Norfolk Southern Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation carries a market capitalization of 70.70B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 86.25B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Norfolk Southern Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation has 224.61M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26.83. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.64, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.35.

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15.83 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.88 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 21.37 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 38.38, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 86.25B versus a market cap of 70.70B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.83, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 102.23, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.93 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 16.97, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 9.66 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.91, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.00, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 647,225.81 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 19,375.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 25.27 indicates how many times Norfolk Southern Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation recorded 727.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.62, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 3.36B, leaving 2.64B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation's stock has gained approximately 16.04% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 326.82, while the 200-day moving average is 313.23.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation generated 12.54B in revenue and converted that into 2.64B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 11.72. EBITDA reached 5.45B, while operating income came in at 4.61B.

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation holds 1.07B in cash and equivalents against 16.62B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 15.55B. Total book value stands at 16.25B, with working capital of -569.00M providing operational flexibility.

Norfolk Southern Corporation produced 3.73B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -2.10B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.63B - equivalent to 7.26 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation posted a gross margin of 35.53, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 36.72 and net profit margin of 21.02 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation paid dividends of 5.40 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 45.94 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.30, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.13, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Norfolk Southern Corporation shareholders.

Norfolk Southern Corporation's most recent stock split took place on October 10, 1997 with a 1:3 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 2.50, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.