Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Railroads

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for NSC
Revenue projections for NSC

Revenues for NSC are forecasted to decline from last year's levels, prompting caution among investors. When revenues fall, it can have a significant negative impact on the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making the stock less attractive to risk-averse investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.84700
forwardPE 23.75196
debtToEquity 114.74200
earningsGrowth -0.11400
revenueGrowth -0.01700
grossMargins 0.45952
operatingMargins 0.31170
trailingEps 12.74000
forwardEps 13.39679

NSC's Forward PE is within a good range, showing that the stock price compares well to its earnings. This suggests it isn't overpriced and leaves room for growth, making the stock appealing to investors looking for value and growth opportunities.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that the company is using more debt than equity to fund its operations. This high leverage could expose the company to greater financial risk, especially during periods of declining profitability.
NSC's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits are likely. This could reflect broader financial struggles, signaling that the company might face difficulties in sustaining its profitability.
NSC's positive gross and operating margins reflect strong financial performance. These metrics indicate that the company is efficiently managing its operations and generating healthy profits, contributing to a solid financial position.
NSC's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS points to expected growth in profitability. This suggests that the company is projected to perform better in the current financial year, with higher earnings forecasted compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NSC
Price projections for NSC

NSC's stock price has consistently been near the lower edge of expected values, indicating potential struggles in meeting growth projections. This trend may reflect a cautious market sentiment toward the company.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for NSC
Insider Transactions for NSC


NSC had 1 sell transactions, while the market price was at 281.7699890136719 per share.3 Norfolk Southern Corporation stock purchases took place, with market price of 285.53333536783856.The insider transaction records show no compelling upward or downward trend, providing little insight into the company’s potential direction.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NSC
Recommendations trend for NSC


The recent buy bias from analysts suggests NSC is seen as a strong investment, encouraging more investors to consider it. With this favorable sentiment, NSC appears to be a reliable option for parking money, offering stability and long-term growth potential in the stock market.