust Co, Randolph Co Inc, Cohen Klingenstein LLC, Pacer Advisors Inc., CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT Corp and Oakbrook Investments LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Norfolk Southern.
How do I buy shares of Norfolk Southern?
Shares of NSC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Norfolk Southern's stock price today?
One share of NSC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $199.24.
How big of a company is Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern has a market capitalization of $53.29 billion and generates $11.46 billion in revenue each year. The railroad operator earns $2.67 billion in net income (profit) each year or $9.51 on an earnings per share basis. Norfolk Southern employs 26,662 workers across the globe.
What is Norfolk Southern's official website?
How can I contact Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern's mailing address is THREE COMMERCIAL PLACE, NORFOLK VA, 23510. The railroad operator can be reached via phone at 757-629-2680 or via email at [email protected]
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