Norfolk Southern said it reported Q4 2024 revenue of $3.0 billion, income from railway operations of $1.1 billion, an operating ratio of 62.6% and diluted earnings per share of $3.23. It said railway operating revenues for the Q4 quarter fell $49 million (2%) from Q4 2023.

1. 01

   Norfolk Southern said it reported Q4 2024 revenue of $3.0 billion, income from railway operations of $1.1 billion, an operating ratio of 62.6% and diluted earnings per share of $3.23. It said railway operating revenues for the Q4 quarter fell $49 million (2%) from Q4 2023.

2. 02

   The company said full-year revenue for 2024 was $12.1 billion, income from railway operations was $4.1 billion, the operating ratio was 66.4%, and diluted earnings per share were $11.57. It said the operating ratio improved by 1,010 basis points from 76.5% in 2023, and diluted earnings per share rose 44% from 2023.

3. 03

   Norfolk Southern said that excluding railway line sales, the Eastern Ohio incident, restructuring and other charges, and shareholder advisory costs, its adjusted operating ratio for Q4 was 64.9% and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.04. It said the adjusted operating ratio improved by 390 basis points from 68.8% in the adjusted Q4 2023.

4. 04

   Norfolk Southern said that, excluding railway line sales, the Eastern Ohio incident, restructuring and other charges, shareholder advisory costs, and a deferred income tax benefit, its adjusted full-year operating ratio was 65.8%, an improvement of 160 basis points from 67.4% in the adjusted 2023, and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $11.85. The company also said insurance recoveries related to the Eastern Ohio incident exceeded incremental costs for the third consecutive quarter, as of Q3.

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