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
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Railroads, line-haul operating
Sub-IndustryRailroads
SectorTransportation
Current SymbolNYSE:NSC
Previous Symbol
CUSIP65584410
Phone757-629-2680
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.69
Current Ratio0.86
Quick Ratio0.75
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.15
Forward P/E Ratio18.71
P/E Growth1.51
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.55 billion
Price / Sales4.46
Cash Flow$10.8593 per share
Price / Cash15.92
Book Value$56.84 per share
Price / Book3.04
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.61
Net Income$5.40 billion
Net Margins52.82%
Return on Equity15.12%
Return on Assets6.81%
Miscellaneous
Employees27,110
Outstanding Shares272,350,000
Market Cap$45.48 billion
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. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 2nd will be given 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 1.85%. 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 approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, September 27th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 50,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Norfolk Southern's earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 24th. The railroad operator reported $2.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.08. The railroad operator earned $2.95 billion during 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%. Norfolk Southern's quarterly revenue was up 10.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.75 EPS. View Norfolk Southern's Earnings History.
When is Norfolk Southern's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for NSC?
20 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Norfolk Southern's shares. Their predictions range from $115.00 to $205.00. On average, they expect Norfolk Southern's share price to reach $175.3889 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.5% 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, 9 hold ratings and 10 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 articles about NSC stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Norfolk Southern earned a news sentiment score of 0.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the railroad operator a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is very likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
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 57)
- Ms. Cynthia C. Earhart, Exec. VP of Fin. & CFO (Age 56)
- Mr. Michael Joseph Wheeler, Exec. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. Alan H. Shaw, Exec. VP & Chief Marketing Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Thomas E. Hurlbut, VP & Controller (Age 53)
Who are Norfolk Southern's major shareholders?
Norfolk Southern's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (7.30%), FMR LLC (2.97%), Capital International Investors (2.58%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.17%), Capital World Investors (1.03%) and Alliancebernstein L.P. (0.89%). 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 Capital World Investors, Alliancebernstein L.P., Deutsche Bank AG, BlackRock Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Point72 Asset Management L.P., AQR Capital Management LLC and Putnam Investments LLC. 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 acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, FMR LLC, FIL Ltd, PointState Capital LP, Valinor Management L.P., Park Presidio Capital LLC, Artemis Investment Management LLP and Ashler Capital 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 $172.88.
How big of a company is Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern has a market capitalization of $45.48 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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