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$281.41
-2.57 (-0.90%)
At Close: Nov 17, 2025
Norfolk Souther Earnings Calls
Sep 30, 2025
$3.30 (3.45%)
| Release date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $3.19 |
| EPS actual | $3.30 |
| EPS Surprise | 3.45% |
| Revenue estimate | 3.112B |
| Revenue actual | 3.103B |
| Revenue Surprise | -0.279% |
Jun 30, 2025
$3.29 (-0.604%)
| Release date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $3.31 |
| EPS actual | $3.29 |
| EPS Surprise | -0.604% |
| Revenue estimate | 3.128B |
| Revenue actual | 3.11B |
| Revenue Surprise | -0.581% |
Mar 31, 2025
$2.69 (1.13%)
| Release date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $2.66 |
| EPS actual | $2.69 |
| EPS Surprise | 1.13% |
| Revenue estimate | 2.971B |
| Revenue actual | 2.993B |
| Revenue Surprise | 0.749% |
Dec 31, 2024
$3.04 (3.40%)
| Release date | Jan 29, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $2.94 |
| EPS actual | $3.04 |
| EPS Surprise | 3.40% |
| Revenue estimate | 3.015B |
| Revenue actual | 3.024B |
| Revenue Surprise | 0.302% |
Last 4 Quarters for Norfolk Souther
Below you can see how NSC performed 4 days prior and 4 days after releasing the earnings report. Also, you can see the pre-estimates and the actual earnings. This information can give you a slight idea of what you might expect for the next quarter's release.
Dec 31, 2024
Beat
| Release date | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Price on release | $256.74 |
| EPS estimate | $2.94 |
| EPS actual | $3.04 |
| EPS surprise | 3.40% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | $256.14 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $254.67 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $259.76 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | $252.32 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $256.74 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $257.20 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $255.30 |
| Feb 03, 2025 | $250.32 |
| Feb 04, 2025 | $252.92 |
| 4 days before | 0.234% |
| 4 days after | -1.49% |
| On release day | 0.179% |
| Change in period | -1.26% |
Mar 31, 2025
Beat
| Release date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Price on release | $221.95 |
| EPS estimate | $2.66 |
| EPS actual | $2.69 |
| EPS surprise | 1.13% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | $214.03 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $219.84 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $218.94 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $220.00 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $221.95 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $226.68 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $221.71 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $221.73 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $223.36 |
| 4 days before | 3.70% |
| 4 days after | 0.635% |
| On release day | 2.13% |
| Change in period | 4.36% |
Jun 30, 2025
Missed
| Release date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Price on release | $277.70 |
| EPS estimate | $3.31 |
| EPS actual | $3.29 |
| EPS surprise | -0.604% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | $280.27 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $278.00 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $282.38 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $286.42 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $277.70 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $279.00 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $278.00 |
| Aug 01, 2025 | $274.85 |
| Aug 04, 2025 | $278.12 |
| 4 days before | -0.92% |
| 4 days after | 0.151% |
| On release day | 0.468% |
| Change in period | -0.767% |
Sep 30, 2025
Beat
| Release date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Price on release | $283.83 |
| EPS estimate | $3.19 |
| EPS actual | $3.30 |
| EPS surprise | 3.45% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | $289.78 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $291.15 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $289.78 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $288.63 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $283.83 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $280.50 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $281.64 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $280.40 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $279.53 |
| 4 days before | -2.05% |
| 4 days after | -1.51% |
| On release day | -1.17% |
| Change in period | -3.54% |
Norfolk Souther Earnings Call Transcript Summary of Q3 2025
Norfolk Southern reported a quarter showing operational progress (improved safety, service stability, fuel-efficiency record, GTMs +4% year-over-year, merchandise growth) but weaker-than-expected revenue due to softer intermodal volumes, pressured export coal pricing, an oversupplied truck market and early competitor responses to the announced Union Pacific merger. Management emphasized continued focus on controllables — safety, service, productivity and cost discipline — and raised cumulative efficiency targets (roughly $600M through 2026; ~$200M for 2025). Adjusted operating ratio was 63.3% (Q3 EPS $3.30), aided by a large late-quarter land sale. Management expects competitor-induced volume pressure to grow into Q4 and near-term quarters, expects Q4 operating costs in the $2.0–$2.1 billion range, and reiterated commitment to deliberate merger integration planning while preserving safety and service.
Norfolk Souther Earnings History
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FAQ
When is the earnings report for NSC?
Norfolk Souther Corporation (NSC) has scheduled its earnings report for Feb 04, 2026 before the markets open.
What is the NSC price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio?
NSC P/E ratio as of Nov 17, 2025 (TTM) is 21.32.
What is the NSC EPS forecast?
The forecasted EPS (Earnings Per Share) for Norfolk Souther Corporation (NSC) for the first fiscal quarter 2025 is $2.89.
What are Norfolk Souther Corporation's retained earnings?
On its balance sheet, Norfolk Souther Corporation reported retained earnings of $3.10 billion for the latest quarter ending Sep 30, 2025.
What Is an Earnings Report?
An earnings report is usually issued quarterly (Q1, Q2, Q3 & Q4) by public companies to report their performance. Earnings reports typically include net income, earnings per share, earnings from continuing operations, and net sales. Looking at the earnings report investors can start gauge the financial health of the company and make even better decisions whether to buy, sell, or stay in the company. Fundamental analysts and value investors will typically hunt for stocks that continue to show good financial ratios and use a decline as an exit point. One of the most anticipated numbers for analysis is earnings per share because it indicates how much the company earned for its shareholders. The report will also indicate a possible dividend.
Earnings Report Content
Earnings reports generally provide an update of all three financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement. These figures are typically measured against previous quarters/years. Furthermore, the earnings report usually includes a summary and analysis from the CEO or company spokesman, alongside a more general view of the financials and future forecast.
What To Know About Earnings Reports?
Announcement of earnings for a stock, particularly for well followed large-capitalization stocks, can move the market. Stock prices can fluctuate wildly on days when the quarterly earnings report is released. Despite good reports, stocks may very well fall if the investors were expecting more or they believe the next quarter will not be as good. Investors always try to be ahead of the market and future earnings/losses are often discounted into the current price of the stock. It is natural for stocks to start to move in either direction a few days before the release of an earnings report.
