NSC: Financial results · Company disclosure

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On July 23, 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting second-quarter results for 2026, as well as its Quarterly Financial Data for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the Quarterly Financial Data is attached as Exhibit 99.2, each of which is incorporated by reference herein. These documents are also available on the Company’s website, www.norfolksouthern.com.* This unaudited financial information and summary of certain notes to the consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with: (a) the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q; and (b) any Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company also updated its 2026 adjusted operating expense guidance range to $8.8 to $8.9 billion to account for an increase in estimated incremental fuel expense. The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K: Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated July 23, 2026 99.2 2026 Q2 Financial Data 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) * Internet addresses are provided for informational purposes o