FoxScore

Analysis for Norfolk Southern

NSC · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: Stock
Region: US
Sector: Industrials
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History
Available history:15.0 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
Norfolk Southern runs a major freight rail network in the eastern U.S., hauling intermodal containers as well as industrial and agricultural goods. The stock often responds to volume trends, pricing and key costs such as fuel and labor. Safety and regulatory requirements, as well as network disruptions, can affect expectations.
Overall score 63Performance 60Stability 67Trend 630255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

Norfolk Southern (NSC) currently has a total score of 63 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (60), Stability (67) and Trend (63). All three sub-scores are currently above average.

Performance scores 60 points (strong). Key strength: 10Y return at 348.2 %. Even the weakest return is still strong in absolute terms: 5Y return at 28.5 %.

Stability scores 67 points (strong). Best-ranked metric: current drawdown at -0.4 %. Main drag: max drawdown (3Y) at -38.0 %. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 63 points (strong). Key strength: Price is about 7.3 % above SMA50. Main drag: trend strength at 0.56. That often means the move is strong, but not perfectly steady.

Overall, the profile is fairly consistent across dimensions. On a metric level, current drawdown stands out, while 5Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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FAQ

What investor type does Norfolk Southern fit best in FoxScore?
Norfolk Southern looks fairly balanced in FoxScore: the sub-scores are close to each other. This often fits a diversified approach — then check the metrics (e.g., drawdowns/volatility) to see if they match your risk tolerance.
How meaningful is the available history for Norfolk Southern?
Norfolk Southern currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
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