Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, as well as coal, automotive, and industrial products; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2017, 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$10.55 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees27,110
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 announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.80 per share on Monday, December 10th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.94%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 1st. 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 allows the company to repurchase 50,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Norfolk Southern's earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) released its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 24th. The railroad operator reported $2.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.08. The railroad operator had revenue of $2.95 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.90 billion. Norfolk Southern had a return on equity of 15.12% and a net margin of 52.82%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.75 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 Thursday, January 24th at 4:30 PM 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 $116.00 to $205.00. On average, they expect Norfolk Southern's stock price to reach $177.2222 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.2% from the stock's current price. 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 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Norfolk Southern.
Has Norfolk Southern been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about NSC stock have been trending very positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Norfolk Southern earned a media sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the railroad operator a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Norfolk Southern's key competitors?
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 number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Packer & Co Ltd (0.46%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.10%), Personal Capital Advisors Corp (0.09%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.05%), Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. (0.03%) and Klingenstein Fields & Co. LLC (0.03%). Company insiders that own Norfolk Southern stock include Cynthia C Earhart, James A Squires, Marta R Stewart, Michael Joseph Wheeler, Thomas E Hurlbut and William Andrew Galanko. 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 Scout Investments Inc., Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, Bank of Montreal Can, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, First Command Bank, Boston Advisors LLC, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and American National Bank. Company insiders that have sold Norfolk Southern company stock in the last year include Cynthia C Earhart, James A Squires, 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 Packer & Co Ltd, Nachman Norwood & Parrott Inc, DNB Asset Management AS, TrimTabs Asset Management LLC, Weather Gauge Advisory LLC, Alpha Windward LLC, Personal Capital Advisors Corp and Meeder Asset Management Inc.. 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 $165.34.
How big of a company is Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern has a market capitalization of $45.03 billion and generates $10.55 billion in revenue each year. The railroad operator earns $5.40 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.61 on an earnings per share basis. Norfolk Southern employs 27,110 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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