Norfolk Southern is a leading transportation services provider that operates one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States. The company specializes in the transportation of a diverse range of goods, including coal, automotive products, and intermodal containers, facilitating the movement of goods across a wide geographical area. Norfolk Southern employs advanced technology and a vast infrastructure to ensure efficient and safe rail operations, playing a crucial role in the supply chain and supporting various industries by enabling the effective delivery of products. Additionally, the company focuses on sustainability initiatives, aiming to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high levels of service. Read More
Freight transportation company Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 1.7% year on year to $2.97 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.22 per share was 16.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Freight transportation company Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 1.7% year on year to $2.97 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.87 per share was 3.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Today’s Date: January 28, 2026 Introduction As we enter the first quarter of 2026, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) finds itself at the center of the most significant upheaval in the North American railroad industry since the late 1990s. While most large-cap industrial companies are navigating a shifting macroeconomic landscape of "higher for longer" interest [...]
Freight transportation company Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC)
will be reporting earnings this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
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Norfolk Southern trades at $287.63 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 9.4% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 11.3%.
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