Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) Stock Price & Analysis
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) rose 0.77% to USD 312.32 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NSC last closed at USD 309.93; the session ranged USD 309.16–313.49 on volume of 687,811 shares. Market capitalization is $70.15B, with a 52-week range of USD 247.85–326 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC)
| Price | USD 312.32 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.77% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 309.93 |
| Open | USD 310.2 |
| Day Range | USD 309.16 – 313.49 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 247.85 – 326 |
| Volume | 687,811 shares |
| Market Cap | $70.15B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NSC)
Nexqual's technical model rates NSC "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.61 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 307.26) |
| MACD | 0.02 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NSC)
Wall Street analysts rate NSC "Hold" based on 17 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 335.71 (range USD 297–378), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 17 |
| Mean Target | USD 335.71 |
| High Target | USD 378 |
| Low Target | USD 297 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 15 / 0 |
Earnings (NSC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-04-24 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.17 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.23B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.65 vs est 2.49 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.22 vs est 2.76 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.3 vs est 3.2 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 3.29 vs est 3.31 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NSC)
| Total Revenue | $12.18B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +0.20% |
| Gross Margin | +45.85% |
| Operating Margin | +32.26% |
| Profit Margin | +21.91% |
| ROE | +17.61% |
| Debt / Equity | 111.59 |
| Current Ratio | 0.91 |
| Total Cash | $1.34B |
| Total Debt | $17.64B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.30B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NSC)
Nexqual rates Norfolk Southern Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 46%, operating 32% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $1.34B cash vs $17.6B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $1.30B, 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 5.9% |
Ownership (NSC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.05% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +78.26% |
| Shares Outstanding | 224.59M |
| Float | 224.22M |
| Short % of Float | +3.20% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
Leadership (NSC)
Norfolk Southern Corp is led by Mark R. George (age 57), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Mark R. George (age 57) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Jason A. Zampi (age 50) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Brian Barr (age 46) |
| Vice President Treasurer & Investor Relations and Integrated Resource Planning | Michael T. Barr |
| Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer | Jason M. Morris |
Major Backers & Investors (NSC)
Notable institutional backers of Norfolk Southern Corp include Dodge & Cox Inc., Millennium Management, Pentwater Capital Management Lp, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 4.82% |
| Millennium Management | 2.04% |
| Pentwater Capital Management Lp | 1.43% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 1.43% |
| Fidelity | 1.28% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 15.47% |
| BlackRock | 8.09% |
| State Street | 5.58% |
| Geode Capital | 2.26% |
| Northern Trust | 1.17% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC.
From Norfolk Southern Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.
- It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 22:38 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.