Norfolk Southern(NSC) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation

Safety - The company's FRA Personal Injury Index has improved, reaching 2.22 in 2025 YTD, better than the 5-Year FY Average[13, 16] - The FRA Accident Rate also shows improvement, with a rate of 0.53 in 2025 YTD, better than the 5-Year FY Average[17] - The FRA Mainline Accident Rate has improved to 1.07 in 2025 YTD, also better than the 5-Year FY Average[16] Network & Operations - Network Update: Q3 2025 Intermodal Service Composite reached 92%, Merch Plan Compliance reached 89%[18] - The company has accelerated and exceeded cost take-out commitments under PSR 2.0, projecting ~$600 million in 2026, up from the original $150 million commitment[19, 20] - The company achieved an all-time quarterly fuel efficiency record[21] - The company is installing Premier Wheel Integrity System on busiest main lines, resulting in a 36% reduction in YoY Wayside Stops[24, 25] Financial Results - Q3 2025 total revenue reached $3,103 million, a 2% increase compared to Q3 2024[31] - Q3 2025 merchandise revenue was $1,969 million, a 6% increase compared to Q3 2024, with a volume of 595,100, a 6% increase[31] - Q3 2025 intermodal revenue was $759 million, a 1% decrease compared to Q3 2024, with a volume of 1,032,100, a 2% decrease[31] - Adjusted Q3 2025 EPS – diluted was $3.30, a $0.05 or 2% increase compared to Q3 2024[41]