NSC Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) last traded at $342.64, up 0.13% on the latest session and up 10.9% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Sep 2026) earnings per share were $3.62 against an analyst estimate of $3.48, a beat of 4.0%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
NSC earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $3.62 | $3.48 | +4.02% |
| Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $3.52 | $3.23 | +8.98% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $2.65 | $2.51 | +5.58% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $3.22 | $2.78 | +15.83% |
NSC beat the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How NSC reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, NSC moved 2.2% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 5 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Before open | +3.09% |
| 2026-07-23 | Before open | +5.32% |
| 2026-04-24 | Before open | -0.54% |
| 2026-01-29 | Before open | +2.00% |
| 2025-10-23 | After close | -1.17% |
| 2025-07-29 | Before open | -3.04% |
| 2025-04-23 | Before open | +0.89% |
| 2025-01-29 | Before open | +1.75% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
NSC financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.2B | $2.9B | $2.2B | 23.6% | $12.75 |
| 2024 | $12.1B | $2.6B | $1.7B | 21.6% | $11.57 |
| 2023 | $12.2B | $1.8B | $852M | 15.0% | $8.02 |
| 2022 | $12.7B | $3.3B | $2.3B | 25.7% | $13.88 |
| 2021 | $11.1B | $3.0B | $2.8B | 27.0% | $12.11 |
| 2020 | $9.8B | $2.0B | $2.1B | 20.6% | $7.84 |
| 2019 | $11.3B | $2.7B | $1.9B | 24.1% | $10.25 |
| 2018 | $11.5B | $2.7B | $1.8B | 23.3% | $9.51 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for NSC
- 10-Q · Oct 22, 2026
- 8-K · Oct 22, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Jul 23, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 23, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Jun 1, 2026Officer or director change, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 8, 2026Shareholder vote
- 10-Q · Apr 24, 2026
- 8-K · Apr 24, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Apr 2, 2026Material agreement, Financial statements and exhibits
- DEF 14A · Mar 27, 2026
Insider filing activity
NSC insiders filed 17 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
NSC news
- Norfolk Southern stock sets November 6 record date for USD 1.35 dividendNov 1, 2026 · ad-hoc-news.de
- Schneider National (SNDR) Expands Eastern U.S. Intermodal Capacity Through New Rail PartnershipNov 1, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- What Schneider National (SNDR) Said on Its Q3 Earnings CallOct 31, 2026 · marketbeat.com
- Norfolk Southern stock: Schneider deal expands eastern intermodal networkOct 31, 2026 · ad-hoc-news.de
- Rail Rivalry: Schneider’s Bold Move to Norfolk Southern from CSXOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Norfolk Southern: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsOct 30, 2026 · fool.com
- Schneider partners with Norfolk Southern; raises outlook despite Q3 missOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSXOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Norfolk Southern Corporation
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Railroads Line-haul Operating. It is incorporated in VA. Its fiscal year ends in December.