$NSC
Norfolk Southern Corp.
XNYS•Industrials•Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
Why is NSC up today? It is at $342.64 (+0.26%), and our scanner flagged it 19 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment NSC spikes, and full due diligence on NSC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $342.64
- Change today
- +0.26%
- Previous close
- $341.74
- 52-week range
- $268.23 – $358.60
- Market cap
- $76.76B
- Dividend yield
- 1.58% ($5.40)
- Ex-dividend
- Aug 7
- Institutional own.
- 86.10%
- Total held
- 86.2%
- Tradeable float
- 31.0M 14% of shares · after <1% insiders + 86% institutions
- Short interest
- 8.3M ▼ -3% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
- Short % of float
- 26.6%
- Days to cover
- 9.9d
- Avg daily volume
- 1.3M
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 1.6x
- 15m
- 1.2x
- 1h
- 0.9x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $NSC moving today?
Here is the latest on NSC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NSC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →Insiders
0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (3/19 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orr John F Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 22% | 11K | $1.0M at $320.81 | Apr 26, 26 |
Orr John F Officer | Other | 8K | added 100% | 15K | n/a | Apr 26, 26 |
Zampi Jason Andrew Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -294 | sold 6.6% | 4K | $85K at $289.24 | Jan 30, 26 |
Zampi Jason Andrew Officer | Other | 1K | added 32% | 4K | n/a | Jan 30, 26 |
Orr John F Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -410 | sold 6.1% | 6K | $119K at $289.24 | Jan 30, 26 |
Orr John F Officer | Other | 2K | added 29% | 7K | n/a | Jan 30, 26 |
Elkins Claude E Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -356 | sold 9.6% | 3K | $103K at $289.24 | Jan 30, 26 |
Elkins Claude E Officer | Other | 1K | added 54% | 4K | n/a | Jan 30, 26 |
George Mark R Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -1K | sold 6.4% | 21K | $418K at $289.24 | Jan 30, 26 |
George Mark R Officer | Other | 4K | added 20% | 23K | n/a | Jan 30, 26 |
Bhatt Anil Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -235 | sold 10% | 2K | $68K at $289.24 | Jan 30, 26 |
Bhatt Anil Officer | Other | 861 | added 61% | 2K | n/a | Jan 30, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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NSC stock FAQ
Why is $NSC moving today?
Here is the latest on NSC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NSC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the NSC stock price today?
NSC last traded at $342.64, up 0.26% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does NSC pay a dividend?
Yes. NSC currently has a dividend yield of about 1.58% ($5.40 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 7. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live NSC alerts?
The NSC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged NSC 19 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is NSC on?
NSC (Norfolk Southern Corp.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $76.76B in the RAILROADS, LINE-HAUL OPERATING sector.
Is NSC good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge NSC for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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