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With NSC shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Ed Elkins, EVP & CCO at Norfolk Southern, reveals why Georgia and the strategic ‘Golden Triangle’ are pivotal for rail logistics and supply chain efficiency. Discover how infrastructure investments are shifting freight from highways to rails, driving massive growth and economic strength in the Eastern U.S. Elkins delves into Atlanta’s historical importance as a rail […] The post Norfolk Southern’s ‘Golden Triangle’ | Why Georgia is Key for Rail appeared first on FreightWaves.

Merger review developments put Norfolk Southern stock in focus Norfolk Southern (NSC) is back in the spotlight after regulators resumed review of Union Pacific’s proposed US$85b acquisition, with fresh attention on fuel surcharges and how the combined railroad could price its services. See our latest analysis for Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern’s recent merger headlines arrive as the stock trades at US$345.71, with a 1-month share price return of 3.21% and year to date share price return...

Norfolk Southern has outpaced the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) reported $91.1 million more in fuel-surcharge revenue than in fuel cost during the second quarter, according to its Surface Transportation Board filing. Management separately attributed $0.14 of EPS, approximately $83.2 million using diluted weighted-average shares, to the net difference between fuel expense and surcharge revenue. That represented about 4% of quarterly […]

The Surface Transportation Board said supplemental information from the railroads was sufficient to restart its review, with a final decision not expected until after May 2027.

The Surface Transportation Board resumed its review of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger after lifting a prior delay. The post Regulators set schedule for review of UP-NS merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Here is how Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern turn to former federal anti-trust officials to refute claims by red state Attorneys General opposing their transcontinental rail merger. The post Battle of the briefs: UP-NS fires back at AGs anti-merger letter appeared first on FreightWaves.

Seven GOP Attorneys General are again urging federal regulators to reject the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern rail merger. The post Mega rail deal under fire: 7 State AGs warn UP-NS merger could drive up shipping costs appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern stand out as railroad picks despite fuel costs, tariffs and economic uncertainty.

Headwinds, including high fuel costs, tariff-related tensions, and lingering supply-chain disruptions, hurt the Zacks Transportation -Railroad industry. UNP, CSX and NSC are likely to stand out.

Sell-side analysts have parked on Hold while some of the sharpest event-driven hedge funds in the business are quietly building complex positions around Norfolk Southern's pending merger. The two camps are not fighting over fundamentals. They are betting on very different things entirely.

BNSF Railway filed a motion asking regulators to deny the proposed $71.5 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, saying the two parties did not prove that the merger is in the public interest. “It is anti-competitive, unnecessary to secure any achievable benefits, and will hurt farmers, industrial shippers, rail workers, and consumers,” said BNSF, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, in a filing to the Surface Transportation Board, the economic regulator overseeing the railroads. “The Board should deny the merger now,” BNSF said.

The merger filing of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern still lacks information for proper federal review, say shippers’ trade groups. The post Rail merger a failure on first sight, shippers protest appeared first on FreightWaves.

Applied Materials, Sandisk and Eaton headline today's top stock reports, highlighting AI demand, electrification trends and key risks shaping each outlook.

NSC's earnings beat, record railway revenues and rising estimates strengthen its near-term outlook, even as premium valuation remains a key trade-off.

Does Norfolk Southern (NSC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP)’s Big Boy 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, has been touring the country this summer, and grown adults keep tearing up when they see it. CEO Jim Vena said the tour east of the Mississippi wouldn’t have been possible without one thing: the railroad operating firm’s pending merger with Norfolk […]

📣 "That does not resonate with the customer when you tell them they have fewer options...they have the memories and the trauma of the prior consolidations in this industry. And some of the worst trauma, I'm sorry, [Union Pacific], you caused it.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed net income of US$734 million and earnings per share of US$3.26 from continuing operations, compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern shares have climbed, with a year to date share price return of 16.65% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.57%. This suggests that momentum has been supported by recent earnings, dividend...

Union Pacific’s updated fair value estimate has shifted from US$299.83 to US$327.75, a move of about 9.3% that reframes how some analysts are thinking about the stock today. Recent research has leaned toward higher price targets and mostly positive views on execution, even as a few firms focus more on valuation questions and potential deal risk around the Norfolk Southern proposal. As you read on, you will see how those pieces fit together and how to track the evolving Union Pacific narrative...

SummaryView Transcript Railroads are seeing a significant upturn in Q2 earnings, with most Class 1 carriers raising their guidance. But the big story is the revelation of strategic deals between Union Pacific and Canadian National, directly tied to the CPKC merger. Discover how these competitive shifts will redefine domestic and cross-border rail operations, bypassing congested […] The post Unpacking Rail Earnings: How Volume Growth Fuels Merger Talks appeared first on FreightWaves.

SummaryView Transcript Rail traffic is UP, but the biggest story in North American rail is the proposed CPKC-KCS merger. We unpack the latest AAR data and hear why Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern CEOs believe this merger will be *better* for consumers, improving service, lowering costs, and bringing trucks off highways. But competitors aren’t convinced. […] The post Rail Merger: UP CEO Says it’s BETTER for Consumers | FreightWaves Today appeared first on FreightWaves.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

The CEO of BNSF says Union Pacific’s latest regulatory filing does nothing to change the anti-competitive aspects of the $85 billion rail merger. The post BNSF CEO assails new rail merger filing, says transcon will raise rates, prices appeared first on FreightWaves.

The CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confident that their merger application addressing competition concerns provides a compelling case for regulatory approval. The post CEOs of UP, NS, say latest additions to rail merger application further enhance competitive aspects appeared first on FreightWaves.

The new commitments include expanded gateway pricing and temporary access to competing rail service if performance slips after the merger.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have added new customer assurances to their merger application filing. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern add new customer protections as STB merger review advances appeared first on FreightWaves.

The companies added commitments, including expanded gateway pricing, to ensure the combined railroad will provide faster, more reliable service as promised.