Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSCNYSEIndustrials● Active
$310.79
$-2.66(-0.85%)
Market Cap$69.8B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$326
52W Low$245.19
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
NSC · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 24, 2026EPS Actual
$2.65
Est. $2.49 · +6.4%
Revenue
$3.00B
Est. $3.00B · +0.1%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 24, 2026
After Market Close
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NSC reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Railroads company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
$0.36
Rev. $5.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.$0.36
Rev. Est.$5.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $3.14 | — | — | — | $3.23B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $2.49 | $2.65 | +6.4% | $3.00B | $3.00B | +0.1% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $2.76 | $3.22 | +16.7% | $2.97B | $3.00B | -0.9% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $3.19 | $3.30 | +3.5% | $3.10B | $3.11B | -0.3% |
| — Q3 FY2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $3.31 | $3.29 | -0.6% | $3.11B | $3.13B | -0.6% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | $2.66 | $2.69 | +1.1% | $2.99B | $2.97B | +0.8% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | $2.94 | $3.04 | +3.4% | $3.02B | $3.01B | +0.3% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 22, 2024 | $3.11 | $3.25 | +4.5% | $3.05B | $3.09B | -1.1% |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 4, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$3.14
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 24, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$2.65
EPS Est.
$2.49
EPS Surpr.
+6.4%
Revenue
$3.00B
Q1 FY2026
Jan 29, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$3.22
EPS Est.
$2.76
EPS Surpr.
+16.7%
Revenue
$2.97B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 23, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$3.30
EPS Est.
$3.19
EPS Surpr.
+3.5%
Revenue
$3.10B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 29, 2025
EPS Actual
$3.29
EPS Est.
$3.31
EPS Surpr.
-0.6%
Revenue
$3.11B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 23, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$2.69
EPS Est.
$2.66
EPS Surpr.
+1.1%
Revenue
$2.99B
Q1 FY2025
Jan 29, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$3.04
EPS Est.
$2.94
EPS Surpr.
+3.4%
Revenue
$3.02B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 22, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$3.25
EPS Est.
$3.11
EPS Surpr.
+4.5%
Revenue
$3.05B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2029 | $5.08 | $5.24 | $5.45 | 4 |
| Q3 FY2029 | $5.19 | $5.35 | $5.56 | 4 |
| Q2 FY2029 | $4.88 | $5.04 | $5.24 | 7 |
| Q1 FY2029 | $4.24 | $4.37 | $4.55 | 5 |
| Q4 FY2028 | $3.60 | $3.71 | $3.86 | 5 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $3.78 | $3.90 | $4.05 | 10 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2029 | $3.9B | $4.0B | $4.1B | 4 |
| Q3 FY2029 | $3.9B | $4.0B | $4.1B | 7 |
| Q2 FY2029 | $3.8B | $3.9B | $4.0B | 4 |
| Q1 FY2029 | $3.6B | $3.7B | $3.8B | 4 |
| Q4 FY2028 | $3.5B | $3.6B | $3.7B | 3 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $3.6B | $3.6B | $3.8B | 5 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | +6.4% | $321.44 | $319.71 | -0.54% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | +16.7% | $284.47 | $290.16 | +2.00% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | +3.5% | $288.63 | $283.83 | -1.66% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | -0.6% | $286.42 | $277.70 | -3.04% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | +1.1% | $220.00 | $221.95 | +0.89% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | +3.4% | $252.32 | $256.74 | +1.75% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 22, 2024 | +4.5% | $248.16 | $260.43 | +4.94% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | +7.0% | $221.34 | $222.90 | +0.70% |
Q2 FY2026-0.54%
Report Date
Apr 24, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+6.4%
Price Before
$321.44
Price After
$319.71
Q1 FY2026+2.00%
Report Date
Jan 29, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+16.7%
Price Before
$284.47
Price After
$290.16
Q4 FY2025-1.66%
Report Date
Oct 23, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.5%
Price Before
$288.63
Price After
$283.83
Q3 FY2025-3.04%
Report Date
Jul 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-0.6%
Price Before
$286.42
Price After
$277.70
Q2 FY2025+0.89%
Report Date
Apr 23, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.1%
Price Before
$220.00
Price After
$221.95
Q1 FY2025+1.75%
Report Date
Jan 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.4%
Price Before
$252.32
Price After
$256.74
Q4 FY2024+4.94%
Report Date
Oct 22, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.5%
Price Before
$248.16
Price After
$260.43
Q3 FY2024+0.70%
Report Date
Jul 25, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+7.0%
Price Before
$221.34
Price After
$222.90
Avg Beat Reaction+0.63%
Beat Rate8 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+4.94% (Q4 FY2024)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: NSC ends December
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) most recently reported earnings on April 24, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $2.65 — beating the analyst consensus of $2.49 by +6.4%. NSC has beaten EPS estimates for 3 consecutive quarters. The next NSC earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track NSC earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. NSC revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
NSC's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
NSC earnings · 5 questionsNorfolk Southern Corporation's next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. NSC typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; NSC historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Norfolk Southern Corporation SEC filings · US GAAP · Norfolk Southern Corporation SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026