Norfolk Southern (NSC) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+21.26%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$285.08

Current price$345.68

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,212.60

YTD rank#176 of 500

SectorIndustrials

Official websitenorfolksouthern.com

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NSC vs its sector

Industrials sector average+12.96%

NSC YTD+21.26%

Difference+8.30 pts

Stocks in sector81

Outperforming its sector. NSC is 8.30 points ahead of the Industrials sector average, which covers 81 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) is up +21.26% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #176 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $285.08 and trades at $345.68 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,212.60 today. That puts it 8.30 points ahead of the Industrials sector average of +12.96%.

Recent performance

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has gained 8.90% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 11.24%, and gained 1.69% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 4.22%). It is trading 2.07% below its 52-week high of $352.98, set on 2026-08-24. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest NSC news

Schneider National (SNDR) Expands Eastern U.S. Intermodal Capacity Through New Rail PartnershipSimply Wall St. · 2026-11-01
What Schneider National (SNDR) Said on Its Q3 Earnings CallMarketBeat · 2026-10-31
Rail Rivalry: Schneider’s Bold Move to Norfolk Southern from CSXFreightWaves · 2026-10-30
Norfolk Southern: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsMotley Fool · 2026-10-30
Schneider partners with Norfolk Southern; raises outlook despite Q3 missFreightWaves · 2026-10-30

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NSC YTD return FAQ

What is Norfolk Southern (NSC)'s YTD return in 2026?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) is up +21.26% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Norfolk Southern (NSC)'s price at the start of 2026?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) closed at $285.08 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $345.68 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Norfolk Southern (NSC) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) ranks #176 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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