Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Norfolk Southern Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$1.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.2B / $3.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+43.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 294
Industrials
What the data says
Among 294 Industrials companies, Norfolk Southern is in the top 10% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders returned to growth in FY2025 after 4 years of decline, reaching $1.7B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -13.6%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $1.8B to $1.7B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -10.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -13.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+172.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -13.6%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 43.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #28 out of 294 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded in FY2020.
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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.7B | +43.2% |
| FY2024 | $1.2B | -33.9% |
| FY2023 | $1.8B | -23.0% |
| FY2022 | $2.4B | -21.3% |
| FY2021 | $3.0B | -15.9% |
| FY2020 | $3.6B | +111.4% |
| FY2019 | $1.7B | +14.5% |
| FY2018 | $1.5B | -12.7% |
| FY2017 | $1.7B | +14.5% |
| FY2016 | $1.5B | -16.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026