Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Research

Over a week ago

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern enhance their merger application

Jul 27, 5:06 PM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $45 at BMO Capital, here's why

Jul 27, 7:34 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $17 at Baird

Jul 27, 7:13 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $40 at RBC Capital, here's why

Jul 24, 9:07 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $22 at JPMorgan

Jul 24, 8:42 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $22 at UBS, here's why

Jul 24, 8:27 AM

Union Pacific price target raised by $35 at BMO Capital, here's why

Jul 24, 7:56 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $39 at TD Cowen, here's why

Jul 24, 7:52 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $25 at Citi

Jul 24, 6:35 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $40 at Barclays, here's why

Jul 24, 5:24 AM

Union Pacific price target raised by $20 at Goldman Sachs, here's why

Jul 23, 6:26 PM

Norfolk Southern reports Q2 adjusted operating ratio 65.5%

Jul 23, 8:16 AM

Norfolk Southern reports Q2 adjusted EPS $3.52, consensus $3.32

Jul 23, 8:15 AM

Union Pacific price target raised by $33 at BofA, here's why

Jul 23, 7:13 AM

Union Pacific, CN sign MoU to expand customer opportunities

Jul 22, 6:56 PM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $23 at Susquehanna, here's why

Jul 14, 8:03 AM

Norfolk Southern price target lowered by $15 at JPMorgan, here's why

Jul 10, 8:05 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $30 at Baird, here's why

Jul 10, 6:24 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $16 at Citi, here's why

Jul 9, 7:47 AM

Norfolk Southern resumed with an Equal Weight at Stephens

Jul 8, 8:54 AM

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern respond to STB request for supplemental info

Jul 7, 10:04 AM

Norfolk Southern price target lowered by $40 at RBC Capital, here's why

Jun 24, 9:19 AM

CSX price target raised by $4 at RBC Capital, here's why

Jun 24, 9:16 AM

Norfolk Southern price target raised by $7 at Susquehanna, here's why

Jun 5, 2:29 PM

Norfolk Southern names Brian Barr as COO, succeeding John Orr

Jun 1, 9:17 AM

High Barriers to Entry for New Competitors: Building a competing railroad network requires immense capital investment, extensive land acquisition, and complex regulatory approval, creating a durable moat around NSC's existing infrastructure.

Extensive Rail Network and Infrastructure: NSC operates a vast and strategically important rail network across the eastern United States, connecting major manufacturing centers, ports, and population hubs, providing indispensable transportation links.

Cost-Efficient Bulk and Long-Haul Transport: Rail transportation offers significant fuel efficiency and lower per-ton-mile costs for moving large volumes of bulk commodities and intermodal freight over long distances compared to other modes.

Safety Incidents and Operational Disruptions: The risk of derailments, accidents, or other operational events leading to fatalities, injuries, property damage, environmental contamination, regulatory fines, and reputational harm, disrupting service and increasing costs.

Economic Downturns and Freight Demand Fluctuations: The risk that broader economic recessions, industry-specific slowdowns, or shifts in supply chain dynamics will reduce demand for freight transportation services, leading to lower volumes and revenue.

Regulatory and Political Scrutiny: The risk of new or stricter regulations, increased enforcement, and intensified political pressure following high-profile incidents, leading to higher compliance costs, operational restrictions, and potential liabilities.

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