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 date2026-10-28
Consensus EPS estimate3.38 USD
Revenue estimate3.33B

NSC earnings history — beats and misses

Quarter (report date)EPS actualEPS est.SurpriseResult
2026-07-233.52 USD3.32 USD+6%Beat
2026-04-242.65 USD2.49 USD+6.4%Beat
2026-01-293.22 USD2.76 USD+16.7%Beat
2025-10-233.3 USD3.19 USD+3.4%Beat
2025-01-293.04 USD2.94 USD+3.4%Beat
2024-07-253.06 USD2.86 USD+7%Beat

Beat rate: 6/6 (100%) over reported quarters with consensus data.

NSC valuation and analyst view

Trailing P/E27.88
Trailing EPS11.861 USD
Price / book4.71
Dividend yield1.63%
Market cap74.75B
Analyst consensusHold (21 buy / 24 hold / 3 sell)
Avg price target341 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.