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 (Estimated)
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 Wednesday, January 23rd. Shareholders 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 1st. This is a boost 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 declared that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, September 27th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback 50,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually 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) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 24th. The railroad operator reported $2.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.27. The railroad operator earned $2.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.85 billion. Norfolk Southern had a net margin of 23.27% and a return on equity of 16.71%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.69 EPS. View Norfolk Southern's Earnings History.
When is Norfolk Southern's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for NSC?
20 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Norfolk Southern's stock. Their forecasts range from $133.00 to $214.00. On average, they anticipate Norfolk Southern's stock price to reach $184.5556 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.5% 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 2 sell ratings, 8 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 very positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of 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 3.4 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 press coverage is unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
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 number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (8.36%), BlackRock Inc. (7.36%), FMR LLC (2.90%), Northern Trust Corp (1.71%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.26%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.20%). 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 London Co. of Virginia, FMR LLC, Two Sigma Investments LP, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Two Sigma Advisers LP, First Trust Advisors LP, Cohen & Steers Inc. and Principal Financial Group Inc.. 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 acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Norges Bank, Packer & Co Ltd, Swedbank, PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Ackerman Capital Advisors LLC, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. and Geode Capital Management 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 $178.26.
How big of a company is Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern has a market capitalization of $47.68 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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