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Norfolk Southern Q1 Earnings Preview: Expectations and Dividend Update

Apr 24, 2026, 3:36 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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While earnings are expected to decline, a modest revenue increase and dividend announcement may provide stability, similar to past performance where similar trends led to stock appreciation.

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Norfolk Southern is set to release Q1 earnings on April 24, expecting a decline in EPS to $2.49. The announcement of a $1.35 quarterly dividend and a recent share price surge indicate investor confidence, despite anticipated revenue growth being marginal.

Norfolk Southern's Q1 earnings release is due April 24, 2026.
Earnings per share expected at $2.49, down from $2.69.
Projected revenue is $3 billion, slightly up from last year's $2.99 billion.
Quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share announced on April 23.
Shares rose 7.8% to close at $321.44 last week.

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