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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
NSC rises 0.3% to $324.83, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row. Closed at $324.83, +0.34% vs the prior close of $323.73. Day range $322.53–$329.20, opened at $327.77.
Last close$324.83+0.34%
Day range322.53–329.20
Open327.77
Volume889.80K
52-week range277.80–358.60
Avg volume (20d)820.88K
NSC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — NSC rises 0.3% to $324.83, a 1-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $324.83, +0.34% vs the prior close of $323.73. Day range $322.53–$329.20, opened at $327.77.
- Volume was 889.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.04M.
- Price is -0.8% vs its 50-day average ($327.49) and +3.9% vs its 200-day average ($312.61).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — NSC rises 0.8% to $323.73, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $323.73, +0.81% vs the prior close of $321.14. Day range $319.30–$324.01, opened at $321.97.
- Volume was 652.00K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.04M.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($327.83) and +3.6% vs its 200-day average ($312.45).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 9.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — NSC rises 0.6% to $321.14, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $321.14, +0.56% vs the prior close of $319.36. Day range $318.91–$322.05, opened at $320.15.
- Volume was 650.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.04M.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($328.18) and +2.8% vs its 200-day average ($312.28).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — NSC rises 0.5% to $319.36, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $319.36, +0.49% vs the prior close of $317.79. Day range $316.05–$319.53, opened at $316.05.
- Volume was 333.40K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 1.07M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($328.49) and +2.3% vs its 200-day average ($312.14).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 10.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — NSC ends flat (+0.3%) to $317.79
- Closed at $317.79, +0.25% vs the prior close of $316.99. Day range $314.93–$318.26, opened at $316.19.
- Volume was 373.00K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 1.08M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($328.81) and +1.9% vs its 200-day average ($312.01).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 11.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — NSC rises 1.2% to $316.99
- Closed at $316.99, +1.21% vs the prior close of $313.20. Day range $311.70–$318.06, opened at $313.30.
- Volume was 565.90K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 1.11M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($329.13) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($311.87).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — NSC dips 1.0% to $313.20
- Closed at $313.20, -0.98% vs the prior close of $316.31. Day range $312.87–$317.52, opened at $314.66.
- Volume was 825.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.11M.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($329.51) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($311.75).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NSC ends flat (+0.0%) to $316.31
- Closed at $316.31, +0.03% vs the prior close of $316.23. Day range $314.39–$317.45, opened at $316.08.
- Volume was 414.70K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 1.14M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($330.02) and +1.5% vs its 200-day average ($311.64).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NSC dips 0.4% to $316.23
- Closed at $316.23, -0.38% vs the prior close of $317.44. Day range $313.84–$318.56, opened at $316.99.
- Volume was 750.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.15M.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($330.56) and +1.5% vs its 200-day average ($311.53).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — NSC rises 2.3% to $317.44
- Closed at $317.44, +2.31% vs the prior close of $310.26. Day range $311.66–$318.29, opened at $312.08.
- Volume was 1.11M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.18M.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($331.25) and +1.9% vs its 200-day average ($311.42).
- 52-week range $277.80–$358.60; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade NSC
- Last results release: Jul 23, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 24, 2026, Jan 29, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 22, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.74% (largest 2.3%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 820.88K shares (≈$266.64M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $324.83 vs a range of $277.80–$358.60 (58% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 7, 2026 ($1.35/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 3 open-market buys, 1 sales; latest: William Jr. Clyburn bought 204 shares on Dec 5, 2025.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 23, 2026; 8-K Jul 23, 2026; 8-K Jun 1, 2026.
- Share count: 224.61M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -0.0% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Railroads, Line-Haul Operating.
NSC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 327.77 | 329.20 | 322.53 | 324.83 | 889.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 321.97 | 324.01 | 319.30 | 323.73 | 652.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 320.15 | 322.05 | 318.91 | 321.14 | 650.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 316.05 | 319.53 | 316.05 | 319.36 | 333.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 316.19 | 318.26 | 314.93 | 317.79 | 373.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 313.30 | 318.06 | 311.70 | 316.99 | 565.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 314.66 | 317.52 | 312.87 | 313.20 | 825.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 316.08 | 317.45 | 314.39 | 316.31 | 414.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 316.99 | 318.56 | 313.84 | 316.23 | 750.20K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 312.08 | 318.29 | 311.66 | 317.44 | 1.11M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 307.61 | 311.21 | 305.43 | 310.26 | 1.07M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 312.72 | 315.34 | 309.00 | 309.00 | 850.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 311.24 | 313.66 | 311.17 | 313.00 | 489.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 313.16 | 314.68 | 311.69 | 313.05 | 722.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 312.57 | 314.35 | 311.20 | 313.00 | 616.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 314.75 | 316.84 | 313.02 | 313.17 | 812.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 313.00 | 317.31 | 313.00 | 315.01 | 702.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 311.14 | 314.89 | 309.40 | 314.00 | 945.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 314.16 | 317.18 | 308.44 | 309.07 | 1.74M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 318.63 | 318.88 | 314.00 | 314.16 | 1.90M |
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern (NSC) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Railroads, Line-Haul Operating”. Its business address is in ATLANTA, GA. State of incorporation: VA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 702165.
NSC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Richard H Anderson | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| William Jr. Clyburn | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Phillip S Davidson | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Francesca A. Debiase | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Marcela E Donadio | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Sameh Fahmy | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Mark R George | President & CEO | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Mary Kathryn Heitkamp | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| John C Jr Huffard | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Christopher T Jones | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Gilbert H Lamphere | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Lori Ryerkerk | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Barr | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Anil Bhatt | EVP & CIDO | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Claude E Elkins | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Mark R George | President & CEO | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Claiborne L Moore | Vice President & Controller | Feb 3, 2026 |
| John F Orr | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Jason Andrew Zampi | EVP & CFO | Feb 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | William Jr. Clyburn | Buy | 204 | $294.79 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Anil Bhatt | Sale | 900 | $281.60 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Sameh Fahmy | Buy | 1,650 | $282.97 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Richard H Anderson | Buy | 2,600 | $281.86 |
NSC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $12.18B | $2.87B | 12.75 | $4.36B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $12.12B | $2.62B | 11.57 | $4.05B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $12.16B | $1.83B | 8.02 | $3.18B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $12.74B | $3.27B | 13.88 | $4.22B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $11.14B | $3.00B | 12.11 | $4.25B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $45.12B, total liabilities $28.87B, cash $1.07B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
NSC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $348.55 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $319.71 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $290.16 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $283.83 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $277.70 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $221.95 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $256.74 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $260.43 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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