Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is set to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29. Analysts expect a profit of $2.89 per share, down 4.9% from the year-ago quarter. For the full year, NSC is expected to report EPS of $12.15, up 2.5% from fiscal 2024.

NSC stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index with shares up 19.5% over the past 52 weeks. Norfolk Southern’s success is attributed to safety and efficiency improvements despite competitive pressures from the Union Pacific Corporation merger. On Oct. 23, 2025, NSC shares closed down by 1.7% after reporting Q3 results, beating Wall Street expectations.

Analysts hold a moderately bullish consensus opinion on NSC stock, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 20 analysts covering the stock, six advise a “Strong Buy,” 13 give a “Hold,” and one recommends a “Strong Sell.” NSC’s average analyst price target is $310.06, indicating a potential upside of 9.1% from current levels.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: What You Need to Know Ahead of Norfolk Southern’s Earnings Release