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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Shares Outstanding: 0.22

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Is Norfolk Southern Corporation’s shares outstanding high or low?

Norfolk Southern Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.22 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.24, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.22–0.26).

0.29% below its 12-month average of 0.23.

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NSC Shares Outstanding Chart

NSC Shares Outstanding
0.22-0.57% 1Y
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NSC Average Shares Outstanding Chart

NSC Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart

NSC Shares Outstanding Metrics

SHARES OUTSTANDING

0.22

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM

0.23

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y

0.23

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y

0.24

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y

0.26

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y

0.28

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y

0.31

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.29%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.47%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-4.65%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-12.61%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-19.78%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-26.52%

Share Structure

Shares Outstanding

224.80M

Float Shares

N/A

Stock Price

$310.53

Market Cap

$69.7B

Annual Shares Outstanding History

YearWeighted Average SharesYoY Change
2025224.80M-0.57%
2024226.10M-0.35%
2023226.90M-3.36%
2022234.80M-4.90%
2021246.90M-3.21%
2020255.10M-3.11%
2019263.30M-1.79%
2018268.10M-6.88%
2017287.90M-2.04%
2016293.90M-2.65%
2015301.90M-2.42%
2014309.40M-0.80%
2013311.90M-2.80%
2012320.90M-7.12%
2011345.50M-5.73%
2010366.50M-0.16%
2009367.10M-1.40%
2008372.30M-4.44%
2007389.60M-4.51%
2006407.99M+0.96%
2005404.10M+2.45%
2004394.44M+1.01%
2003390.51M+0.17%
2002389.83M+0.84%
2001386.60M+1.14%
2000382.22M+0.75%
1999379.37M+0.27%
1998378.35M+0.23%
1997377.49M-0.48%
1996379.31M-

Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price

Key concepts:

  • Float shares: Shares available for public trading
  • Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
  • Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
  • Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap

Norfolk Southern Corporation Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition

Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Norfolk Southern Corporation Shares Outstanding FAQ

What is the shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.22.
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's shares outstanding high or low?
Norfolk Southern Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.22 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.24, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.22–0.26).
What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The TTM average shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.23.
What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 3Y average shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.23.
What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 5Y average shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.24.
What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 10Y average shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.26.
What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 15Y average shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.28.
What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 20Y average shares outstanding for NSC stock is 0.31.

Norfolk Southern Corporation Shares Outstanding History

DATESHARES OUTSTANDING
2025-12-310.22
2024-12-310.23
2023-12-310.23
2022-12-310.23
2021-12-310.25
2020-12-310.26
2019-12-310.26
2018-12-310.27
2017-12-310.29
2016-12-310.29
2015-12-310.30
2014-12-310.31
2013-12-310.31
2012-12-310.32
2011-12-310.35
2010-12-310.37
2009-12-310.37
2008-12-310.37
2007-12-310.39
2006-12-310.41
2005-12-310.40
2004-12-310.39
2003-12-310.39
2002-12-310.39
2001-12-310.39
2000-12-310.38
1999-12-310.38
1998-12-310.38
1997-12-310.38
1996-12-310.38

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About Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products. NSC also handles a wide range of chemicals, from sulfur and petroleum derivatives to chlorine compounds, plastics, industrial chemicals, and sand. Furthermore, the company moves metals and construction supplies, including steel, aluminum, heavy machinery, cement, aggregates, and specialized military equipment. Transportation of both finished motor vehicles and automotive components is a significant segment, as is the consistent shipment of coal. Beyond its principal freight operations, Norfolk Southern facilitates global trade by connecting with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports for overseas cargo. The corporation also manages an expansive intermodal network and offers commuter passenger rail services. As of the close of 2021, the company's vast railway infrastructure extended over roughly 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation, originally incorporated in 1980, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
19,600 employees
www.norfolksouthern.com
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Mark R. George
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