Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern

About Norfolk Southern

Simplify's Rating
Why Norfolk Southern is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Norfolk, Virginia

Founded

1880

Overview

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What believers are saying

  • Early collective bargaining agreements enhance financial planning and employee satisfaction.
  • Jason Zampi's promotion supports strategic financial decision-making and investment initiatives.
  • Radnor Capital Management's investment indicates confidence in Norfolk Southern's future performance.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging rail technologies like autonomous trains could disrupt traditional rail operations.
  • Stricter environmental regulations may increase operational costs for Norfolk Southern.
  • Alternative transportation methods, such as electric trucks, threaten the rail freight industry.

What makes Norfolk Southern unique

  • Norfolk Southern's early labor agreements provide stability and predictability in labor costs.
  • The company focuses on precision scheduled railroading for operational improvements and efficiency gains.
  • Lori J. Ryerkerk's appointment to the Board brings strategic energy and manufacturing expertise.

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Funding

Total Funding

$0

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 13th, 2025
Norfolk Southern To Present At Barclays 42Nd Annual Industrial Select Conference

ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference. Details on how to listen in to the discussion follow below.What: Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select ConferenceWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. ETWhere: Via WebcastThe presentation will be posted at www.norfolksouthern.com on the Investors page.About Norfolk SouthernSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy

PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2025
Norfolk Southern Names Lori J. Ryerkerk To Board Of Directors

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has appointed Lori J. Ryerkerk, former chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Celanese Corp., to the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Ryerkerk brings more than three decades of global leadership experience in the energy, manufacturing, and chemical industries. Her appointment expands the Board to 14 members

PR Newswire
Jan 2nd, 2025
Norfolk Southern To Announce Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Results Jan. 29

ATLANTA, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its fourth quarter 2024 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call and a press release will be posted on the Investors page of the company's website

FreightWaves
Dec 20th, 2024
Barr to VP investor relations for Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Corp. has named Michael Barr as vice president of investor relations and treasurer.

PR Newswire
Dec 9th, 2024
Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer

PC Bryant appointed Vice President Human ResourcesATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Ann A. Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer, with responsibility for human resources and labor relations, reporting to CEO Mark George. In addition, PC Bryant has been named Vice President Human Resources, reporting to Adams

MarketBeat
Nov 6th, 2024
Radnor Capital Management LLC Makes New $1.56 Million Investment in Norfolk Southern Co. (NYSE:NSC)

Radnor Capital Management LLC makes new $1.56 million Investment in Norfolk Southern Co. (NYSE:NSC).

The Dispatch
Sep 26th, 2024
Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer

ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer.

PR Newswire
Aug 23rd, 2024
Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Collective Agreements With Four Labor Unions

Agreements come months before next collective bargaining round, giving covered employees early assurances on significant future improvements to pay, health care, and vacationATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), in partnership with BNSF Railway, has reached tentative, five-year collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division/TCU (BRC), the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Mechanical Department (SMART-MD), and the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU). Norfolk Southern also has reached tentative agreements with multiple General Committees for the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division (SMART-TD).The agreements, which are subject to ratification, cover approximately 30% of Norfolk Southern's union workforce and come four months before the opening of the next collective bargaining round, giving covered employees unprecedented certainty about upcoming enhancements to their pay, health care, and vacation."Our craft railroaders are the heart and soul of Norfolk Southern, and we are committed to supporting our colleagues who power our network every day," said Alan H. Shaw, Norfolk Southern president and CEO. "I want to thank the labor leaders who share our commitment to our craft colleagues and helped us reach this deal early, ensuring peace of mind with clear knowledge about upcoming pay, healthcare and vacation improvements. We look forward to reaching similar agreements with the rest of the unions at Norfolk Southern."The tentative agreements provide a 3.5-percent average wage increase per year over the next five years

PR Newswire
Aug 20th, 2024
Norfolk Southern Names Jason Zampi Senior Vice President Finance Treasurer

ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has promoted Jason A. Zampi to Senior Vice President Finance & Treasurer.In the new role, Zampi will maintain responsibility for financial planning and analysis. He also will assume responsibility for treasury and investor relations from Chris Ceraso, current Vice President & Treasurer, who is electing to leave the company to pursue another opportunity. Zampi will continue to report to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mark George.Jason ZampiIn his most recent role as Vice President, Zampi helped establish the financial planning and analysis function for Norfolk Southern. By collaborating across the company to identify productivity initiatives and tactical investments, he has played a pivotal role supporting key business decisions to advance the railroad's balanced strategy."Jason's collaboration, business acumen and steadfast focus on outcomes is instrumental in our ability to drive exceptional results across our franchise

PR Newswire
Aug 7th, 2024
Norfolk Southern Assembles Transportation Leadership To Accelerate Operational Excellence

Tim Livingston joins as Senior Vice President Transportation as COO John Orr establishes operations leadership teamATLANTA, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has appointed three industry veterans with precision scheduled railroading (PSR) experience to lead its Transportation team, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr. Tim Livingston joins Norfolk Southern as Senior Vice President Transportation and Network Operations. Reporting to Livingston will be Rodney Moore, serving as Vice President Transportation for the Northern region and Dewayne Swindall as Vice President Transportation for the Southern region.Pictured (left to right): Livingston, Moore, SwindallThe new leadership structure will bolster accelerated operational improvements throughout the company's network with PSR-experienced senior leaders. These changes will also place leaders closer to field operations and leverage strategic consulting from Mack Barker."In the first half of this year, we have made measurable progress on safety and productivity," Orr said. "I am pleased to bring together Tim, Rodney, and Dewayne as the right leaders to help us maintain meaningful momentum and make our progress sustainable

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