Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
Rank in Stocks
#335
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries,... Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products. NSC also handles a wide range of chemicals, from sulfur and petroleum derivatives to chlorine compounds, plastics, industrial chemicals, and sand. Furthermore, the company moves metals and construction supplies, including steel, aluminum, heavy machinery, cement, aggregates, and specialized military equipment. Transportation of both finished motor vehicles and automotive components is a significant segment, as is the consistent shipment of coal. Beyond its principal freight operations, Norfolk Southern facilitates global trade by connecting with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports for overseas cargo. The corporation also manages an expansive intermodal network and offers commuter passenger rail services. As of the close of 2021, the company's vast railway infrastructure extended over roughly 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation, originally incorporated in 1980, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Share Price
$326.19
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$73.26B
Change (1 day)
0.53%
Change (1 year)
12.56%
Country
US
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Operating Margin for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 31.63%
According to Norfolk Southern Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 31.63%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 31.05%.
Operating Margin history for Norfolk Southern Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 31.63% | -3.89% |
| 2025 | 32.91% | 5.99% |
| 2024 | 31.05% | 34.42% |
| 2023 | 23.10% | -37.80% |
| 2022 | 37.14% | -5.21% |
| 2021 | 39.18% | 12.91% |
| 2020 | 34.70% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 34.46% | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 34.55% | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 33.38% | 7.50% |
| 2016 | 31.05% | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 27.39% | -10.81% |
| 2014 | 30.71% | 6.23% |
| 2013 | 28.91% | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 28.24% | -1.60% |
| 2011 | 28.70% | 2.32% |
| 2010 | 28.05% | 13.93% |
| 2009 | 24.62% | -14.90% |
| 2008 | 28.93% | 6.01% |
| 2007 | 27.29% | 0.40% |
| 2006 | 27.18% | 7.39% |
| 2005 | 25.31% | 8.72% |
| 2004 | 23.28% | 41.52% |
| 2003 | 16.45% | -10.94% |
| 2002 | 18.47% | 13.17% |
| 2001 | 16.32% | 58.75% |
| 2000 | 10.28% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.93% | -98.74% |
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| 34.15% | -98.92% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 0.00% | - |
CA
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| 16.54% | -99.48% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.