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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock Grade

NSC · Industrials

A
Grade updated: August 16, 2026
Computed by the GradeMyInvestments scoring model from revenue growth, profitability, balance-sheet strength, and analyst targets.
Market Cap
$75.1B
P/E Ratio
22.6
Revenue Growth (YoY)
+0.5%
Net Margin
23.6%
Return on Equity
18.5%
Dividend Yield
1.9%

About Norfolk Southern Corporation's fundamentals

Norfolk Southern is a large-cap railroad company with a $64.9 billion market capitalization and a substantial net margin of 23.6%, reflecting strong profitability relative to revenue. The company generated a return on equity of 18.5% and maintains a dividend yield of 1.9%, though revenue growth has been minimal at 0.5% year-over-year. Its P/E ratio of 22.6 suggests the market is pricing in expectations above the broader market average, typical for stable infrastructure businesses with predictable cash flows.

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