Recent Updates — NSC
Norfolk Southern reported third-quarter 2026 results with railway operating revenues reaching a quarterly record of $3.5 billion, up 14% year-over-year. Income from railway operations was $1.2 billion, while diluted earnings per share came in at $3.37. The company's operating ratio stood at 67.4%, though adjusted for merger-related expenses and the Eastern Ohio incident, it improved to 65.4%. Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.62. Norfolk Southern operates a major freight transportation network across 22 states in the United States.
Norfolk Southern Corporation reported record second quarter 2026 railway operating revenues of $3.5 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share were $3.26, compared to $3.41 in the second quarter of 2025. The company also updated its 2026 adjusted operating expense guidance range to $8.8 to $8.9 billion due to higher estimated fuel expenses. Norfolk Southern Corporation is a freight transportation company that operates a 22-state railroad network.