Company / EPS (Basic)
Norfolk Southern EPS (Basic) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest EPS (Basic)
$8.04
FY2025
5-year range
$7.88 / $13.92
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-42.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 354
Industrials
What the data says
Norfolk Southern's eps (basic) of $8.04 is higher than 83% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). EPS (Basic) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $5.13 in FY2017 to $18.76 in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.04 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.4%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $12.16 to $8.04 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
EPS (Basic) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 17% in IndustrialsTop 17% of 354This company $8.04 Sector average -$59.81
▼
+113.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, eps (basic) decreased 42.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #59 out of 354 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak eps (basic) was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest eps (basic) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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.
Annual data
| Year | EPS (Basic)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.04 | -42.2% |
| FY2024 | $13.92 | +14.5% |
| FY2023 | $12.16 | +54.3% |
| FY2022 | $7.88 | -23.6% |
| FY2021 | $10.32 | +7.7% |
| FY2020 | $9.58 | -48.9% |
| FY2019 | $18.76 | +231.4% |
| FY2018 | $5.66 | +10.3% |
| FY2017 | $5.13 | -20.3% |
| FY2016 | $6.44 | +5.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026