NSC- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Industrials · Railroads
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
Wall Street consensus from 18 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$365.28
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $320.27
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$138.14
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$84.40
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
17.0%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
21.0%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+11.4%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-4.4%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
105.52×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.83×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$371M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.69%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026
40
days
EPS (TTM)
$11.72
P/E (TTM)
27.3
Fwd P/E
22.4
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.69%
5Y Avg Annual
$5.0420
Last Payment
$1.3500
Ex-Date
08/07/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/07/2026 | 08/20/2026 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
05/08/2026 | 05/21/2026 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
02/06/2026 | 02/19/2026 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
11/07/2025 | 11/20/2025 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
08/01/2025 | 08/14/2025 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
05/02/2025 | 05/15/2025 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
02/07/2025 | 02/20/2025 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
11/01/2024 | 11/14/2024 | $1.3500 | 1.69% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$320.27
Price
$1.3500
Last div. (quarterly)
238
shares
Own 238 NSC shares ($76,224.26) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$76,224.26
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
1.69% yieldEstimate NSC dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$168.61
Per month
$14.05
≈ 31.2 shares at $5.4/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Norfolk Southern Corporation
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.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Location
Atlanta, United States
Employees
19,300
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) stock trades at $320.27, down 0.94% on the day. With a market capitalization of $71.94 billion, NSC is a large-cap industrials stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.3, a forward P/E of 22.4 and earnings per share (EPS) of $11.72. Over the most recent period the company reported 11% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 21.0%. Below you'll find NSC's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
NSC - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 11%, a strong 21% net margin and a 17% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 105.5). Whether NSC is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is NSC's stock price today?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) trades at $320.27, down 0.94% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does NSC pay a dividend?
Yes. Norfolk Southern Corporation pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share, a dividend yield of 1.69%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 7, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 46% of earnings.
Is NSC overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 27.3×, NSC is valued above the broad-market average for the industrials sector. Its PEG ratio is 3.82. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is NSC's market cap?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has a market capitalization of $71.94 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.