If you'd invested in Norfolk Southern (NSC): performance and returns
Looking for Norfolk Southern's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Norfolk Southern have returned?
This calculator shows how much Norfolk Southern stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Norfolk Southern
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,280 | +28% |
| 3 years ago | $1,399 | +40% |
| 5 years ago | $1,248 | +25% |
| 10 years ago | $4,299 | +330% |
| since inception (1984) | $43,392 | +4239% |
Return by year (Norfolk Southern)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 0% | $1,000 (0%) |
| 2025 | +28% | $1,280 (+28%) |
| 2024 | -3% | $1,242 (+24%) |
| 2023 | +13% | $1,399 (+40%) |
| 2022 | -12% | $1,226 (+23%) |
| 2021 | +2% | $1,248 (+25%) |
| 2020 | +38% | $1,725 (+73%) |
| 2019 | +2% | $1,755 (+75%) |
| 2018 | +29% | $2,262 (+126%) |
| 2017 | +15% | $2,599 (+160%) |
| 2016 | +65% | $4,299 (+330%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NSC return?
$1,000 invested in Norfolk Southern 10 years ago would be worth $4,299 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NSC's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+65%). Worst year: 2022 (-12%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NSC since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $43,392 (+4239%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Norfolk Southern's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Norfolk Southern pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Norfolk Southern's average annual return (ROI)?
Norfolk Southern's return on investment is about +16%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.