Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
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Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- NSC
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- Country
- US
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products. NSC also handles a wide range of chemicals, from sulfur and petroleum derivatives to chlorine compounds, plastics, industrial chemicals, and sand. Furthermore, the company moves metals and construction supplies, including steel, aluminum, heavy machinery, cement, aggregates, and specialized military equipment. Transportation of both finished motor vehicles and automotive components is a significant segment, as is the consistent shipment of coal. Beyond its principal freight operations, Norfolk Southern facilitates global trade by connecting with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports for overseas cargo. The corporation also manages an expansive intermodal network and offers commuter passenger rail services. As of the close of 2021, the company's vast railway infrastructure extended over roughly 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation, originally incorporated in 1980, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Key facts
Norfolk Southern Corporation: key facts
- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Railroads company in the Industrials sector.
- In fiscal 2025, Norfolk Southern Corporation reported revenue of $12.2B and net income of $2.9B.
- Revenue grew 2.3% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $13.0B and net income was $2.7B.
MonkScore
Norfolk Southern Corporation's MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 50–60
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 656 of 1409 in Industrials
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth30–40
- Profitability40–50
- Quality40–50
- Market Conviction80–90
- Safety20–30
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Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
Norfolk Southern Corporation's annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 September 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.0B | $12.2B | $12.1B | $12.2B | $12.7B | $11.1B |
| Gross profit | $6.9B | $5.2B | $3.8B | $2.8B | $4.7B | $4.4B |
| Operating income | $4.1B | $4.0B | $3.8B | $2.8B | $4.7B | $4.4B |
| Net income | $2.7B | $2.9B | $2.6B | $1.8B | $3.3B | $3.0B |
| Operating cash flow | $3.8B | $4.4B | $4.1B | $3.2B | $4.2B | $4.3B |
| Capital expenditure | $68.0M | -$2.2B | -$2.4B | -$2.3B | -$1.9B | -$1.5B |
| Free cash flow | $3.9B | $2.2B | $1.7B | $830.0M | $2.3B | $2.8B |
| Total debt | $16.6B | $17.1B | $17.5B | $17.6B | $15.6B | $14.3B |
| Cash | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $456.0M | $839.0M |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 0.5%
- 3-year
- -1.5%
- 4-year
- 2.3%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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