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Norfolk Southern (NSC)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$280.47 USD

280.47
2,178,826

-2.48 (-0.88%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $280.41 -0.06 (-0.02%) 6:28 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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4-Sell of 5       4  

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
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  • VGM Score A

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value D Growth C Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 41% (100 out of 246)

Industry: Transportation - Rail

Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

Will Volume Weakness Mar Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q4 Earnings?

Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q4 results might reflect softness in volumes due to coronavirus-induced freight slowdown. However, reduced costs are expected to have aided the bottom line.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway and Kansas City Southern

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway and Kansas City Southern

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December U.S. Rail Traffic Up 4.4%: More Gains Ahead in 2021?

The anticipated spurt in freight volumes for 2021 augurs well for the railroads like Union Pacific (UNP) Norfolk Southern (NSC) and CSX Corporation (CSX).

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Volumes Hurt Norfolk Southern (NSC) Amid Strong Liquidity

Weakness in the coal segment and low volumes hurt Norfolk Southern (NSC). However, the company's strong liquidity position is a tailwind.

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CSX Looks to Broaden Network Through Pan Am Railways Deal

CSX's Pan Am deal awaits clearance from the Surface Transportation Board to become effective.

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4 Railroad Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid COVID-Led Freight Woes

COVID-led volume softness is likely to keep the Zacks Transportation - Rail industry under pressure in the near term. Amid challenges, UNP, CSX, NSC and KSU should continue to benefit from the PSR model.

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Freight Scene is Picking Up: 3 Transportation Stocks in Focus

The solid readings from October's Cass Freight Shipments Index report are indicative of an improving freight scenario. This rosy picture bodes well for the likes of Knight-Swift (KNX), Landstar System (LSTR) and Norfolk Southern (NSC).

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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Up 21.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alibaba, Honeywell, Caterpillar, CSX Corp and Norfolk Southern Corp

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alibaba, Honeywell, Caterpillar, CSX Corp and Norfolk Southern Corp

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Transport ETFs in Focus on Spate of Dismal Q3 Earnings Reports

The third-quarter earnings picture for the transportation sector has been dismal so far.

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Top Stock Reports for Alibaba, Honeywell & Caterpillar

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alibaba Group (BABA), Honeywell International (HON) and Caterpillar (CAT).

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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q3 earnings benefit from low costs. However, decline in volumes weigh on the top line.

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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Norfolk Southern (NSC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.36% and -0.78%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Transportation Stock Q3 Earnings on Oct 28: UPS, ALGT & More

While UPS' Q3 results are likely to reflect solid e-commerce demand, both Allegiant (ALGT) and Spirit Airlines (SAVE) might have been hit by tepid passenger revenues. Norfolk Southern (NSC) might have suffered tepid volumes.

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What's in Store for Norfolk Southern (NSC) in Q3 Earnings?

Softness in overall volumes is likely to have marred Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q3 performance.

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Earnings Preview: Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline

Norfolk Southern (NSC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Kansas City Southern's (KSU) Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag

Kansas City Southern's (KSU) Q3 earnings benefit from substantial reduction in operating expenses. However, weak volumes weigh on revenues.

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What's in Store for CSX Q3 Earnings Amid Coronavirus Woes?

Increase in Coal and Intermodal volumes are likely to get reflected in CSX's September- end quarter performance.

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What's in the Cards for Canadian Pacific's (CP) Q3 Earnings?

Weakness in freight-revenue is likely to get reflected in Canadian Pacific's (CP) third-quarter performance. Meanwhile, record grain movement are likely to have aided.

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Is a Beat Likely for J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Stock in Q3 Earnings?

Impressive performances at key segments are likely to get reflected in J.B. Hunt's (JBHT) third-quarter top line.

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How Will United Airlines (UAL) Fare This Earnings Season?

United Airlines (UAL) expects passenger revenues for the September quarter to fall approximately 85%. However, its focus on operating cargo-only flights might have boosted cargo revenues.

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Stock Market News for Oct 8, 2020

Benchmarks closed sharply higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump tweeted to provide support to airlines and signaled a scope for further stimulus measures.

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Norfolk Southern's Q3 Revenue View Indicates 11% Decline Y/Y

Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q3 revenue estimate hints at an approximate 11% decline from the year-ago period amid coronavirus-induced freight softness.

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What's in Store for Coronavirus-Hit Delta's (DAL) Q3 Earnings?

Lackluster passenger revenues are likely to hurt Delta's (DAL) Q3 results. Low fuel consumption is, however, a positive.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Comcast, NextEra Energy, Royal Dutch Shell, Norfolk Southern Corp and iRobot

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Comcast, NextEra Energy, Royal Dutch Shell, Norfolk Southern Corp and iRobot