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Union Pacific Corp (NYSE: UNP) announced a blockbuster merger that values each share of peer Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE: NSC) at $320 – huge premium on its previous close – on Tuesday. Still, NSC shares ended lower today reflecting investors remain cautious on the first mega railroad consolidation since 1999.
Norfolk Southern (NSC -2.75%), one of the United States' leading freight rail operators, released its second quarter 2025 earnings on July 29, 2025. The company reported GAAP revenue of $3.1 billion, missing analyst forecasts by $18 million, and adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings per share of $3.29, just below the $3.31 consensus.
Donald Broughton, Broughton Capital managing partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Union Pacific set to buy Norfolk Southern and UPS withdrawing its full year guidance.
Norfolk Southern posts second-quarter earnings beat and adjusts 2025 outlook. UNP announces $85 billion acquisition of NSC to form a transcontinental rail network.
The Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger could create the first modern true transcontinental railroad, unlocking massive efficiencies and strengthening U.S. supply chains. I see $2.75 billion in annual synergies, robust free cash flow growth, and significant shareholder return potential from this deal. Even if regulators block the merger, both companies remain strong standalone investments with double-digit EPS growth potential.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC ) M&A Conference Call July 29, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jason A. Zampi - Executive VP & CFO Norfolk Southern Corporation Jennifer L.
Trade Deficit Comes in Lower Than Expected.
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for July 29, 2025. Union Pacific agrees to acquire Norfolk Southern for an $85 billion stock and cash deal.
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP, ETR:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:NSC) have agreed to merge in an $85 billion cash-and-stock transaction that will create the first fully transcontinental railroad in the United States. The deal, unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors, is expected to close by early 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
The ball is in Warren Buffett's court.