NSC - Norfolk Southern Corporation
| Previous Close | 138.61 |
| Open | 137.81 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 0 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 0 |
| Day's Range | 136.37 - 139.25 |
| 52 Week Range | 111.21 - 157.15 |
| Volume | 1,623,246 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,842,808 |
| Market Cap | 39.34B |
| Beta | 1.43 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 7.46 |
| EPS (TTM) | 18.61 |
| Earnings Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.88 (2.11%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-02-01 |
| 1y Target Est | 154.50 |
- PR Newswire•2 days ago
Norfolk Southern recognizes 52 chemical customers for safe rail-shipping practices
NORFOLK, Va. , April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has awarded its 2017 Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award to 52 chemical customers in recognition of their safe handling of rail-shipped ...
- Investopedia•3 days ago
Railroads on the Defensive Ahead of CSX Earnings
Many funds and investors are avoiding railroads and other transports while they await the outcome of NAFTA negotiations.
- Market Realist•3 days ago
A Summary of CSX’s Railcar Volumes in Week 14
Major Eastern US railroad CSX (CSX) has reported declining carload traffic throughout most of 2018. The week ended April 7, 2018, or Week 14, wasn’t an exception. In Week 14, CSX’s carload volumes declined 0.7% YoY (year-over-year) to ~69,800 carloads from ~70,300 carloads in the week ended April 8, 2017.
- Market Realist•4 days ago
How Norfolk Southern’s Freight Volumes Trended in Week 14
Norfolk Southern (NSC) is a major rail freight carrier operating in the Eastern US. The company is slated to release its 1Q18 earnings on April 25, 2018. NSC witnessed a marginal 1.0% rise in its carload traffic in Week 14 of 2018. Its carload volumes grew from 68,800 units in 2017 to 69,400 units in 2018.
Market Realist•4 days agoWhy Analysts Are Bullish on CSX Compared to Its Peers
In this article, we’ll take a look at analysts’ recommendations on CSX (CSX) and its peers in view of its upcoming 1Q18 earnings. There were some changes in analysts’ opinions toward CSX following its 4Q17 earnings. Of the 26 analysts covering the stock, six (23.1%) now have “strong buy” opinions on the stock.
- Market Realist•4 days ago
Why CSX Should Exceed Analysts’ Earnings Estimates in 1Q18
Earlier, we discussed Thomson Reuters–surveyed analysts’ estimates for CSX’s (CSX) 1Q18 operating margins. In this article, we’ll take a look at their earnings estimates for eastern US major railroad companies. Analysts expect CSX to achieve adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.66 in 1Q18, a 29% rise on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.
Market Realist•4 days agoCan CSX Deliver on Its Operating Margins in 1Q18?
Analysts expect CSX (CSX) to register an operating margin of 32.2% in 1Q18. This expectation represents a potential 1.4% expansion compared to last year’s operating margin of 30.8%. For 2018, analysts expect the company to attain an operating margin of 35.5%, indicating an expansion of 1.8% over its 2017 margin of 33.8%.
Market Realist•7 days agoWhy CSX Likely Won’t Meet Analysts’ Revenue Estimates in 1Q18
Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters have estimated revenue of $2.8 billion for CSX (CSX) in 1Q18. Compared to the railroad company’s ~$2.9 billion revenue in the same quarter of 2017, analysts’ estimate reflects a 2.6% fall YoY (year-over-year), suggesting that analysts have factored volume losses and competitive losses into the company’s 1Q18. For 2018, analysts expect CSX to register $11.5 billion in revenue, reflecting a 1.2% rise on a yearly basis.
- Market Realist•7 days ago
How CSX Stock Has Trended ahead of Its 1Q18 Earnings
CSX (CSX), a NASDAQ-listed major eastern US rail carrier, is set to release its 1Q18 earnings after the market closes on April 17, 2018.
- Zacks•8 days ago
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Norfolk Southern, CSX, Union Pacific, Canadian National Railway and Halliburton
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Norfolk Southern, CSX, Union Pacific, Canadian National Railway and Halliburton
- Market Realist•8 days ago
Canadian Pacific: Intermodal Leads Volume Growth in Week 13
Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) carload traffic fell 2.1% YoY (year-over-year) in Week 13 of 2018, to ~33,800 carloads from ~34,500. In contrast, rival Canadian National Railway (CNI) saw its carload traffic rise 5.6% YoY, and US and Canadian railroads’ carload volumes rose.
Market Realist•9 days agoHow Norfolk Southern’s Freight Volumes Compared in Week 13
Eastern US railroad Norfolk Southern (NSC) saw its carload traffic fall 3.7% in Week 13 of 2018. The rail carrier hauled ~69,600 railcars that week, compared with ~72,300 railcars in the week ended April 1, 2017. In contrast, NSC rival CSX recorded a 3.3% gain in its carload traffic after many weeks, and US railroads’ carload traffic rose 2.8%.
- Market Realist•10 days ago
A Summary of CSX’s Railcar Traffic in Week 13
For Eastern US freight rail carrier CSX (CSX), carload traffic hasn’t progressed in 2018. In Week 13 of 2018, the railroad’s carload traffic rose 3.3% YoY (year-over-year), from ~69,200 carloads to ~71,500. In contrast, rival Norfolk Southern (NSC) saw its carload traffic fall 3.7%, and US railroads carload traffic grew less, by 2.8%.
Market Realist•10 days agoComparing Union Pacific’s Railcar Volumes in Week 13
The largest US Class I railroad, Union Pacific (UNP), saw its carload traffic fall 2.7% in Week 13 of 2018. The company moved ~92,000 railcars that week, compared with ~94,500 railcars in the same week last year. Whereas UNP’s carload traffic fell, rival BNSF Railway’s (BRK.B) carload traffic grew 7.3%, and US railroads (XLI) overall saw carload traffic growth.
- Zacks•10 days ago
Railroads Should Continue to Prosper on Multiple Tailwinds
Railroads Should Continue to Prosper on Multiple Tailwinds
- Zacks•11 days ago
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Norfolk Southern, CSX, Kansas City, Genesee & Wyoming and Union Pacific
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Norfolk Southern, CSX, Kansas City, Genesee & Wyoming and Union Pacific
- Zacks•15 days ago
UNP or NSC: Which Railroad is Better Placed Pre Q1 Earnings?
Union Pacific (UNP) seems to enjoy an edge over Norfolk Southern (NSC) with respect to some of the parameters considered.
- PR Newswire•17 days ago
Norfolk Southern multi-state safety train tour underway
First responders in 23 cities from 15 states to benefit from training NORFOLK, Va. , April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern's (NYSE: NSC) safety train will stop in 23 cities during 2018 as part ...
- PR Newswire•17 days ago
Norfolk Southern to hold first-quarter 2018 earnings conference call April 25
NORFOLK, Va. , April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its first-quarter financial results during a conference call and live internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. EDT ...
- Market Realist•21 days ago
Comparing CNI’s Week 12 Volumes with the Industry’s
Week 12: North American Rail Traffic Saw Growth Except in Mexico
- Market Realist•21 days ago
Intermodal Growth Pushed Norfolk Southern’s Volumes in Week 12
Week 12: North American Rail Traffic Saw Growth Except in Mexico
Market Realist•22 days agoCould Norfolk Southern Increase Its Dividend in 2018?
US Railroads: Could They See Higher Dividends in 2018?
- Market Realist•22 days ago
Inside the Forward Dividend Yield of US Railroads
US Railroads: Could They See Higher Dividends in 2018? As railroads are capital-intensive, they have historically low levels of dividend yields in the industrials space. Over the last three years, the forward dividend yield of US Class I railroads (XLI) has risen due to a fall or rangebound stock prices.
Market Realist•22 days agoAre US Railroad Stocks Meant for Dividend Investors?
US Railroads: Could They See Higher Dividends in 2018? In addition to US railroads operating in an oligopolistic environment, the railroad industry is cyclical. Transportation stocks are in focus due to beneficial provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
