VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Stock Comparison
Kenvue Inc. vs Norfolk Southern Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Kenvue Inc.
KVUE · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View KVUE analysisNorfolk Southern Corporation
NSC · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View NSC analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Norfolk Southern Corporation leads (70 / 100 vs 66 / 100 for Kenvue Inc.).
- Segment focus: Kenvue Inc. has 3 segments (42.3% in Self Care); Norfolk Southern Corporation has 3 segments (62% in Merchandise).
- Moat breadth: Kenvue Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; Norfolk Southern Corporation has 4 across 3.
Primary market context
Kenvue Inc.
Self Care
OTC self-care consumer health products (pain care, cough/cold/allergy, digestive health, smoking cessation, eye care)
Global
Consumers via retailers, pharmacies, and e-commerce
Branded consumer health products manufacturer
42.3%
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Merchandise
Eastern U.S. freight rail transportation for industrial & consumer goods
United States (Southeast/East/Midwest; NS network + interchanges)
Manufacturers, producers, and distributors
Rail carrier
62%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Kenvue Inc. strengths
Norfolk Southern Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Kenvue Inc. segments
Full profile >Self Care
Oligopoly
Skin Health and Beauty
Competitive
Essential Health
Competitive
Norfolk Southern Corporation segments
Full profile >Merchandise
Oligopoly
Intermodal
Oligopoly
Coal
Oligopoly
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