Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) Return on Investment ROI from the second quarter of 2026 to second quarter of 2025 and for the year 2026, average high and low, overall ranking from Jun 30 2026 to Jun 30 2025 - CSIMarket
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Norfolk Southern Corp  (NYSE: NSC)
    Sector • Transportation    Industry • Railroads
   Industry • Railroads
   Sector • Transportation


Norfolk Southern's ROI from its second quarter of 2026 to the second quarter of 2025 and 5 Year Period

Return on Investment, Quarterly Results, Trends, Rankings, Statistics

What is Norfolk Southern's ROI in the second quarter of 2026?
Norfolk Southern Corp achieved a return on average invested assets (ROI) of 6.35 % in its second quarter of 2026, which is below Norfolk Southern's average return on investment, which stands at 6.93%.

ROI fell compared to the first quarter of 2026, despite the net income growth of 34% from the first quarter of 2026.

Within the Transportation sector 12 other companies had a higher return on investment. While return on investment, the total ranking has deteriorated compared to the first quarter of 2026 from 1280 to 1302.

Definition and Formula of Return on Investment



Return On Investment (Jun 30 2026)
II. Quarter
(Mar 31 2026)
I. Quarter
(Dec 31 2025)
IV. Quarter
(Sep 30 2025)
III. Quarter
(Jun 30 2025)
II. Quarter
Y / Y Investment Change TTM 3.42 % 3.67 % 3.86 % 3.75 % 3.97 %
Y / Y Net Income Change TTM -21.34 % -19.55 % 11.83 % 61.33 % 354.55 %
Investment (TTM) in Millions 41,752 41,778 41,461 41,056 40,488
Return On Investment (TTM) 6.35 % 6.48 % 7.03 % 7.31 % 8.35 %
NSC's Overall Ranking # 1302 # 1280 # 851 # 977 # 764
Seq. Investment Change TTM 0.77 % 0.87 % 0.82 % 0.92 % 1 %
Seq. Net Income Change TTM -1.31 % -7.07 % -3 % -11.58 % 0.93 %
Net Income (TTM) in Millions 2,635 2,670 2,873 2,962 3,350




Return On Investment NSC's Ranking
Within: No.
Industry # 1
Sector # 13
Overall # 1302

Return On Investment Statistics
High Average Low
17.67 %
6.93 %
3.73 %
(Sep 30 2018)   (Mar 31 2024)



  News about Norfolk Southern Corp Return on Investment ROI

Norfolk Southern Enhances Communications and Compliance Leadership to Navigate Industry Challenges

March 15, 2024

Norfolk Southern Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has recently announced the appointment of Betsy Talton-Buck as the new Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, and Angie Kolar as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. These appointments mark a significant development for the company as it aims to enhance its corporate communications and compliance functions.
Betsy Talton-Buck brings a wealth of experience in corporate communications to her new role. With her extensive background in strategic communication planning and execution, she is expected to drive Norfolk Southern s internal and external communication strategies. Her appointment reflects the company s commitment to fostering transparent and effective communication with its stakeholders.

Ancora Holdings Urges Urgent Leadership Change at Norfolk Southern Following New Train Derailment

March 2, 2024

Ancora Urges Norfolk Southern s Board to Replace Leadership Following Train Derailment
Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, along with its affiliates, has called for immediate action to replace the current leadership at Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) following yet another train derailment in Pennsylvania. Ancora, which holds a significant equity stake in the company, recently nominated a slate of eight qualified and independent candidates for the Board of Directors.
The derailment incident adds fuel to the fire, strengthening Ancora s argument that a change in leadership is necessary. Norfolk Southern has been grappling with a series of derailments in recent years, resulting in loss of life, property damage, and disruptions to the company’s operations.

Investor Group Raises Alarm on Safety and CEO Performance at Norfolk Southern

February 22, 2024



The Investor Group comprising of Cleveland Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, its affiliates, and other participants in its solicitation have recently reinforced their commitment to safety at Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and reiterated concerns regarding the poor record of CEO Alan Shaw. The group, which collectively owns a significant equity stake in the company, issued a statement following the recent letter from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Highlighting their intentions, the Investor Group had recently announced the nomination of eight highly qualified and independent individuals to the Norfolk Southern board. Their aim is to actively participate in improving the company s safety standards and overall performance.






Financial Statements
Norfolk Southern's II. Quarter Investments $ 41,752 Millions NSC's Balance sheet
Norfolk Southern's II. Quarter Income $ 733 Millions Quarterly NSC's Income Statement
NSC's Income by Division See NSC's Income by Division


NSC Annual Return On Investment (Dec 31 2025)
2025
(Dec 31 2024)
2024
(Dec 31 2023)
2023
(Dec 31 2022)
2022
(Dec 31 2021)
2021
Total Investments in Millions 41,461 40,137 39,020 36,236 35,972
Y / Y Investment Growth 3.3 % 2.86 % 7.68 % 0.73 % 0.47 %
Net Income in Millions 2,873 2,622 1,827 3,270 3,005
Y / Y Net Income Growth 9.57 % 43.51 % -44.13 % 8.82 % 49.28 %
Annual Return On Investment 6.93 % 6.53 % 4.68 % 9.02 % 8.35 %


Annual Roi Comment
In the fiscal year 2025 ROI improved to 6.93 % compared to the prior year, due to net income growth.

Definition and Formula of Return on Investment

Other ROI Ratios
Railroads Industry Roi Trends and Statistics
Transportation Sector Return On Investment Statistics
Roi Trends for overall market
NSC's Roi Ratio versus Railroads Industry, Transportation Sector and total Market
Highest Ranking Return On Investment
Lowest Ranking Return On Investment
Subscribers only: Roi for NSC's Competitors
Subscribers only: Roi for Norfolk Southern's Suppliers
Subscribers only: Return On Investment for NSC's Customers

Other Ratios
NSC's Roa NSC's Inventory Turnover Ratio NSC's Growth Rates NSC's Dividend Statistics
NSC's Profitability Ratios NSC's Asset Turnover Ratio NSC's Dividend Growth
NSC's Roe NSC's Valuation Ratios NSC's Financial Strength Ratios NSC's Dividend Payout Ratio



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C h Robinson Worldwide Inc   17.42 %
J b Hunt Transport Services Inc   11.85 %
Massimo Group  11.58 %
Union Pacific Corp  11.20 %
Delta Air Lines Inc   9.97 %
Saia Inc   9.60 %
Skywest Inc  8.51 %
United Airlines Holdings Inc   8.29 %
Republic Airways Holdings Inc   7.75 %
United Parcel Service Inc   7.71 %
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation  7.14 %
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd   7.08 %
Fedex Corporation  6.76 %
Norfolk Southern Corp  6.35 %
Csx Corporation  6.28 %
Radiant Logistics Inc   5.87 %
Southwest Airlines Co   4.77 %
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd  4.64 %
Bristow Group Inc   4.62 %
Trinity Industries Inc  3.84 %
Genco Shipping and Trading Limited  3.54 %
The Greenbrier Companies Inc   2.97 %
Brink s Co  2.95 %
Schneider National Inc   2.28 %
Marten Transport Ltd   1.47 %


Date modified: 2026-09-26T07:00:27+00:00



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