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

Norfolk Southern Corporation's revenue is projected to decrease from last year, a development that could lead investors to adopt a more cautious approach. A revenue decline can negatively affect profitability, signaling challenges for the company and making it less attractive for those seeking solid financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.90700
forwardPE 23.68428
debtToEquity 111.58600
earningsGrowth -0.26600
revenueGrowth 0.00200
grossMargins 0.45851
operatingMargins 0.32255
trailingEps 11.86000
forwardEps 13.52036

Norfolk Southern Corporation's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
NSC's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests the company is highly leveraged, meaning it has significant debt compared to equity. This can be risky, particularly if NSC's cash flow or profits decrease, making it harder to meet debt obligations.
NSC's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
With positive gross and operating margins, NSC demonstrates strong profitability. This reflects the company's ability to manage costs and maintain healthy profits, showcasing effective operational efficiency and financial stability.
NSC's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS implies that the company is projected to be more profitable this year. This suggests an improvement in financial performance, with analysts expecting NSC to generate stronger earnings compared to the previous financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for NSC
Price projections for NSC

The price of NSC has repeatedly been close to the lower limit of price projections. This trend suggests that the stock may be underperforming, raising concerns among investors about future performance.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for NSC
Insider Transactions for NSC


1 sell transactions of NSC were recorded, with market price hovering near 281.7699890136719.3 separate purchases of NSC stock were made, while market price was at 285.53333536783856 per share.There is no noticeable trend in insider transactions, making it difficult to assess whether the company is headed in a positive or negative direction.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for NSC
Recommendations trend for NSC


Recent analysis shows a strong buy bias for Norfolk Southern Corporation, encouraging investors to view it as a solid investment option. The positive sentiment surrounding Norfolk Southern Corporation suggests it could be an attractive place to allocate funds, motivating potential investors to consider the stock as a valuable part of their portfolio.