Skip to main content

Norfolk Southern: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $644 million.

The Atlanta-based company said it had net income of $2.87 per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and non-recurring costs, were $3.22 per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.78 per share.

The railroad posted revenue of $2.97 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3 billion.

For the year, the company reported profit of $2.87 billion, or $12.75 per share. Revenue was reported as $12.18 billion.

_____

This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NSC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NSC

One Tech Tip: What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers

Jetting off soon for summer travels? If you're planning on bringing an extra battery charger for your phone or other devices, be aware of the latest rules when taking one on a flight. Rechargeable lithium-ion portable battery chargers, also known as power banks, come in protective enclosures of various shapes and sizes. They're a handy and popular way for getting more juice when you're on the move. But after a spate of smoke or fire incidents, U.S. and international aviation authorities have issued new guidelines and airlines have tightened up rules for passengers. Here's a guide on flying with power banks.
Read Next Story