Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC)
Industrials ยท Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 2, 1982. SentiSense covers Norfolk Southern Corp. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Railroads, Line-Haul Operating. Mark R. George is its chief executive officer. The company reports 19,300 employees, and its corporate website is www.norfolksouthern.com.
About Norfolk Southern Corp.
Class I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the railroad hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agricultural, metal, chemical, and forest products.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,848 institutions reported holding NSC, with 168.7 million shares worth $53.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
More on NSC
- NSC sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Norfolk Southern Corp. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- NSC ownership: all 1,848 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- NSC financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Norfolk Southern Corp.: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Norfolk Southern Corp. do?
Class I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the railroad hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agricultural, metal, chemical, and forest products.
What sector is NSC in?
SentiSense classifies Norfolk Southern Corp. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Railroads, Line-Haul Operating.
Where does NSC stock trade?
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 2, 1982.
Who is the CEO of Norfolk Southern Corp.?
Mark R. George is the chief executive officer of Norfolk Southern Corp..