Norfolk Southern Stock Price, News & Analysis

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has appointed Ann A. Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for human resources and labor relations, reporting to CEO Mark George. PC Bryant has been named Vice President Human Resources, reporting to Adams.

Adams, who joined Norfolk Southern in 2001, previously served as Chief Transformation Officer overseeing HR, Labor Relations, Corporate Communications, IT, and Sustainability. She has successfully managed culture change, headquarters relocation, and national rail labor negotiations. Adams holds degrees from Davidson College and Rice University, and completed Harvard Business School's General Management Program.

Bryant, who joined Norfolk Southern in 2020 as Assistant Vice President Human Resources, has led organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and performance management. He previously worked at CSX, The Home Depot, and Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) announced its participation in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference. Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins, along with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi, will engage in a fireside chat at the event. The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. CT and will be accessible via webcast. The presentation materials will be made available on Norfolk Southern's website's Investors page.

Norfolk Southern announced a cooperation agreement with Ancora Holdings Group to add a new independent director to its Board. The addition will expand the Board to 14 members, including 13 independent members, and is expected to enhance gender diversity and executive leadership experience. The company reported strong Q3 2024 results with improved productivity, volume growth, and margin enhancement. As part of the agreement, Ancora has withdrawn its nomination of four director candidates for the 2025 Annual Meeting and agreed to vote in accordance with Board recommendations.

Norfolk Southern has appointed Joseph H. Carpenter IV as Vice President Law, bringing over 22 years of rail industry experience. Reporting to Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer Jason Morris, Carpenter will lead the company's law department, guide legal efforts, and advance regulatory initiatives. Previously serving as Senior General Counsel Complex Litigation and Information Governance at Norfolk Southern since 2002, Carpenter has managed complex litigation and driven strategic legal initiatives. He holds a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law and serves on executive committees of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel and Roanoke College Board of Trustees.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has announced the formation of a new Customer Advisory Board, bringing together industry leaders from diverse sectors including chemicals, automotive, food production, paper and packaging, intermodal transportation, energy, recycling, and global logistics. The board will meet regularly to provide strategic guidance and feedback on operations and customer service practices. EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins emphasized that this initiative reflects the company's commitment to being a trusted transportation partner and aligning services with customer needs.

Norfolk Southern has announced it will provide longleaf pine timber from its Brosnan Forest preserve for Clemson University's new Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation building. The 14,400-acre preserve near Charleston will supply the majority of wood for this state-of-the-art facility. The project marks the first application of blockchain technology in mass timber construction, using Chainparency's GoTrace platform to track the timber supply chain. Norfolk Southern has supported Clemson with over $50,000 in grants and gifts over the past five years, employing more than forty alumni. The project aims to showcase sustainable building practices and preserve the longleaf pine ecosystem, which has declined from 90 million to just three million acres in the Southeast.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) reported strong third quarter 2024 results, with income from railway operations at $1.6 billion, an operating ratio of 47.7%, and diluted earnings per share of $4.85. Adjusted figures, excluding railway line sales, the Eastern Ohio incident, and restructuring charges, show railway operating income of $1.1 billion, an operating ratio of 63.4%, and diluted earnings per share of $3.25.

The company closed two railway line sales, generating nearly $400 million in cash proceeds and $380 million in gains. Railway operating revenues increased by 3% to $3.1 billion compared to Q3 2023. The adjusted operating ratio improved by 570 basis points from the previous year's adjusted figure.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has reached a tentative five-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). This agreement, subject to ratification, comes ahead of the next collective bargaining round and covers approximately 67% of the union workforce. The deal offers significant improvements in pay, healthcare, and vacation benefits.

Key points of the agreement include:

• An average wage increase of 3.5% per year over the next five years
• More vacation time earlier in employees' careers
• Enhancements to existing health care benefits

Norfolk Southern has now reached tentative agreements with 10 out of its 13 unions, demonstrating its commitment to rewarding its workforce for their critical contributions to the American economy.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on November 20, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2024. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the company, as it has consistently paid dividends on its common stock for 169 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982.