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 | 73.13 B | 27.78x | 11.40% | 21.02% | $11.72 | 16.99% | 1.06x | 1.65% | $358.60 | $277.80 |
UNP | 170.86 B | 23.31x | 11.50% | 28.85% | $12.34 | 39.70% | 1.51x | 1.91% | $314.53 | $211.08 |
CSX | 89.07 B | 27.95x | 10.10% | 22.21% | $1.72 | 24.36% | 1.38x | 1.11% | $53.45 | $33.20 |
FIP | 273.0 M | - | 52.70% | -83.35% | -$4.89 | -84.49% | 4.53x | 4.96% | $6.56 | $2.23 |
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 27.8x versus the peer average of 12.7x (representing a 119% 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 #2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | $326.63 | $328.49 | $325.33 | $328.09 | 967,964 | +0.77% |
| 2026-10-20 | $324.85 | $327.37 | $324.14 | $325.57 | 1,495,100 | +0.65% |
| 2026-10-19 | $326.24 | $328.10 | $323.43 | $323.48 | 724,300 | -1.05% |
| 2026-10-16 | $325.55 | $328.36 | $323.04 | $326.92 | 745,500 | +0.64% |
| 2026-10-15 | $327.77 | $329.20 | $322.53 | $324.83 | 889,800 | +0.34% |
| 2026-10-14 | $321.97 | $324.01 | $319.30 | $323.73 | 652,000 | +0.81% |
| 2026-10-13 | $320.15 | $322.05 | $318.91 | $321.14 | 650,800 | +0.56% |
| 2026-10-12 | $316.05 | $319.53 | $316.05 | $319.36 | 333,400 | +0.49% |
| 2026-10-09 | $316.19 | $318.26 | $314.93 | $317.79 | 373,000 | +0.25% |
| 2026-10-08 | $313.30 | $318.06 | $311.70 | $316.99 | 565,900 | +1.21% |
| 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% |
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