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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Price & Analysis
1,069 Followers
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$179.69 - $262.12
Previous Close$232.55
Volume1.31M
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Market Cap
$52.54B
Enterprise Value$68.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.57B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.4
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.93Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 02, 2024Dividend Yield2.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.22
Shares Outstanding225,914,028
10 Day Avg. Volume1,858,576
30 Day Avg. Volume1,325,948
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.68
Alpha-0.00642
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)4.06
Price to Sales (P/S)17.10
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)19.30
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.41
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$273.07Price Target Upside17.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
Norfolk Southern News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceNorfolk Southern Corp. is focusing on closing the margin gap with its peers, which, coupled with the company's attractive valuation, presents a significant opportunity for margin improvement and shareholder returns.
Management StrategyWith the new COO John Orr's leadership, Norfolk Southern Corp.'s operational improvements are aligning with activist investors' goals, signaling a strong commitment to enhancing profitability and shareholder value.
Operational EfficiencyStrategic network optimizations and the removal of excess locomotives signal Norfolk Southern Corp.'s dedication to improving its operating ratio, which is expected to drive considerable margin enhancements.
Bears Say
Financial HeadwindsThe Baltimore Bridge collapse poses a significant headwind to the company's coal franchise, expected to impact revenues.
Management And Strategy ConcernsThree board seats for Ancora Alternatives indicate a partial success for the activist challenge, potentially leading to changes in leadership and strategy.
Operational ChallengesNorfolk still lags on service metrics despite higher 'resiliency' spending, calling into question the current management team's outlook for material improvement.
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Ownership Overview
1.81% Insiders
26.25% Mutual Funds
33.24% Other Institutional Investors
38.70% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was $179.69 and its highest was $262.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2024 which is in 67 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2024. The company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.526 by -$0.036.
Is Norfolk Southern overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norfolk Southern’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.33%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is $2.93.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 225,914,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of $2.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.526. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.596%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Norfolk Southern’s share is Dodge & Cox. It holds Norfolk Southern’s shares valued at 2B.
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Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$273.07 (17.97% Upside)
$273.07 (17.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Incoporated in 1980, Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, based in Virginia. It is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to and from the rest of the United States. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. The company transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and provides commuter passenger services.
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NSC Company Deck
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NSC Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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NSC Revenue Breakdown
25.42% Intermodal
20.81% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
16.90% Chemicals
14.09% Coal
22.78% Other
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NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$273.07
▲(17.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering NSC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+22.76%
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