Company / Operating Income
Norfolk Southern Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$4.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.9B / $4.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 328
Industrials
What the data says
Among 328 Industrials companies, Norfolk Southern is in the top 4% for operating income. Operating Income has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.9B in FY2023 to $4.4B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.9%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $2.9B to $4.4B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 4% in IndustrialsTop 4% of 328This company $4.4B Sector average $717.8M
▼
+506.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +1.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating income increased 7.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #14 out of 328 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating income in the period was in FY2023.
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 | Operating IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.4B | +7.0% |
| FY2024 | $4.1B | +42.8% |
| FY2023 | $2.9B | -5.0% |
| FY2022 | $3.0B | -24.7% |
| FY2021 | $4.0B | +0.8% |
| FY2020 | $4.0B | +12.4% |
| FY2019 | $3.5B | +17.0% |
| FY2018 | $3.0B | -14.6% |
| FY2017 | $3.5B | +17.0% |
| FY2016 | $3.0B | +4.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026