Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Company Info
Highlights
$54.86B
$10.66
22.75
2.16
$12.17B
$4.67B
$6.25B
$204.47 - $277.60
$277.64
0.95%
1.86
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Norfolk Southern Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Norfolk Southern Corporation had a return of 2.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.11% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Norfolk Southern Corporation had an annualized return of 10.49%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 11.01%.
NSC
2.89%
-9.31%
8.32%
4.11%
6.26%
10.49%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NSC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.48% | 8.33% | 0.59% | -9.63% | -1.82% | -4.50% | 16.24% | 3.21% | -2.99% | 0.78% | 10.75% | 2.89% | |
| 2023 | -0.25% | -8.04% | -5.70% | -4.23% | 3.22% | 8.92% | 3.01% | -11.72% | -3.94% | -3.12% | 15.16% | 8.35% | -1.63% |
| 2022 | -8.64% | -5.27% | 11.19% | -9.59% | -6.63% | -5.16% | 10.51% | -2.72% | -13.77% | 8.79% | 13.09% | -3.93% | -15.59% |
| 2021 | -0.42% | 6.96% | 6.53% | 3.99% | 0.94% | -5.51% | -2.86% | -1.24% | -5.64% | 22.49% | -9.14% | 12.23% | 27.26% |
| 2020 | 7.25% | -12.03% | -19.93% | 17.19% | 4.79% | -1.53% | 9.48% | 11.11% | 0.69% | -2.28% | 13.83% | 0.25% | 24.76% |
| 2019 | 12.17% | 7.44% | 4.23% | 9.17% | -3.94% | 2.15% | -4.12% | -8.47% | 3.22% | 1.82% | 6.32% | 0.33% | 32.39% |
| 2018 | 4.13% | -7.38% | -2.37% | 5.66% | 6.24% | -0.51% | 12.02% | 3.35% | 3.83% | -7.02% | 2.22% | -12.42% | 5.22% |
| 2017 | 8.69% | 3.58% | -7.49% | 4.93% | 6.11% | -1.88% | -7.49% | 7.64% | 9.72% | -0.62% | 5.98% | 4.52% | 36.85% |
| 2016 | -16.66% | 4.71% | 13.78% | 8.24% | -6.09% | 1.27% | 5.46% | 5.29% | 3.37% | -4.18% | 15.22% | 1.51% | 31.48% |
| 2015 | -6.97% | 7.64% | -5.72% | -2.01% | -8.24% | -5.04% | -3.47% | -6.95% | -1.94% | 4.75% | 19.66% | -11.01% | -20.80% |
| 2014 | -0.26% | -0.15% | 5.72% | -2.16% | 6.58% | 2.26% | -0.78% | 5.25% | 4.30% | -0.86% | 1.44% | -1.82% | 20.75% |
| 2013 | 12.16% | 6.07% | 5.52% | 0.44% | -0.43% | -5.14% | 1.42% | -1.37% | 7.19% | 11.87% | 1.94% | 5.86% | 54.16% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NSC is 52, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Norfolk Southern Corporation provided a 2.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.40 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 22 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.40 | $5.40 | $4.96 | $4.16 | $3.76 | $3.60 | $3.04 | $2.44 | $2.36 | $2.36 | $2.22 | $2.04 |
Dividend yield | 2.27% | 2.28% | 2.01% | 1.40% | 1.58% | 1.85% | 2.03% | 1.68% | 2.18% | 2.79% | 2.03% | 2.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Norfolk Southern Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $5.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $5.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $0.00 | $4.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $4.16 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $3.76 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.60 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $3.04 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $2.44 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $2.36 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $2.36 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $2.22 |
| 2013 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Norfolk Southern Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Norfolk Southern Corporation was 67.74%, occurring on Oct 23, 2000. Recovery took 1012 trading sessions.
The current Norfolk Southern Corporation drawdown is 14.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.74% | Mar 23, 1998 | 655 | Oct 23, 2000 | 1012 | Nov 4, 2004 | 1667 |
| -62.88% | Jul 31, 2008 | 152 | Mar 9, 2009 | 517 | Mar 25, 2011 | 669 |
| -44.42% | Jan 30, 2020 | 37 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 144 |
| -42.76% | Aug 14, 1987 | 53 | Oct 28, 1987 | 410 | Jun 13, 1989 | 463 |
| -41.69% | Nov 28, 2014 | 296 | Feb 2, 2016 | 235 | Jan 6, 2017 | 531 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Norfolk Southern Corporation volatility is 6.33%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Norfolk Southern Corporation compared to its peers in the Railroads industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for NSC in comparison to other companies of the Railroads industry. Currently, NSC has a PE value of 22.7. This PE ratio is much higher than those of other companies of the industry. This might be an indicator of the company being overvalued.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for NSC in comparison to other companies of the Railroads industry. Currently, NSC has a PEG value of 2.2. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation.
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