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
SymbolNYSE:NSC
CUSIP65584410
Phone757-629-2680
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.59
Current Ratio1.04
Quick Ratio0.94
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.97
Forward P/E Ratio17.67
P/E Growth1.46
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.55 billion
Price / Sales4.07
Cash Flow$10.6168 per share
Price / Cash14.30
Book Value$57.57 per share
Price / Book2.64
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.61
Net Income$5.40 billion
Net Margins51.65%
Return on Equity14.04%
Return on Assets5.75%
Miscellaneous
Employees27,110
Outstanding Shares282,540,000
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, April 24th. Investors of record on Friday, May 4th will be given a dividend of $0.72 per share on Monday, June 11th. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.90%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 3rd. View Norfolk Southern's Dividend History.
How will Norfolk Southern's stock buyback program work?
Norfolk Southern declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, September 27th 2017, which allows the company to buyback 50,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Norfolk Southern's earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 25th. The railroad operator reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.77 by $0.16. The railroad operator earned $2.72 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.68 billion. Norfolk Southern had a return on equity of 14.04% and a net margin of 51.65%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. View Norfolk Southern's Earnings History.
When is Norfolk Southern's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for NSC?
22 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Norfolk Southern's shares. Their forecasts range from $103.00 to $192.00. On average, they expect Norfolk Southern's share price to reach $145.55 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Norfolk Southern.
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)
Has Norfolk Southern been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about NSC stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. The research group ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Norfolk Southern earned a news sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the railroad operator an impact score of 46.91 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
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 BlackRock Inc. (7.52%), Northern Trust Corp (1.73%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.15%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.55%), Prudential Financial Inc. (0.54%) and American Century Companies Inc. (0.46%). Company insiders that own Norfolk Southern stock include Cynthia C Earhart, James A Hixon, James A Squires, Marta R Stewart, Michael Joseph Wheeler, Thomas E Hurlbut and William Andrew Galanko. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Norfolk Southern.
Which major investors are selling Norfolk Southern stock?
NSC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Northern Trust Corp, Swiss National Bank, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Federated Investors Inc. PA, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Suntrust Banks Inc., Prudential Financial Inc. and Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec. 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 major investors are buying Norfolk Southern stock?
NSC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Schroder Investment Management Group, Millennium Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., Summit Trail Advisors LLC, CAMG Solamere Management LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc. and Great Lakes Advisors 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 $151.82.
How big of a company is Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern has a market capitalization of $42.38 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.
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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)
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