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Union Pacific's (UNP) strong Q2 results and its memorandum of understanding with CN (CNI) reinforce

Norfolk Southern's (NSC) Q2 earnings beat was driven by revenue outperformance and better-than-expec

The agreement gives CN new operating rights across key U.S. corridors in the Midwest and South while addressing some STB competition concerns.

A deal by Union Pacific to win over a key competitor for its merger with Norfolk Southern actually undermines its proposal, says BNSF The post BNSF: New UP-CN deal ‘undermines’ case for merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Norfolk Southern’s recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showed revenue rising to US$3,465 million from US$3,110 million a year earlier, while net income and diluted EPS from continuing operations eased to US$734 million and US$3.26, compared with US$768 million and US$3.41 respectively. Alongside higher revenue but softer profitability, the company paused share repurchases this quarter after completing a 15,396,752‑share buyback program and affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$1.35...

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) and Union Pacific signed an operating rights agreement granting each company key access across North America. The arrangement provides Canadian National Railway with improved reach between Canada, the U.S. Midwest, and Mexico. Union Pacific gains a congestion free bypass around Chicago as part of the agreement. The agreement is linked to CN's support of Union Pacific’s merger with Norfolk Southern and is expected to influence service patterns over...

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) reported record second-quarter 2026 financial results, with executives citing volume growth, pricing gains and improved operating performance, while also raising the railroad’s full-year earnings outlook. Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena said the company delivered “record f

Norfolk Southern reported record second-quarter revenue driven by stronger freight demand and higher fuel surcharges, while adjusted earnings and operating income improved despite higher operating costs.

Record quarterly revenue and volume growth offset by fuel headwinds.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) reported a stronger-than-expected second quarter, with executives pointing to a sharp rebound in freight volumes, higher energy-related demand and improving intermodal trends, while also acknowledging service pressures caused by the rapid increase in traffic. President a

Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) reports a robust quarter with 7% net income growth, driven by increased volumes and strategic market positioning, despite facing cost pressures from rising fuel prices.

Industrial stocks bucked a falling market on Thursday. The State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF popped back into in a buy zone, led by gap-ups and breakouts for CSX, RTX and others. Many holdings in this exchange traded fund delivered blowout earnings this week.

Union Pacific raised its financial forecast after posting higher profits in the second quarter. The post Union Pacific posts record financial results, raises outlook appeared first on FreightWaves.

Norfolk Southern posted Q2 earnings that saw operating income rise 5% on revenue that was 11% higher. The post Norfolk Southern’s earnings rise with volume gains appeared first on FreightWaves.

Shares of CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern hit 52-week highs after posting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings.

NSC's Q2 earnings beat estimates as record revenues, volume growth and stronger pricing offset higher fuel costs and weaker efficiency.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) and Union Pacific (UNP) logged stronger-than-expected second-quarter results

Shares of freight railroads Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern jumped after they reported higher revenue, as more shippers moved their cargo from truck to rail. “I’m very bullish from where we sit on demand,” said Union Pacific Executive Vice President Kenny Rogers in an earnings call. Union Pacific reported a 12% increase in second-quarter operating revenue compared to the same period a year ago, CSX reported a 10% increase and Norfolk Southern, an 11% increase.

Freight transportation company Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 11.4% year on year to $3.47 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.26 per share was 0.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Norfolk Southern (NSC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival's support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad. The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentrate so much market power in the hands of one company that would control more than 40% of all rail traffic and reduce the number of major freight railroads in the United States down to five. BNSF, CPKC and CSX railroads all strongly oppose the merger, but now Canadian National said it will support it after winning concessions from Union Pacific.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +8.98% and +4.42%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The railroad's revenue rose 11% year-over-year to $3.5 billion, topping Wall Street expectations for the second quarter

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.6%, and the actively t

Stripping out one-time costs, such as expenses related to its tie-up with Union Pacific and continued costs from its freight-train derailment in Ohio, earnings were $3.52 a share in the second quarter.

Canadian National Railway Company (CNR.TO) has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with Uni

Norfolk Southern Corp. said Q2 earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations on higher freight volumes and fuel surcharges. The post First look: Norfolk Southern earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.

Canadian National will support the UP-NS merger in exchange for improved access to markets in the U.S. Midwest and Mexico. The post CN and UP reach settlement on Norfolk Southern merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific reached a deal with Canadian National Railway to give the Montreal railroad further access in the Midwest in exchange for ending its opposition to Union Pacific’s $71.5 billion merger with Norfolk Southern.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.