Atlanta, Georgia-based Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company has a market cap of $77.6 billion and transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock feed, and more.
NSC stock has rallied the broader market over the past year, growing 21% compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.6% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has risen by nearly 19.7%, outperforming the SPX’s 12.6% rise.