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Sep 30, 2024

Norfolk Southern Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Norfolk Southern reported strong results driven by productivity initiatives and volume growth.

Key Takeaways

Norfolk Southern reported strong third quarter results with income from railway operations at $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share at $4.85. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.25. The company is on track to meet adjusted operating ratio targets for the second half and full year 2024.

The company's team drove productivity and grew volumes.

Sequential and year-over-year margin improvement was achieved.

The company is on track to achieve adjusted operating ratio targets for the second half and full year 2024.

The company closed two railway line sales resulting in cash proceeds of nearly $400 million and gains of $380 million.

Total Revenue
$3.05B
Previous year: $2.97B
+2.7%
EPS
$3.25
Previous year: $2.65
+22.6%
Gross Profit
$1.21B
Previous year: $1.45B
-16.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$975M
Previous year: $1.51B
-35.3%
Free Cash Flow
$645M
Previous year: $112M
+475.9%
Total Assets
$43.3B
Previous year: $40.7B
+6.2%

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern

Forward Guidance

The company is on track to meet adjusted operating ratio targets for the second half and full year 2024 and is well positioned for long-term value creation.