Norfolk Southern Corporation vs Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd — how do they compare? Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at $333 (market cap $75.23B), while Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd trades at $286.28 (market cap $76.75B). The key difference: Norfolk Southern Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd are close in size by market cap, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd pays the higher dividend (1.75%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NSC | RCL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $75.23B | $76.75B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $340.16 | $365.84 |
52-Week Low | $272.35 | $246.71 |
Enterprise Value | $90.99B | $98.03B |
Dividend Yield | 1.61% | 1.75% |
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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.
Read more on NSC →Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 64 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry, with 10 more ships on order. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, allowing it to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in the first quarter of 2021.
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