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Keith Schoonmaker, CFA
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Norfolk Southern Proves Its Progress with Record 4Q and Full-2017 EPS

We believe Norfolk Southern has broken out of its decade-long operating ratio stagnation, and fourth-quarter and full 2017 results confirm this. Norfolk grew fourth-quarter revenue 7% on 5% carload improvement and improved average revenue per carload 2.4% while reducing expenses 4%, the resulting 67.7% adjusted operating ratio (68.6% excluding property sale gains) marks a 170 basis point year-over-year improvement from the prior-year period. Full 2017 results are similar to the quarter’s, with r...
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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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