NYSE$NSC
Norfolk Southern Corp · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Norfolk Southern achieved record low operating ratio and reported first-quarter earnings.
Norfolk Southern reported strong first-quarter 2021 results, with net income of $673 million and diluted earnings per share of $2.66, a first-quarter record. The operating ratio improved to an all-time quarterly record of 61.5%.
- Achieved a record operating ratio performance.
- Grew revenues and earnings in the quarter.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver strong performance despite supply chain disruptions.
- Benefited from the reopening of the economy.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Norfolk Southern · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.64B
Forward guidance
The reopening of the economy provides meaningful tailwinds for continued strength in both the consumer and manufacturing sectors, and our long history of delivering sustainable transportation solutions for customers will continue to drive long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and the communities we serve.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.3%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
41 / 72 earnings
Positive
+11.7%
Q2 2024
Best reaction
-8.6%
Q3 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.0% | -2.9% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.9% | +4.9% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.3% | -1.5% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | -3.0% | -4.0% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.9% | +0.8% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.8% | -0.8% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.6% | +1.2% | +6.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +11.7% | +12.8% | +8.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.7% | -1.5% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.2% | -1.1% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.6% | -4.4% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.1% | -1.2% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.0% | +0.7% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.7% | -6.9% | -12.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.6% | +5.7% | +16.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.1% | +3.4% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.4% | +0.8% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.8% | -1.0% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +0.7% | -6.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.6% | -2.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.4% | +0.4% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.6% | +0.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.0% | +5.6% | +19.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.0% | +2.9% | +16.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.3% | -1.5% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.8% | +1.1% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.1% | -0.6% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.6% | -2.4% | -13.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.6% | +0.6% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.6% | +1.7% | +11.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.6% | +2.6% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.7% | +5.0% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.2% | +6.3% | +13.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.3% | -0.2% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.7% | +0.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.0% | -5.4% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.7% | +0.8% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.5% | +2.6% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.1% | -0.3% | +11.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.9% | -4.5% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.1% | — | — |
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