What one share of Norfolk Southern holds
GENERAL – Norfolk Southern Corporation (Norfolk Southern) is an Atlanta, Georgia-based company that owns a major freight railroad, Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR). We were incorporated on July 23, 1980, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Norfolk Southern’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $57.61 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $11.93 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $9.49 |
| Free cash flow | $7.32 |
| Dividends | $5.39 |
| Cash and investments | $7.11 |
| Debt | $73.96 |
| Book value | $74.48 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $23.71 | $3.68 | $3.37 | $2.49 | $0.96 | $24.45 |
| 2008 | $28.06 | $4.52 | $4.10 | $3.04 | $1.22 | $26.23 |
| 2009 | $21.42 | $2.76 | $3.49 | $1.51 | $1.36 | $28.06 |
| 2010 | $25.59 | $4.00 | $3.95 | $3.35 | $1.40 | $29.85 |
| 2011 | $31.78 | $5.45 | $6.14 | $3.04 | $1.66 | $30.00 |
| 2012 | $33.90 | $5.37 | $6.88 | $2.53 | $1.94 | $31.08 |
| 2013 | $35.56 | $6.04 | $6.23 | $3.50 | $2.04 | $36.55 |
| 2014 | $37.20 | $6.39 | $6.78 | $2.35 | $2.22 | $40.25 |
| 2015 | $34.53 | $5.10 | $7.84 | $1.72 | $2.36 | $40.93 |
| 2016 | $33.41 | $5.62 | $6.38 | $3.88 | $2.36 | $42.73 |
| 2017 | $36.35 | $18.61 | $5.94 | $5.27 | $2.44 | $57.57 |
| 2018 | $40.89 | $9.51 | $6.96 | $6.33 | $3.04 | $57.30 |
| 2019 | $42.53 | $10.25 | $7.60 | $7.05 | $3.60 | $58.87 |
| 2020 | $38.15 | $7.84 | $5.82 | $8.35 | $3.76 | $58.67 |
| 2021 | $44.91 | $12.11 | $5.92 | $11.23 | $4.16 | $56.80 |
| 2022 | $54.10 | $13.88 | $8.27 | $9.65 | $4.96 | $55.83 |
| 2023 | $53.46 | $8.02 | $10.23 | $3.75 | $5.40 | $56.63 |
| 2024 | $53.55 | $11.57 | $10.52 | $7.38 | $5.40 | $63.21 |
| 2025 | $54.06 | $12.75 | $9.78 | $9.57 | $5.40 | $69.28 |
Common questions about Norfolk Southern
How much does one share of Norfolk Southern earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Norfolk Southern earned $11.93 of profit on $57.61 of sales, keeping about 21¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Norfolk Southern pay a dividend?
Yes. Norfolk Southern paid $5.39 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 45¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Norfolk Southern’s book value per share?
Norfolk Southern’s book value is $74.48 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Norfolk Southern have?
Each share of Norfolk Southern has $7.11 of cash and investments and $73.96 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Norfolk Southern’s free cash flow per share?
$7.32 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Norfolk Southern’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $3.68 in 2007 to $12.75 in 2025, growing about 7.1% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Norfolk Southern bought back shares?
Norfolk Southern’s share count fell about 43% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.