Norfolk Southern Corporation(NSC)Stock Performance & ReturnsNYSE
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NSC | 70.35 B | 27.09x | 11.40% | 21.02% | $11.56 | 16.99% | 1.06x | 1.74% | $358.60 | $277.80 |
UNP | 163.18 B | 22.21x | 11.50% | 28.85% | $12.37 | 39.70% | 1.51x | 2.03% | $314.53 | $211.08 |
CSX | 86.71 B | 27.06x | 10.10% | 22.21% | $1.73 | 24.36% | 1.38x | 1.16% | $53.45 | $33.20 |
FIP | 335.6 M | - | 52.70% | -83.35% | -$5.20 | -84.49% | 4.53x | 4.62% | $6.56 | $2.59 |
NHLI | 28.1 K | - | - | 0.00% | -$1.23 | -383.85% | 0.30x | 0.00% | - | - |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) compared to its primary competitors (including UNP, CSX, FIP) reveals distinct metrics. NSC trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 27.1x versus the peer average of 12.2x (representing a 122% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for NSC. In terms of growth, NSC's revenue growth of 11.4% lags behind the peer average of 24.8%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 21.0% compared to the peer average of -8.1%, demonstrating strong cost controls and pricing power.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• NSC ranks #3 in P/E ratio, #3 in revenue growth, and #3 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $314.66 | $317.52 | $312.87 | $313.20 | 825,700 | -0.98% |
| 2026-10-06 | $316.08 | $317.45 | $314.39 | $316.31 | 414,700 | +0.03% |
| 2026-10-05 | $316.99 | $318.56 | $313.84 | $316.23 | 750,200 | -0.38% |
| 2026-10-02 | $312.08 | $318.29 | $311.66 | $317.44 | 1,114,300 | +2.31% |
| 2026-10-01 | $307.61 | $311.21 | $305.43 | $310.26 | 1,072,700 | +0.41% |
| 2026-09-30 | $312.72 | $315.34 | $309.00 | $309.00 | 850,300 | -1.28% |
| 2026-09-29 | $311.24 | $313.66 | $311.17 | $313.00 | 489,700 | -0.02% |
| 2026-09-28 | $313.16 | $314.68 | $311.69 | $313.05 | 722,400 | +0.02% |
| 2026-09-25 | $312.57 | $314.35 | $311.20 | $313.00 | 616,800 | -0.05% |
| 2026-09-24 | $314.75 | $316.84 | $313.02 | $313.17 | 812,500 | -0.58% |
| 2026-09-23 | $313.00 | $317.31 | $313.00 | $315.01 | 702,300 | +0.32% |
| 2026-09-22 | $311.14 | $314.89 | $309.40 | $314.00 | 945,300 | +1.60% |
| 2026-09-21 | $314.16 | $317.18 | $308.44 | $309.07 | 1,739,200 | -1.62% |
| 2026-09-18 | $318.63 | $318.88 | $314.00 | $314.16 | 1,896,500 | -1.51% |
| 2026-09-17 | $318.83 | $319.89 | $316.08 | $318.97 | 744,800 | +0.62% |
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