Gross Profit for Norfolk Southern (NSC)
According to Norfolk Southern's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $5.52B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$5.52B
YoY change
+37.3%
5Y CAGR
+8.8%
Peak year (2025)
$5.17B
Cumulative gross profit
$125.06B
Gross Profit history chart for Norfolk Southern (NSC) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Norfolk Southern (NSC) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.17B | +37.3% | ||
| 2024 | $3.76B | +34.0% | ||
| 2023 | $2.81B | -40.7% | ||
| 2022 | $4.73B | +8.4% | ||
| 2021 | $4.37B | +28.5% | ||
| 2020 | $3.40B | -12.7% | ||
| 2019 | $3.89B | -1.7% | ||
| 2018 | $3.96B | +12.4% | ||
| 2017 | $3.52B | +14.7% | ||
| 2016 | $3.07B | +6.6% | ||
| 2015 | $2.88B | -19.4% | ||
| 2014 | $3.57B | +9.8% | ||
| 2013 | $3.25B | +4.3% | ||
| 2012 | $3.12B | -2.7% | ||
| 2011 | $3.21B | +20.1% | ||
| 2010 | $2.67B | +36.0% | ||
| 2009 | $1.96B | -36.4% | ||
| 2008 | $3.08B | +19.8% | ||
| 2007 | $2.57B | +0.7% | ||
| 2006 | $2.56B | -1.5% | ||
| 2005 | $2.60B | +25.2% | ||
| 2004 | $2.07B | -43.1% | ||
| 2003 | $3.64B | -6.3% | ||
| 2002 | $3.89B | +3.7% | ||
| 2001 | $3.75B | +3.7% | ||
| 2000 | $3.62B | +10.8% | ||
| 1999 | $3.26B | -17.4% | ||
| 1998 | $3.95B | +2.0% | ||
| 1997 | $3.87B | +5.8% | ||
| 1996 | $3.66B | +1.4% | ||
| 1995 | $3.61B | +3.7% | ||
| 1994 | $3.48B | +25.4% | ||
| 1993 | $2.78B | -0.3% | ||
| 1992 | $2.78B | +222.7% | ||
| 1991 | $862.60M | -45.8% | ||
| 1990 | $1.59B | +0.8% | ||
| 1989 | $1.58B | -35.2% | ||
| 1988 | $2.44B | +76.4% | ||
| 1987 | $1.38B | +0.5% | ||
| 1986 | $1.37B | +4.1% | ||
| 1985 | $1.32B | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Norfolk Southern's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported gross profit of $5.17B – surged 37.3% year-over-year.
Norfolk Southern gross profit has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a +8.8% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$5.17B stands as the all-time-high annual gross profit, posted in 2025, against a low of $862.60M during 1991.
Within Industrials, Norfolk Southern (NSC) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $15.42B.
Norfolk Southern Gross Profit by Year
Norfolk Southern Gross Profit 2025: $5.17B
Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2025 was $5.17B, surged 37.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Norfolk Southern Gross Profit 2024: $3.76B
Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2024 was $3.76B, surged 34.0% from 2023.
Norfolk Southern Gross Profit 2023: $2.81B
Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2023 was $2.81B, plunged 40.7% below 2022.
Norfolk Southern Gross Profit 2022: $4.73B
Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2022 was $4.73B, grew 8.4% from 2021.
Norfolk Southern Gross Profit 2021: $4.37B
Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2021 was $4.37B.
See more financial history for Norfolk Southern (NSC).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Norfolk Southern, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Norfolk Southern's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Norfolk Southern (NSC) is $5.52B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Norfolk Southern gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) gross profit changed +37.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Norfolk Southern gross profit?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +8.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Norfolk Southern gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Norfolk Southern gross profit reached its highest annual value of $5.17B in 2025.
What was Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2024?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) gross profit in 2024 was $3.76B.
What was Norfolk Southern gross profit in 2025?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) gross profit in 2025 was $5.17B.
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