FDX vs NSC
FDX: FedEx provides comprehensive global transportation and logistics services, connecting people and possibilities through an extensive air and ground delivery network. NSC: Norfolk Southern is a leading Class I freight railroad connecting major eastern U.S. markets to global trade gateways.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | FDX | NSC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-27 close | $310.79 | $343.35 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-30 | $73.6B | $77.1B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-30 | 16.59 | 28.69 | FDX lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-30 | 1.70 | 4.75 | FDX lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-30 | +4.7% | +21.0% | NSC higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-30 | +62.1% | +48.5% | FDX higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-30 | +5.8% | +32.2% | NSC higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-30 | +15.1% | +16.8% | NSC higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-30 | +4.8% | +5.9% | NSC higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-30 | 0.81 | 1.02 | FDX lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-30 | +7.7% | +3.0% | FDX higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -2.0% | -1.5% | NSC higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-30 | +1.6% | +1.6% | NSC higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 2 | 5 | NSC higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-30 | 1.26 | 1.27 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-27 close | +58.6% | +21.6% | FDX higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-07-30. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-27.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.