NSC NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP Insider Trading

Director Clyburn buys 204 NSC shares at $294.79; holdings surge 101.5% to 405 shares post-transaction.

Director William Jr. Clyburn purchased 204 shares of Norfolk Southern at $294.79 on 2025-12-05, doubling his position from 201 to 405 shares. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $300.41, with the stock currently trading at $293.00. His prior buy at this ticker (2024-12-13) showed negative 90-day returns of -8.3%, and his cross-ticker track record across 1 prior buy exhibits a 0.00% win rate at the 90-day mark. The company reports $3.1B in latest quarterly revenue with flat annual revenue growth of -0.3%, and trades at a P/E of 22.20 on a $65.7B market cap. The timing of this purchase relative to price strength and the prior underperformance pattern warrants observation.

Director Fahmy Sameh buys 1,650 NSC shares at $282.97; stock down 6.1% from 52-week high with mixed prior timing at this ticker.

Director Fahmy Sameh purchased 1,650 shares of Norfolk Southern at $282.97 on 2025-11-05, increasing his holdings by 15.9% to 12,000 shares total—a material accumulation by a board member. At the transaction price, the stock was $282.97, compared to a current price of $282.10 and a 52-week high of $300.41, placing the purchase in a region -6.1% below the year's peak. His prior trading history at NSC shows a mixed record: 3 of 5 prior buys demonstrated positive 90-day returns (well-timed), while 2 resulted in losses, suggesting inconsistent timing discipline at this specific ticker. The cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of +6.1% with a 71.43% win rate, which is more favorable but not directly predictive of NSC performance. The company's fundamentals—$3.1B quarterly revenue, $711.0M net income, and flat year-over-year revenue growth of -0.3% at a P/E of 21.37—provide a mixed backdrop that neither strongly supports nor contradicts the purchase signal.

Director Anderson buys 2,600 NSC shares at $281.86; stock down 5.7% in 30 days, down 6.7% from 52-week high.

Director Richard H. Anderson purchased 2,600 shares of Norfolk Southern (NSC) at $281.86 on 2025-10-27, increasing his holdings by 59.1% from 4,400 to 7,000 shares for a total value of $732,823.00. The purchase occurred as the stock is trading at $280.40, down 5.7% over the past 30 days and 6.7% below its 52-week high of $300.41. Anderson's prior buy activity at NSC shows mixed timing results: 2 of his 5 prior purchases at this ticker were well-timed (positive 90-day returns), while 3 were not, and his cross-ticker track record across all holdings shows an average 90-day return of -1.0% with a 40% win rate. The transaction reveals a director increasing exposure during a period of recent price weakness, but the fundamentals present a cautionary backdrop: NSC revenue declined 0.3% annually, and the stock trades at a 21.24 P/E against flat-to-negative near-term momentum.

Director Gilbert H. Lamphere bought 607 NSC shares at $259.86 on 2025-01-31, raising holdings 32.3% to 2,487 shares; stock currently at $250.32.

On January 31, 2025, Lamphere purchased 607 shares of Norfolk Southern at $259.86, increasing his holdings by 32.3% from 1,880 to 2,487 shares—a substantial accumulation that represents a material $157,735.02 commitment. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $277.00, with the stock trading only 9.6% below its peak, suggesting the purchase was made when valuations were elevated rather than depressed. Lamphere's track record shows 1 prior buy at NSC on 2024-05-29 that generated a 90-day return of +13.2%, and his cross-ticker history demonstrates a 100% win rate over 90 days, though the 30-day average return of -2.3% suggests near-term volatility is typical after his purchases. The company's annual revenue declined 4.6% year-over-year despite generating $1.1B in net income on $3.1B quarterly revenue, and the P/E of 23.44 sits in the elevated range for the market, warranting closer examination of whether this purchase reflects fundamental conviction or routine portfolio activity.

NSC director Richard H. Anderson buys 400 shares for $99,459.00 in 2 transactions; cluster pattern with 3 other insiders buying within 14 days

Director Anderson acquired 400 shares across 2 separate transactions on 2024-12-13 at a blended average price of $248.65, totaling $99,459.00, expanding his holdings from 4,000 to 4,400 shares (+10.0% versus pre-transaction holdings). This purchase occurs within a cluster pattern: 3 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, which may indicate coordinated or aligned interest in the stock at current levels. However, the timing context shows NSC trading 12.3% below its 52-week high and down 7.1% over the past 30 days, with Anderson's purchase price ($248.65) notably above the current market price of $242.82. His prior transaction history at NSC shows mixed near-term results (one trade with +4.3% in 30 days, one with +1.1%, one with -2.9%), though 2 of 2 measurable prior buys at this ticker demonstrated positive 90-day returns. The cluster buying activity warrants observation as a potential signal of insider perspective, though recent stock weakness and the absence of contemporaneous earnings or strategic announcements limits clear interpretation of the motivation.

Director Clyburn Jr. buys 201 NSC shares at $248.41 on 12/13/24; cluster pattern with 3 other insiders buying in past 14 days.

William Clyburn Jr., a Norfolk Southern director, purchased 201 shares at $248.41 on December 13, 2024, establishing an initial position in the stock. This purchase was accompanied by 3 other insider buying activity within the preceding 14 days, forming a cluster pattern that signals coordinated interest at the company level. The stock has declined 7.1% over the past 30 days and is currently trading at $242.82, 12.3% below its 52-week high of $277.00. NSC's fundamentals show a $3.1B quarterly revenue with $1.1B in net income, though the company faces annual revenue decline of 4.6% year-over-year, and valuation stands at a P/E of 22.74 against a $54.9B market cap.

Director Fahmy Sameh bought 350 NSC shares at $249.37 on 2024-12-12; 4 of 4 prior NSC buys showed positive 90d returns; cluster pattern with 3 other insiders buying within 14 days.

Fahmy Sameh, a Director, purchased 350 shares at $249.37, increasing his stake to 10,350 shares post-transaction. His prior trading history at Norfolk Southern shows a consistent pattern: all 4 prior measurable buys at this ticker posted positive 90-day returns, ranging from +1.0% to +16.1%, with the most recent buy on 2024-10-24 already showing +5.5% in 30 days. This purchase occurs amid a broader insider cluster, with 3 other insiders buying within the same 14-day window, suggesting coordinated confidence in the name. The stock currently trades at $246.22, down 8.6% in 30 days and 11.1% from its 52-week high of $277.00, creating a potential entry point that aligns with the director's demonstrated pattern of well-timed accumulation at this ticker.

CEO George Mark purchases 200 NSC shares at $249.84; holds 13,757 post-transaction as stock down 10.4% from 52-week high.

George Mark R, President & CEO of Norfolk Southern, purchased 200 shares at $249.84 on 2024-12-11, increasing his holdings from 13,557 to 13,757 shares. The purchase occurred as the stock trades at $248.31, approximately 10.4% below its 52-week high of $277.00 and 7.2% lower than 30 days prior. The transaction represents a modest addition to his existing stake (+1.5% increase in share count), taking place within the context of broader industry challenges, including a 4.6% decline in annual revenue growth year-over-year. This open-market purchase by the top executive occurred during a period of near-term weakness and elevated valuation metrics (P/E: 23.25), but without additional context on trading plans, internal assessments, or coordinated activity, the transaction's directional significance remains limited to a single executive's modest equity commitment.

Director Fahmy Sameh purchased 1,000 shares of NSC at $255.00 on 2024-10-24, adding to 10,000 shares held. 3 of 3 recent same-ticker buys achieved 90d gains.

Fahmy Sameh, a director of Norfolk Southern, purchased 1,000 shares at $255.00, increasing his stake from 9,000 to 10,000 shares. This represents a 11.1% increase in holdings. Notably, his prior trades at NSC display a consistent pattern: all 3 measurable same-ticker buys (from June and May 2024) realized positive 90-day returns ranging from +13.4% to +16.1%, establishing a 100% timing accuracy rate at this specific ticker. His cross-ticker track record over 5 prior buys shows an average 90-day return of +15.0% with a 100% win rate. At the transaction price of $255.00, the stock is currently -4.6% from its 52-week high of $263.13 but up +3.2% over the prior 30 days. The company reports $3.1B in quarterly revenue and a $1.1B net income, though annual revenue declined -4.6% year-over-year, and the stock trades at a P/E of 23.51.

NSC Director Anderson buys 1,000 shares at $257.85; post-transaction holds 4,000 shares (+33.3% increase)

Director Richard H. Anderson purchased 1,000 shares of Norfolk Southern at $257.85 on 2024-10-24, increasing his holdings from 3,000 to 4,000 shares—a 33.3% expansion of his position. His prior trades at NSC show mixed timing results: a May 2024 purchase yielded +12.6% over 90 days, while a July 2024 purchase has not yet been measurable at the 90-day mark. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high ($263.13), with the stock currently trading at $251.09, down 4.6% from that peak. Fundamental performance has been challenged, with annual revenue declining 4.6% year-over-year despite a substantial quarterly net income of $1.1B on $3.1B in revenue. The purchase follows a pattern of discretionary accumulation at this ticker over recent months, though the timing relative to current price movement and deteriorating growth trends warrants monitoring of whether subsequent quarters show stabilization.