Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Data as of October 19, 2026 · Railroads
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/5 metrics rated Sunny
What does Norfolk Southern Corporation do?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y) | ⛅ Moderate | 5-year price performance |
| Profitability | ⛅ Moderate | Net margin & return on equity |
| Growth | ⛅ Moderate | Revenue & earnings trend |
| Earnings | ⛅ Moderate | EPS vs analyst expectations |
| Cash & Debt | ⛅ Moderate | Balance sheet strength |
| Price | $324.57 | Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYSE | | |
Plain-English Analysis
What's it worth?
Performance has been moderate. Sign up free to see Stockbruh's full valuation analysis including price ratios and plain-English commentary.
How the business works
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Sign up free for competitor and revenue breakdown ↗
Are they building the future?
Growth is mixed — some positive signals, but not consistent. Sign up free for Stockbruh's full growth breakdown.
What's ahead?
Earnings are mixed. Sign up free for the full earnings picture including EPS history and analyst forecasts.