Norfolk Southern EBIT

The latest EBIT for NSC is $4.1B as of June 2026. That compares with $4.7B in the prior-year period — down 14.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of $140B. Investors often review this figure alongside Norfolk Southern's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, NSC's EBIT moved from $4.7B to $4.1B — a 14.5% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Norfolk Southern's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Consumer Discretionary companies, NSC currently prints $4.1B for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $140B. That is roughly 97.1% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Norfolk Southern's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $4.1B for NSC is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Discretionary average is about $140B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting NSC's EBIT ($4.1B), review year-over-year change from $4.7B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.