Norfolk Southern (NSC) Financials, Dividends & Stock Info
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Data as of (572 days ago)|Source: SEC EDGAR
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Norfolk Southern (NSC) is a rail transportation company. The company reports annual revenue of $12.2B and net income of $3.0B. Its profit margin is 24.2%.
Norfolk Southern Key Financials(TTM Est.)
Data from SEC EDGAR filings. TTM = Trailing Twelve Months.
Norfolk Southern Financial Health ScoreFY2025
Moderate health; several metrics need attention
-1 pts YoYThis Financial Health Score is a proprietary metric calculated from SEC EDGAR filings for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Results vary significantly by industry. Conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Data Highlights
- Altman Z-Score 1.03 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 24.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Norfolk Southern Recent Events
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K Filings
5-Year Revenue & Net Income Trend
Chart shows fiscal year data from SEC EDGAR filings. Hover over data points for details.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Revenue Breakdown (FY2024)
See Norfolk Southern detailed breakdown →Showing top 3 of 8 segments
About Norfolk Southern
The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I freight railroad operating in the Eastern United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company was formed in 1982 with the merger of the Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway. The company operates 19,420 route miles (31,250 km) in 22 eastern states and the District of Columbia, and has rights in Canada over the Albany to Montreal route of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City. Norfolk Southern Railway is the leading subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern Corporation.
- Industry
- Rail Transportation
Valuation
Valuation Data UnavailablePrice-based valuation metrics (P/E, P/B) require real-time stock price data which is not included in SEC filings.
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Profitability
Above-Average Marginsvs 19.6% sector median / 20.9% avg
Generates $19.6 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
vs 24.2% sector median / 18.4% avg
Keeps 24 cents of every dollar in revenue as profit.
* Some quarterly data is missing. Values are calculated based on annual report figures.
Profit margin 32% above sector average.
Warren Buffett: Buffett looks for consistent ROE above 20% as a sign of competitive advantage. How to evaluate profitability
Financial Health
Balance Sheet Data LimitedInsufficient data to assess financial health.
Peter Lynch: Lynch: normal balance sheet has 75% equity, 25% debt. Understanding financial health
Dividend
Dividend Data UnavailableDividend yield data is not available from SEC filings. Check the company's investor relations page for dividend information.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Norfolk Southern 10-Year Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow History
Annual Financials
FY2025 - FY2016| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 | FY2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.2B(+0.5%) | $12.1B(-0.3%) | $12.2B(+24.2%) | $9.8B(-13.3%) | $11.3B(-1.4%) | $11.5B(+8.6%) | $10.6B(+6.7%) | $9.9B(+284.0%) | $2.6B(-74.0%) | $9.9B(-5.9%) |
| Net Income | $2.9B(+9.6%) | $2.6B(+43.5%) | $1.8B(-9.2%) | $2.0B(-26.0%) | $2.7B(+2.1%) | $2.7B(-50.7%) | $5.4B(+224.0%) | $1.7B(-69.1%) | $5.4B(+224.0%) | $1.7B(+7.2%) |
| Total Assets | $45.2B | $43.7B | $41.7B | $38.9B | $38.5B | $38.0B | $37.9B | $36.2B | $35.7B | $34.9B |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $9.7B | $10.1B |
| Total Equity | $15.5B | $14.3B | $12.8B | $14.8B | $15.2B | $15.4B | $16.4B | $16.4B | $16.4B | $12.4B |
| Profit Margin | 23.6% | 21.6% | 15.0% | 20.6% | 24.1% | 23.3% | 51.2% | 16.9% | 209.9% | 16.9% |
| ROE | 18.5% | 18.3% | 14.3% | 13.6% | 17.9% | 17.3% | 33.0% | 10.2% | 33.0% | 13.4% |
| ROA | 6.3% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 15.1% | 4.8% |
Quarterly Financials
Last 8 quarters| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q3 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.0B | $9.1B | $6.0B | $3.0B | $9.1B | $6.1B | $3.1B | $9.5B |
| Net Income | $750.0M | $53.0M | $53.0M | $53.0M | $466.0M | $466.0M | $466.0M | $703.0M |
| Total Assets | $45.2B | $43.7B | $43.7B | $43.7B | $41.7B | $41.7B | $41.7B | $38.9B |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Insider Trading
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Only purchase (P) and sale (S) transactions shown.
Norfolk Southern Dividend Safety Analysis & Growth History
Dividend Status
Dividend PayerThis company pays dividends. Historical dividend data shown below.
5-year dividend CAGR: +1.5%.
Annual Dividends
2016 - 2025| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend/Share | $2.36 | $2.44 | $3.04 | $3.60 | $3.76 | $4.16 | $4.96 | $5.40 | $5.40 | $4.05 |
| YoY Growth | +0.0% | +3.4% | +24.6% | +18.4% | +4.4% | +10.6% | +19.2% | +8.9% | +0.0% | -25.0% |
| Payments | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Increased | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Norfolk Southern Free Cash Flow & Dividend Coverage
Generates approximately $6M in free cash flow per day.
Cash Flow History
FY2016 - FY2025| Metric | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $3.0B | $3.3B | $3.0B | $3.3B | $3.7B | $3.9B | $3.6B | $3.2B | $4.1B | $4.4B |
| CapEx | -$1.9B | -$1.7B | -$1.9B | -$1.7B | -$2.0B | -$2.0B | -$1.5B | -$2.3B | -$2.4B | -$2.2B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.1B | $1.5B | $1.1B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $2.1B | $852.0M | $1.7B | $2.2B |
| FCF Margin | 11.6% | 59.4% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 15.5% | 16.6% | 21.9% | 7.0% | 13.8% | 17.7% |
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filings. FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures. Free cash flow guide
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Norfolk Southern Risk Factors
Company-disclosed SEC risk factors
Risk factors are disclosed by the company in its SEC Form 10-K, Item 1A. Billiver does not classify or summarize company-specific legal, operational, financial, or market risks here.
Sector context: Industrials. This is not a Billiver risk assessment for NSC.
Source note: the SEC Form 10-K includes Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The full risk-factor text should be read from the company’s own SEC filing.
Norfolk Southern FAQ
What is Norfolk Southern's annual revenue?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported $12.2 billion in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. This financial data is compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Is Norfolk Southern profitable?
Yes, Norfolk Southern is profitable with a 24.2% net profit margin and $3.0 billion in net income (TTM). All figures from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Yes, Norfolk Southern pays regular dividends. View the full dividend history and payout analysis on this page.
What is Norfolk Southern's financial health score?
Norfolk Southern has a financial health score of 62/100 (Grade: C), evaluating profitability, solvency, liquidity, and growth based on SEC EDGAR data.
How many years of Norfolk Southern financial data are available?
10 years of financial data are available for Norfolk Southern from FY2016 to FY2025. All figures are compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.