Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock
NYSENSC has an Alpha Score of 50 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 26, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 20 members of Congress disclosed 49 trades in NSC since 2014: 20 purchases and 29 sales, most recently Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported NSC in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $1.64B. Its trailing P/E ratio is 28.4 and its net margin 20.7% (key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026).
What is NSC's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 50 reflects weak overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 26, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
Most recent: Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026); records start Jan 23, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-12-18 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-11-13 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Val Hoyle D-OR · House | 2025-09-23 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-08-14 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA · House | 2025-05-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-04-11 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · House | 2025-04-09 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded NSC, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own NSC?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 5.20M | $1.64B | +13% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 2.60M | $818.31M | +15% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.59M | $498.77M | -39% |
| Marshall Wace | 712K | $223.84M | +11% |
| Third Point Dan Loeb | 600K | $188.75M | +500% |
| Blackstone | 6K | $1.77M | +1% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →What are NSC's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026
How does NSC's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | NSC | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 28.4 | 28.1 | 171 |
| Net margin | 20.71% | 8.75% | 187 |
| Return on equity | 16.69% | 15.93% | 187 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.50% | 1.41% | 127 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
NSC price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Norfolk Southern Corporation do?
Norfolk Southern Corporation is a Class-I railroad operating in the Eastern United States, managing over 20,000 miles of track. The company specializes in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods, serving key sectors including agriculture, forestry, consumer products, chemicals, coal, intermodal traffic, automotive, metals, and industrial goods. Its merchandise segment handles commodities such as soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, lumber, pulp, paper, beverages, canned goods, sulfur, petroleum products, plastics, and industrial chemicals. Norfolk Southern Corporation transports coal for utilities and exports, intermodal containers and trailers, and automotive vehicles and parts. The company emphasizes operational efficiency through productivity initiatives, advanced inspection technologies like machine vision portals, and fuel-efficient locomotives, while prioritizing safety and service reliability. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Norfolk Southern Corporation plays a vital role in the North American freight rail network, connecting major economic regions and facilitating efficient supply chain logistics.