Annual Operating Margin
35.94%4.89%+15.75%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NSC annual operating margin is 35.94%, up +15.75% on
- Historical Performance
- NSC annual operating margin is down -3.23% over the past 3 years, and up +3.57% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NSC annual operating margin is currently -8.27% below its historical high of 39.18% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NSC annual operating margin is +55.58% above its 3-year low of 23.10% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- NSC annual operating margin is higher than 96.60% of companies in Industrials sector
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Operating Margin | 35.94% | +15.8% | -3.2% | +3.6% | +28.1% | |
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 31.51% | -12.8% | -11.8% | -17.6% | +17.4% | |
| Price | $291.24 | +13.2% | +22.3% | +23.1% | +382.4% | |
| PE Ratio | 22.86 | +2.8% | +33.3% | -24.2% | +51.4% | |
| Annual Revenue | $12.18B | +0.5% | -4.4% | +24.4% | +28.0% | |
| Annual Operating Profit | $4.38B | +16.3% | -7.5% | +28.9% | +64.0% | |
| Annual Gross Margin | 35.94% | +15.8% | -3.2% | +3.6% | +28.1% | |
| Annual Net Margin | 23.59% | +9.2% | -8.0% | +14.9% | +50.8% |
Operating Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 37.14% | N/A | -3.2% |
| 5Y | 39.18% | -8.3% | |
| All | 39.18% | -8.3% |
Operating Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 23.10% | +55.6% | |
| 5Y | 23.10% | +55.6% | |
| All | 12.96% | +177.3% |
Operating Margin History
FAQ
What is the current annual operating margin of NSC?
As of today, NSC annual operating margin is 35.94%
What is 1-year change in NSC annual operating margin?
NSC annual operating margin is up +15.75% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in NSC annual operating margin?
NSC annual operating margin is down -3.23% over the past 3 years
How far is NSC annual operating margin from its all-time high?
NSC annual operating margin is currently -8.27% below its historical high of 39.18% set on December 31, 2021
How does NSC annual operating margin rank versus sector peers?
NSC annual operating margin is higher than 96.60% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for NSC has not been scheduled
Quarterly Operating Margin
31.51%1.65%-4.98%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NSC quarterly operating margin is 31.51%, down -4.98% on
- Historical Performance
- NSC quarterly operating margin is down -12.81% year-over-year, and down -11.76% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NSC quarterly operating margin is currently -65.20% below its historical high of 90.55% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NSC quarterly operating margin is +203.27% above its 3-year low of 10.39% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- NSC quarterly operating margin is higher than 94.74% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 31.51% | -5.0% | -12.8% | -11.8% | -17.6% | |
| Annual Operating Margin | 35.94% | – | +15.8% | -3.2% | +3.6% | |
| Price | $291.24 | +3.4% | +13.2% | +22.3% | +23.1% | |
| PE Ratio | 22.86 | +6.4% | +2.8% | +33.3% | -24.2% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $2.97B | -4.2% | -1.6% | -8.1% | +15.6% | |
| Quarterly Operating Profit | $937.00M | -8.9% | -14.3% | -18.9% | -4.8% | |
| Quarterly Gross Margin | 31.51% | -5.0% | -12.8% | -11.8% | -17.6% | |
| Quarterly Net Margin | 21.65% | -5.5% | -10.6% | -11.2% | -17.0% |
Quarterly Operating Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 36.14% | N/A | -12.8% |
| 3Y | 41.17% | -23.5% | |
| 5Y | 41.17% | -23.5% | |
| All | 90.55% | -65.2% |
Quarterly Operating Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 31.34% | +0.5% | |
| 3Y | 10.39% | +203.3% | |
| 5Y | 10.39% | +203.3% | |
| All | -278.20% | +111.3% |
Quarterly Operating Margin History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly operating margin of NSC?
As of today, NSC quarterly operating margin is 31.51%
What is NSC quarterly operating margin most recent change?
NSC quarterly operating margin was down -4.98% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in NSC quarterly operating margin?
NSC quarterly operating margin is down -12.81% year-over-year
How far is NSC quarterly operating margin from its all-time high?
NSC quarterly operating margin is currently -65.20% below its historical high of 90.55% set on December 31, 1996
How does NSC quarterly operating margin rank versus sector peers?
NSC quarterly operating margin is higher than 94.74% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NSC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NSC is on
Operating Margin Formula
Operating Profit Margin = Operating Profit
Revenue × 100%
Revenue × 100%
Data Sources & References
- NSC Official Website www.norfolksouthern.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702165/000119312526028244/0001193125-26-028244-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702165/000119312526028244/0001193125-26-028244-index.htm
- NSC Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NSC
- NSC Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nsc