Norfolk Southern (NSC) Earnings Analysis
Norfolk Southern (NSC) next reports earnings on 2026-10-28, consensus EPS 3.38 USD. Last quarter (2026-07-23) it beat with EPS 3.52 USD vs 3.32 USD est (+6%). It has beaten estimates in 6/6 recent quarters (100%). Trailing P/E 27.88.
Last updated 2026-07-23 · Source: FMP fundamentals + earnings calendar (company filings); consensus from sell-side analyst grades
When does NSC next report earnings?
| Next earnings date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| Consensus EPS estimate | 3.38 USD |
| Revenue estimate | 3.33B |
NSC earnings history — beats and misses
| Quarter (report date) | EPS actual | EPS est. | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | 3.52 USD | 3.32 USD | +6% | Beat |
| 2026-04-24 | 2.65 USD | 2.49 USD | +6.4% | Beat |
| 2026-01-29 | 3.22 USD | 2.76 USD | +16.7% | Beat |
| 2025-10-23 | 3.3 USD | 3.19 USD | +3.4% | Beat |
| 2025-01-29 | 3.04 USD | 2.94 USD | +3.4% | Beat |
| 2024-07-25 | 3.06 USD | 2.86 USD | +7% | Beat |
Beat rate: 6/6 (100%) over reported quarters with consensus data.
NSC valuation and analyst view
| Trailing P/E | 27.88 |
|---|---|
| Trailing EPS | 11.861 USD |
| Price / book | 4.71 |
| Dividend yield | 1.63% |
| Market cap | 74.75B |
| Analyst consensus | Hold (21 buy / 24 hold / 3 sell) |
| Avg price target | 341 USD |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Norfolk Southern (NSC)'s next earnings date?
Norfolk Southern is next scheduled to report on 2026-10-28, with a consensus EPS estimate of 3.38 USD and revenue estimate of 3.33B.
Did NSC beat earnings last quarter?
In its 2026-07-23 report, NSC posted EPS of 3.52 USD versus a 3.32 USD estimate — a beat of 6%.
What is NSC's earnings track record?
Over the last 6 reported quarters with consensus data, NSC beat estimates 6 times (100%).
What is NSC's current P/E ratio and EPS?
NSC trades at a trailing P/E of 27.88 on trailing EPS of 11.861243126426267 USD.
What do analysts rate NSC?
Analyst consensus is "Hold" across 48 ratings (0 strong buy, 21 buy, 24 hold, 3 sell, 0 strong sell). Average 12-month price target: 341 USD.