NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) Options Statistics & Positioning

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 20.0%, an IV rank of 68 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$9.07 (±2.8%) move in NSC for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $300 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.69. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$328.14

52-week range

$259.48 – $328.14

ATM IV (30d)

20.0%

IV rank

68 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$9.07 (±2.8%)

Put/call OI

1.69

Put-heavy

Max pain

$300

↓ 8.6% below close

Next earnings

Jul 26, 2026

Most Active NSC Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NSC $340 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.25	19.9%	54
NSC $310 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.35	40.7%	50
NSC $330 call	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$13.08	23.9%	45
NSC $320 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$9.72	25.3%	44
NSC $360 call	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$3.26	20.4%	44

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NSC Implied Volatility

20.0% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 68 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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NSC Open Interest

1.69 put/call OI ratio

5,635 calls and 9,517 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NSC Max Pain

$300 max pain

8.6% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NSC Gamma Exposure

$102.58M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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NSC Options Volume

328 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.44 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NSC Most Active Options

$330 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

NSC's next expected earnings date is Jul 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$9.07 (±2.8%) move for the front expiration.

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NSC Options FAQ

When is NSC's next earnings date?

NSC's next expected earnings date is Jul 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$9.07 (±2.8%) move for the front expiration.

How often is NSC options data on this page updated?

All NSC statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see NSC max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated NSC pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.