Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) Stock Split History

Norfolk Southern Corp. has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on April 07, 1987 with the ratio of 3-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of NSC owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. The most recent stock split took place on October 10, 1997 on a 3-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased NSC stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Norfolk Southern Corp.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Norfolk Southern Corp.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Norfolk Southern Corp. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when NSC stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Norfolk Southern Corp.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.