Norfolk Southern Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Norfolk Southern achieved record low operating ratio and reported strong financial results.

Key Takeaways

Norfolk Southern reported fourth-quarter net income of $760 million, with diluted earnings per share of $3.12. The operating ratio improved to 60.4%.

Achieved record low fourth-quarter operating ratio.

Net income for the fourth quarter was $760 million.

Diluted earnings per share were $3.12 for the fourth quarter.

Operating ratio improved to 60.4%.

Total Revenue

$2.85B

Previous year: $2.57B

+10.8%

EPS

$3.12

Previous year: $2.64

+18.2%

Gross Profit

$1.26B

Previous year: $1.14B

+10.6%

Cash and Equivalents

$839M

Previous year: $1.12B

-24.8%

Free Cash Flow

$497M

Previous year: $429M

+15.9%

Total Assets

$38.5B

Previous year: $38B

+1.4%

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