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Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC)

$329.25−4.33%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 5, 2026$329.25▲ 17.27% in range
Nov 5, 2025Low $278.19 · High $352.98Nov 5, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

Norfolk Southern closed at $329.25 on Nov 5, down 4.33%, 6.7% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 2.6M shares was 3.16× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +5.1% over one month, +5.1% over six months, +16.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $3.53B, up 13.6% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 21.5%.

Short interest was 7.1M shares at the Oct 15 settlement (3.2% of float, 10.3 days to cover).

Market cap$73.96B224.6M shares
Revenue · quarter$3.53B+13.6% YoY
Diluted EPS$3.37+6.6% YoY
P/E · TTM27.6×P/S 5.7×
Net margin21.5%Gross 100.0%
Dividend yield1.64%$1.35 last paid
52-week range278.19 – 352.98−6.7% from high
Volume2.6M3.16× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d20.2%Annualised
Short % of float3.2%10.3 days to cover
Net cash-$15.02BCash $1.60B
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W −3.8%1M +5.1%3M −1.5%6M +5.1%YTD +14.0%1Y +16.0%3Y +72.6%5Y +12.3%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Transportation & Logistics

Percentile among 84 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum65
Revenue growth47
Net margin87
Value (low P/E)31
Size90

Industry medians: 6-month return −2.3%, revenue growth +14.2%, net margin 3.7%, P/E 19.2×.

Short interest

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Shares short7.1M−0.2% vs prior
Days to cover10.3Settled Oct 15
% of float3.2%
Short vol. 10d46.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Transportation & Logistics

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
NSCNorfolk Southern$329.25−4.33%+5.1%+13.6%21.5%27.6$73.96B
FDXFedEx$316.80−3.83%−15.7%+11.9%1.3%19.1$74.19BCompare
CPCanadian Pacific Kansas City Limited$93.76−0.69%+10.0%+12.7%21.7%29.2$81.53BCompare
RCLRoyal Caribbean Group$322.73−3.13%+14.9%+8.8%30.9%19.0$86.32BCompare
CSXCSX$50.83−2.34%+14.3%+12.0%26.2%26.3$94.16BCompare
UPSUnited Parcel Service$111.04−2.86%+10.9%+7.6%2.6%20.7$94.47BCompare
MPLXMPLX LP$56.55+0.53%+0.5%+12.6%35.6%13.2$57.29BCompare
DALDelta Air Lines$85.36−4.35%+16.8%+21.1%3.7%17.1$56.16BCompare
ENBEnbridge$48.11−1.37%−10.9%+88.7%4.8%25.8$107.23BCompare

News about Norfolk Southern

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Schneider & Norfolk Southern Unite for Domestic Intermodal CapacityZacks Investment Research · 12h ago▲ PositiveNorfolk Southern: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Motley Fool · 6d ago▲ PositiveNSC Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Revenues, Volume GrowthZacks Investment Research · Oct 22, 2026NeutralNorfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Oct 22, 2026▲ PositiveCEO of Iconic Railroad Stock Unloads More Than 1,000 SharesThe Motley Fool · Sep 16, 2026▼ Negative

Quick answers

What does Norfolk Southern do?
Class I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the railroad hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agricultural, metal, chemical, and forest products.
What is NSC's market cap?
$73.96B, based on the Nov 5 close of $329.25.
What is NSC's P/E ratio?
27.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $2.68B.
Does Norfolk Southern pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1.35 per share (ex-date Nov 6), an annualised yield of 1.64%.
How much of NSC is sold short?
7.1M shares, 3.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is NSC in?
Industrials, in the Transportation & Logistics industry.

About Norfolk Southern

Class I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the railroad hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agricultural, metal, chemical, and forest products.

HQ: Atlanta, GA19,300 employeesListed Jun 2, 1982norfolksouthern.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology