Norfolk Southern Corp.
- NSC · NYSE
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
- Atlanta, GA
- 19,300 employees
- CIK 0000702165
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Mark George Norfolk Southern President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-10-22
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Mark R. George President & CEO 4, 2026-09-15 - Jason A. Zampi Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) 10-K, 2026-02-09
- Jason Andrew Zampi EVP & CFO 4, 2026-02-03
- Brian Barr Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-07-29
- John F. Orr EVP & Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-04-28
What leadership is saying
“Norfolk Southern delivered another quarter of solid execution, with record revenues, and strong earnings growth aided by continued productivity gains across the network, reflecting continued momentum in our business and the dedication of our team”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 22, 2026
Norfolk Southern Corp is a U.S. public company in railroads, line-haul operating (SIC 4011), headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It trades as NSC on NYSE. Revenue was $12.2B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +0.5% from the year before. It reported about 19,300 employees. Mark George is Norfolk Southern President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.2B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $12.1B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $12.2B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $12.7B 10-K, 2025-02-10 | $11.1B 10-K, 2024-02-05 |
| Operating income | $4.4B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $4.1B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $4.8B 10-K, 2025-02-10 | $4.4B 10-K, 2024-02-05 |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $2.6B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $1.8B 10-K, 2026-02-09 | $3.3B 10-K, 2025-02-10 | $3.0B 10-K, 2024-02-05 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mark George | Norfolk Southern President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-10-22 |
| Mark R. George President and Chief Executive Officer at Norfolk Southern | President & CEO | 4, 2026-09-15 |
| Jason A. Zampi | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | 10-K, 2026-02-09 |
| Jason Andrew Zampi | EVP & CFO | 4, 2026-02-03 |
| Brian Barr | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-07-29 |
| John F. Orr | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-04-28 |
| Claiborne L. Moore Vice President and Controller | Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) | 10-K, 2026-02-09 |
| Anil Bhatt | Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-09 |
| Claude E. Elkins, Jr. | Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-09 |
 Richard H. Anderson | Chair and Director | 10-K, 2026-02-09 |
What Norfolk Southern Corp does
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. Our common stock (Common Stock) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “NSC.”
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 224.6 million (as of September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $57.5B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 9, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 22, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 7, 2026 (filed March 27, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 27, 2026 |
| Auditor | Kpmg LLP (Atlanta, Georgia) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2025 | William Clyburn Jr. Director | Buy | 204 | $60K | Form 4, December 8, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 | Anil Bhatt EVP & CIDO | Sale | 900 | $253K | Form 4, November 20, 2025 |
| November 5, 2025 | Sameh Fahmy Director | Buy | 1,650 | $467K | Form 4, November 6, 2025 |
| October 27, 2025 | Richard H. Anderson Director | Buy | 2,600 | $733K | Form 4, October 28, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-01
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-08
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-24
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-04-02
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2026-01-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-12-19
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-11-17
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-11-06
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Southern Corp
- What does Norfolk Southern Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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. Our common stock (Common Stock) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “NSC.”"
- What is Norfolk Southern Corp's revenue?
- $12.2B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 9, 2026.
- Is Norfolk Southern Corp profitable?
- Norfolk Southern Corp reported net income of $2.9B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Norfolk Southern Corp have?
- About 19,300 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Norfolk Southern Corp?
- Mark George, Norfolk Southern President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 22, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Norfolk Southern Corp?
- Jason A. Zampi, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), as named in a 10-K filed February 9, 2026.
- Where is Norfolk Southern Corp headquartered?
- Atlanta, GA.
- What is Norfolk Southern Corp's stock ticker?
- NSC on NYSE.
- What industry is Norfolk Southern Corp in?
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating, SIC code 4011.
- What is Norfolk Southern Corp's website?
- norfolksouthern.com. Investor relations: https://norfolksouthern.investorroom.com/.
- When does Norfolk Southern Corp report earnings next?
- January 21, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Norfolk Southern Corp a public company?
- Yes. Norfolk Southern Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000702165 and trades as NSC.
- Who audits Norfolk Southern Corp?
- Kpmg LLP, Atlanta, Georgia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Norfolk Southern Corp are outstanding?
- 224.6 million shares as of September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 22, 2026.
- What is Norfolk Southern Corp's public float?
- $57.5B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 9, 2026.
- How many business segments does Norfolk Southern Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 22, 2026.
- When is Norfolk Southern Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 7, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 27, 2026.
- Have Norfolk Southern Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since October 27, 2025, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $253K and 3 purchases worth about $1.3M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: William Clyburn Jr. (Director) bought 204 shares on December 5, 2025.