Norfolk Southern Corporation Confirmed as Holding Company for Norfolk Southern Railway
What happened
Norfolk Southern Corporation confirmed that it serves as the holding company for Norfolk Southern Railway. Separately, reports indicate that Norfolk Southern Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share, payable on November 20th, with an ex-dividend date of November 6th.
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Why it matters
The company's dividend is currently covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 37.8%. Analysts expect Norfolk Southern to earn $13.87 per share next year, suggesting the company should continue to cover its annual dividend.
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Who's involved
- Norfolk Southern CorporationHolding company for Norfolk Southern Railway
- Norfolk Southern RailwayAmerican Class I railway
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Norfolk Southern CorporationSpeculative
Positive Q3 earnings and revenue growth might lead to a stock price increase and dividend declaration.
- CitigroupSpeculative
New positive earnings data could strengthen Citigroup's analytical assessment and stock valuation models.
- Union Pacific RailroadSpeculative
Strong earnings could improve valuation in pending merger talks with Union Pacific Railroad.
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The entities involved
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Norfolk Southern Railway
American Class I railway (1990–)
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Norfolk Southern Corporation
holding company formed in 1982 for Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway
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