Norfolk Southern (NSC) Tops Q4 EPS by 28c, Revenues Beat

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Norfolk Southern reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results

January 24, 2019 4:05 PM EST

NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today reported fourth-quarter and 2018 financial results.

Net income was $702 million and diluted earnings per share were $2.57 for the fourth quarter and $2,666 million and $9.51, respectively, for the full year.

"Norfolk Southern's financial results in 2018 clearly demonstrate improved financial performance and our commitment to delivering shareholder value," said James A. Squires, chairman, president and CEO. "Our confidence to deliver improved value to our shareholders as underscored by our recently announced dividend increase is heightened by NS' momentum heading into 2019... More