Norfolk Southern Railway (NSC) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
NSC alt-data: revenue climbing, business outlook lagging
Is Norfolk Southern Railway a buy right now? The alternative data leans yes. This NSC stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Norfolk Southern Railway every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 62/100: a Buy. The stock trades at $334.41 with a $75B market cap.
What’s driving the buy signal over the past 90 days: revenue up 11.6% YoY to $3.5B, job postings up 46.2% to 95 open roles, and web traffic up 35.6% to 183K monthly visits. The watch-item: business outlook fell 13.3% — now 26% of employees are positive.
NSC’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (10K employees, according to LinkedIn), Facebook followers (271K), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the NSC technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on NSC is just below.
Norfolk Southern Railway AI Stock Analysis
Norfolk Southern Railway is one of the major freight rail networks in North America, focusing on the transportation of various goods, including coal, automotive, and industrial products. Its extensive network and established market presence position the company as a prominent player in the transportation sector.
Analysis generated August 1, 2026.
Recent Norfolk Southern Railway Stock Alerts
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Norfolk Southern Railway | August 11 Over the past few months, there has been an upward trend in Web Traffic. |
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Norfolk Southern Railway | July 27 Job postings are up by 44.9% in the last couple of days. |
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Norfolk Southern Railway | July 23 Price is up by 6.6% in the last 24h. |
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Norfolk Southern Railway | July 7 Over the past few months, there has been an downward trend in the business outlook. |
Norfolk Southern Railway Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 183K | 35.6% | |
| Job Posts | 95 | 46.2% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 10K | 1.1% | |
| Employee Recommend | 36 | 10.0% | |
| Business Outlook | 26 | 13.3% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 11 | 15.4% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 0 | 100.0% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 2K | 3.0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 48K | 0.5% | |
| Instagram Followers | 76K | 5.9% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 36K | 4.3% | |
| Facebook Followers | 271K | 3.4% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 8K | 75.9% |
About Norfolk Southern Railway (NSC)
Incoporated in 1980, Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, based in Virginia. It is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to and from the rest of the United States. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. The company transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and provides commuter passenger services.
| Price | $334.41 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $75B |
| Year Range | $268 – $349 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 28.5 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Transportation & Logistics |
Latest Norfolk Southern Railway News
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London Company Large Cap Strategy Increased Its Holdings in Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)February 17 - Yahoo |
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Is It Too Late To Consider Norfolk Southern (NSC) After Strong 1-Year Share Price Run?February 15 - Yahoo |
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Norfolk Southern (NSC)’s Downgrade Was Ill-Advised, Days Jim CramerFebruary 14 - Yahoo |
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Sizing Up Norfolk Southern (NSC) Valuation After A Strong One Year RunFebruary 10 - Yahoo |
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NSC Q4 Deep Dive: Cost Controls and Operational Discipline Offset Softer VolumesJanuary 29 - Yahoo |
Norfolk Southern Railway Earnings & Financial Performance
View all earnings →Norfolk Southern Railway Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Clyburn William Jr. filed to sell 405 shares at $0.0. Dec 5 '25 |
| Bhatt Anil filed to sell 1,413 shares at $0.0. Nov 19 '25 |
| Fahmy Sameh filed to sell 12,000 shares at $0.0. Nov 5 '25 |
| ANDERSON RICHARD H filed to sell 7,000 shares at $0.0. Oct 27 '25 |
| LAMPHERE GILBERT H filed to sell 2,487 shares at $0.0. Jan 31 '25 |
Norfolk Southern Railway Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Ro Khanna |
Jun 11, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Julie Johnson |
Jan 16, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Julie Johnson |
Dec 12, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Sheri Biggs |
Oct 6, 25 | Sell | $33K+ |
| Julie Johnson |
Sep 12, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Norfolk Southern Railway (NSC)
Norfolk Southern Railway has an AltIndex AI Score of 62/100 (Buy). The score reflects positive alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
62/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Norfolk Southern Railway (NSC) stock is $334.41 with a market cap of $75B.
As of today, Norfolk Southern Railway’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 28.5.
View the latest Norfolk Southern Railway insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Norfolk Southern Railway congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The NSC stock price chart above shows Norfolk Southern Railway’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Norfolk Southern Railway technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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