Norfolk Southern Stock Price, News & Analysis

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has launched RailGreen, a groundbreaking program that enables customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments through verified certificates. The initiative makes NSC the first freight railroad globally to offer verified supply chain emissions reduction certificates.

Rail transport already reduces emissions by 75% compared to trucks, and RailGreen addresses the remaining 25%. Developed with 123Carbon, the program uses blockchain-backed Environmental Attribute Certificates to ensure transparent tracking of CO₂e reductions. As customers purchase certificates, NSC increases its biofuel usage across operations.

The company has already more than doubled its biofuel consumption since 2022 to reduce locomotive emissions. The program is scalable across multiple lanes in Norfolk Southern's network, allowing shippers to implement sustainable solutions throughout their rail freight operations.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has announced its participation in the upcoming 2025 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference. The company will be represented by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi in a fireside chat session.

The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET and will be accessible via webcast. Investors and interested parties can access the presentation materials through Norfolk Southern's website on the Investors page.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has announced its participation in the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference. President and CEO Mark George, along with Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins, will engage in a fireside chat during the event.

The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:25 a.m. ET and will be accessible via webcast. Interested parties can find the presentation materials on Norfolk Southern's website in the Investors section at www.norfolksouthern.com.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results. In Q4, revenue was $3.0 billion with income from railway operations at $1.1 billion, operating ratio at 62.6%, and diluted EPS of $3.23. For full-year 2024, revenue reached $12.1 billion, with railway operations income of $4.1 billion, operating ratio of 66.4%, and diluted EPS of $11.57.

After adjusting for railway line sales, Eastern Ohio incident, restructuring charges, and shareholder advisory costs, Q4 adjusted operating ratio improved to 64.9%, with adjusted EPS of $3.04. Full-year adjusted figures show an operating ratio of 65.8% and EPS of $11.85. The company experienced 3% volume growth in Q4 and 5% for the full year, with insurance recoveries from the Eastern Ohio incident exceeding costs for the third consecutive quarter.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on February 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 7, 2025. This announcement maintains the company's remarkable track record of paying dividends, which now extends to 170 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has appointed Lori J. Ryerkerk to its Board of Directors, expanding it to 14 members. Ryerkerk, the former chairman, CEO, and president of Celanese Corp., brings over three decades of global leadership experience in energy, manufacturing, and chemical industries.

The appointment, made in consultation with Ancora Holdings per their November 2024 agreement, followed a national search by Diversified Search Group. During her tenure at Celanese from 2019, Ryerkerk led significant growth initiatives and transformative acquisitions. Her previous experience includes executive roles at Shell Downstream, Hess Corp., and ExxonMobil.

Mark George, Norfolk Southern's CEO, highlighted Ryerkerk's operational experience and insights as a rail customer as valuable assets for the company's growth strategy and service delivery goals.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on January 29, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET to discuss the results.

The earnings results will be released before the call, with a press release posted on the company's Investors webpage. Participants can join via teleconference at 1-800-836-8184 or through a live webcast available on the company's website. A replay of the broadcast will be accessible through the Investors section afterward.

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.