General Motors Company vs Norfolk Southern Corporation — how do they compare? General Motors Company trades at $89.19 (market cap $78.40B), while Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $333.81 (market cap $75.15B). The key difference: General Motors Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation are close in size by market cap, and Norfolk Southern Corporation pays the higher dividend (1.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GM | NSC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $78.40B | $75.15B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $90.30 | $350.66 |
52-Week Low | $54.16 | $272.35 |
Enterprise Value | $181.38B | $90.70B |
Dividend Yield | 0.81% | 1.61% |
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General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company lost its U.S. market share leader crown in 2021 with share down 280 basis points to 14.6%, but we expect GM to reclaim the top spot in 2022 as 2021 suffered from the chip shortage. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
Read more on GM →Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American railroad company operating one of the largest freight rail networks in the eastern United States. The company transports a diverse range of commodities, including coal, intermodal containers, and various industrial products. NSC is a critical link in the nation's supply chain, providing efficient, long-haul transportation services to and from ports and industrial centers.
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