Norfolk Southern (NSC) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

29.07.25 15:30 Uhr

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For the quarter ended June 2025, Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported revenue of $3.11 billion, up 2.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $3.29, compared to $3.06 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.76% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $3.27, the EPS surprise was +0.61%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Norfolk Southern performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Carloads (Units) - Volume - Total: 1.79 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of 1.81 million.Carloads (Units) - Volume - Coal: 181.7 thousand compared to the 176.35 thousand average estimate based on four analysts.Railway Operating Ratio: 63.4% compared to the 62.6% average estimate based on four analysts.Carloads (Units) - Volume - Merchandise - Agriculture, forest and consumer products: 186.4 thousand versus the four-analyst average estimate of 185.49 thousand.Carloads (Units) - Volume - Merchandise - Automotive: 104 thousand versus the four-analyst average estimate of 99.12 thousand.Railway operating revenues- Merchandise- Agriculture, forest and consumer products: $645 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $643.81 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.7%.Railway operating revenues- Coal: $395 million versus $396.48 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -0.8% change.Railway operating revenues- Merchandise- Chemicals: $546 million versus $549.39 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +2.6% change.Railway operating revenues- Intermodal: $743 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $765.09 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.1%.Railway operating revenues- Merchandise- Automotive: $323 million versus $311.33 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.2% change.Railway operating revenues- Merchandise: $1.97 billion compared to the $1.97 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +3.6% year over year.Railway operating revenues- Merchandise- Metals and construction: $458 million versus $449.09 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.1% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Norfolk Southern here>>>Shares of Norfolk Southern have returned +11.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Higher. Faster. Sooner. Buy These Stocks NowA small number of stocks are primed for a breakout, and you have a chance to get in before they take off.At any given time, there are only 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. On average, this list more than doubles the S&P 500. We’ve combed through the latest Strong Buys and selected 7 compelling companies likely to jump sooner and climb higher than any other stock you could buy this month.You'll learn everything you need to know about these exciting trades in our brand-new Special Report, 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.Download the report free now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks

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17.07.2019Norfolk Southern HoldCascend Securities
24.04.2019Norfolk Southern OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
12.02.2019Norfolk Southern OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
26.07.2018Norfolk Southern HoldStifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
24.05.2018Norfolk Southern HoldStifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
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24.04.2019Norfolk Southern OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
12.02.2019Norfolk Southern OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
26.07.2018Norfolk Southern HoldStifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
24.05.2018Norfolk Southern HoldStifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
28.02.2018Norfolk Southern OutperformCowen and Company, LLC
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17.07.2019Norfolk Southern HoldCascend Securities
24.01.2018Norfolk Southern Sector PerformRBC Capital Markets
01.08.2017Norfolk Southern HoldDeutsche Bank AG
09.01.2017Norfolk Southern NeutralSeaport Global Securities
22.04.2016Norfolk Southern Equal WeightBarclays Capital
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23.03.2017Norfolk Southern UnderperformRBC Capital Markets
05.10.2015Norfolk Southern UnderweightBarclays Capital
19.09.2006Norfolk Southern underweightLehman Brothers
19.09.2006Update Norfolk Southern Corp.: UnderweightLehman Brothers
30.01.2006Update Norfolk Southern Corp.: SellSmith Barney Citigroup

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