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$NSC
NSC Earnings: Beat 3/4 · 4 quarters tracked
LAST 30 DAYS
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AVG GRADE
HIGH
score: 0.75
SENTIMENT
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◈ EARNINGS HUB · 2026-03

NSC Earnings: Beat, Surprise History & Forecast

3/4 quarters beaten · Last EPS $2.65 (+4.5%) · AI Grade: HIGH
◈ ESEN AI · EARNINGS PREVIEW
NSC reported EPS of $2.65 in its most recent quarter (2026-03), beating consensus estimate of $2.54 by +4.5%. Over the last 4 quarters, the company has beaten estimates 3 times (75% beat rate) with an average surprise of +5.2%. ESEN AI grade: HIGH.
LAST EPS
$2.65
est $2.54
LAST SURPRISE
+4.5%
2026-03
BEAT RATE
3/4
beats / quarters
AVG SURPRISE
+5.2%
last 4Q
◆ EPS MOMENTUM
PERIOD
ACTUAL EPS
ESTIMATE
SURPRISE
2026-03-31
$2.65
$2.54
+4.5%
2025-12-31
$3.22
$2.79
+15.4%
2025-09-30
$3.30
$3.22
+2.5%
2025-06-30
$3.29
$3.34
-1.4%
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◈ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When did $NSC last report earnings?
NSC last reported earnings on 2026-03-31, with actual EPS of $2.65 vs estimate of $2.54.
Did $NSC beat earnings estimates?
Yes, NSC beat consensus EPS by +4.5% in its most recent quarter.
What is $NSC's earnings beat rate?
NSC has beaten consensus EPS in 3 of 4 quarters (75%). Average surprise: +5.2%.
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