Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company and major freight railroad operator that moves raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods across the eastern United States. Norfolk Southern Corp. provides rail service for merchandise, intermodal containers, and coal, linking industrial plants, distribution centers, warehouses, and port gateways to support supply chains in agriculture, automotive, chemicals, metals, construction, and consumer goods. Its network also connects to other rail carriers, extending service to other parts of the country and supporting domestic and international freight flows. The company’s operations are centered on efficient rail transportation, terminal connectivity, and logistics services that help businesses move large volumes of freight across regional and national markets.
Moving with the market
| Series | 1W | 1M |
|---|---|---|
| NSC | +1.8% | +8.8% |
| Peers | +6.3% | +11.2% |
| Sector · Industrials | +0.2% | −0.9% |
| SPY | −0.7% | −1.6% |
| Percentile rank vs S&P 500 | 34 | 52 |
Agreed to be acquired by Union Pacific Corp. Similar stock deals closed 85% of the time (n=515), typically 158 days after announcement; this one has been open 463 days.
| QUARTER | EPS EST | EPS ACTUAL | EPS SURPRISE | REACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | 3.48 | 3.37 | −3.16% | +3.09% |
| Q2 FY2026 | 3.34 | 3.52 | +5.30% | +5.96% |
| Q1 FY2026 | 2.54 | 2.65 | +4.50% | −0.79% |
| Q4 FY2025 | 2.79 | 3.22 | +15.45% | +2.38% |
| Q3 FY2025 | 3.22 | 3.30 | +2.48% | −2.82% |
| Series | 1W | 1M |
|---|---|---|
| NSC | +1.8% | +8.8% |
| Peers | +6.3% | +11.2% |
| Sector · Industrials | +0.2% | −0.9% |
| SPY | −0.7% | −1.6% |
| Percentile rank vs S&P 500 | 34 | 52 |