ATLASNorfolk Southern (NSC) Q3 2026 earnings results
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported EPS of $3.62 against an analyst estimate of $3.48: a beat of $0.14 (4.0%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026, before the open.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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NSC Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $3.62 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $3.48 |
| Surprise | Beat · +$0.14 (+4.0%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 22, 2026, before the open |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Norfolk Southern’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Norfolk Southern EPS surprise history: last 3 quarters
Norfolk Southern beat the EPS estimate in 3 of its last 3 reports, with an average surprise of +9.5%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | $3.48 | $3.62 | +4.0% | Beat | +0.6% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $1.10 | $1.17 | +6.4% | Beat | +3.5% |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.11 | $0.13 | +18.2% | Beat | -0.7% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
NSC stock reaction to the report
NSC moved +3.09% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 21, 2026 $328.09 to close of Oct 22, 2026 $338.23). Since the report: +5.36% (latest close $345.68 on Nov 2, 2026, against $328.09 before the reaction).
Next NSC earnings report
Norfolk Southern has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the NSC earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for NSC
| Last price | $345.68 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $300.51 (range $268.27–$333.27) · price is 15% above it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 53% (normal range $334.89–$359.71) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Norfolk Southern stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Norfolk Southern Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Norfolk Southern beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Norfolk Southern reported EPS of $3.62 against an analyst estimate of $3.48: a beat of $0.14 (4.0%).
When did Norfolk Southern report Q3 2026 results?
Norfolk Southern reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026, before the open, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does NSC beat EPS estimates?
In its last 3 reports with a recorded result, Norfolk Southern beat the EPS estimate 3 times; the average surprise was +9.5%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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