Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSCIndustrialsNASDAQRailroads
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is listed under Railroads. At a $73.65B market cap, Norfolk Southern Corporation ranks as a large-cap company within industrials. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal.
Market Cap
$73.65B
Beta
1.27
P/E (TTM)
27.96
P/E (Fwd)
22.90
EPS (TTM)
$11.73
EPS (Fwd)
$14.32
ROE
17.0%
ROA
5.9%
Cash
$1.07B
Total Debt
$17.15B
Free CF
$1.38B
52W Change
21.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NSC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, NSC finished 5.41% above its 150-day moving average ($313.11) and 7.76% above its 200-day moving average ($306.28). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NSC overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, NSC's RSI(14) was 42.8, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Norfolk Southern Corporation carries $17.15B in total debt against $1.07B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 16.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $1.38B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 17.0% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.9% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $12.74B (2022) to $12.18B (2025).
Norfolk Southern Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing NSC.