---
title: "Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC.US)"
type: "Symbol"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NSC.US.md"
symbol: "NSC.US"
name: "Norfolk Southern Corporation"
industry: "Rail Transportation"
datetime: "2026-05-20T01:55:40.589Z"
locales:
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NSC.US.md)
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/NSC.US.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/NSC.US.md)
---

# Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC.US)

## Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Exchange | US Market |
| Website | [www.norfolksouthern.com](https://www.norfolksouthern.com) |

## Key Drivers
> *AI-analyzed key factors driving this stock's performance*


## Longbridge Financial Score™: C
> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by Longbridge*
> Updated: 2026-05-19T04:30:12.000Z

**Overall: C (0.52)**

**Industry**: Rail Transportation

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 3 / 7 |
| Industry Median | C |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Value - Stocks where the company's main business is in a mature stage.
- **Scale**: Large - The company has stable operations, allowing for dependable long-term returns.

**Multi Score**: C

#### Style Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 0.60% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | -19.57% |  |
| P/B Ratio | 4.96 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 1.69% |  |

#### Size Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 78363779968.48 |  |
| Revenue | 12185000000.00 |  |

#### Multi Score Score: C

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 17.60% | A |
| Profit Margin | 21.91% | A |
| Gross Margin | 44.00% | B |
| Revenue YoY | 0.60% | C |
| Net Profit YoY | -19.57% | D |
| Total Assets YoY | 3.00% | C |
| Net Assets YoY | 8.91% | B |
| Cash Flow Margin | 140.79% | B |
| OCF YoY | 0.60% | C |
| Turnover | 0.27 | D |
| Gearing Ratio | 64.97% | D |

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## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 29.38 | 6/7 | 23.28 | 21.52 | 18.58 |
| PB | 4.96 | 4/7 | 4.44 | 4.27 | 4.13 |
| PS (TTM) | 6.43 | 5/7 | 5.50 | 5.29 | 5.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% | 4/7 | 1.95% | 1.88% | 1.81% |

## Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Union Pacific (UNP.US) | A | C | C | D | C | C |
| 02 | CSX (CSX.US) | A | C | D | D | C | C |
| 03 | Norfolk Southern (NSC.US) | A | C | D | D | C | C |
| 04 | Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP.US) | B | C | D | C | C | C |
| 05 | Canadian Natl Rail (CNI.US) | A | C | D | D | C | C |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-05-11T04:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **20**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------| 
| Buy | 4 | 20% |
| Overweight | 1 | 5% |
| Hold | 15 | 75% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 318.20 |
| Highest Target | 372.00 |
| Lowest Target | 297.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview — Profile, executives, shareholders, business breakdown](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NSC.US/overview.md)
- [Financial Reports — Income, balance sheet, cash flow, dividends](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NSC.US/norm.md)
- [Related News](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NSC.US/news.md)
- [Filings — Company announcements and regulatory filings](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NSC.US/filings.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**