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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NSC Stock Forecast

Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock forecast, based on 48 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $364.71, with a high of $400.00 and a low of $350.00. This represents a 6.58% increase from the last price of $342.19.

$250 $280 $310 $340 $370 $400 High: $400 Avg: $364.71 Low: $350 Last Closed Price: $342.19

NSC Stock Rating

Norfolk Southern stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 48 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 21 Buy (43.75%), 24 Hold (50.00%), 3 Sell (6.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 48 0 3 24 21 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NSC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorfolk Southern6.58%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2325
Avg Price Target$350.00$343.33$338.68
Last Closing Price$342.19$342.19$342.19
Upside/Downside2.28%0.33%-1.03%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 261416--21
Sep, 261416--21
Aug, 261416--21
Jul, 261415--20
Jun, 261415--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 23, 2026Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$350.00$328.096.68%2.28%
Oct 02, 2026Harrison BauerSusquehanna$350.00$314.0811.44%2.28%
Sep 24, 2026Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$330.00$316.164.38%-3.56%
Jul 27, 2026BMO Capital$355.00$350.661.24%3.74%
Jul 27, 2026Robert W. Baird$377.00$350.667.51%10.17%
Jul 24, 2026UBS$363.00$347.994.31%6.08%
Jul 24, 2026Brandon OglenskiBarclays$400.00$348.5514.76%16.89%
Jul 23, 2026Evercore ISI$358.00$348.552.71%4.62%
Jul 14, 2026Susquehanna$360.00$327.459.94%5.20%
Jul 10, 2026Robert W. Baird$360.00$323.7711.19%5.20%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 26, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Oct 23, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 23, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 07, 2026CitigroupCautiousCautioushold
Oct 02, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 24, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jul 27, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 24, 2026BenchmarkHoldHoldhold
Jul 24, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $9 $13 $17 $21 $25 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$12.16$13.92$8.04$11.58$12.75----
Avg Forecast$12.02$13.68$11.79$11.75$13.13$14.97$17.13$18.43$20.22
High Forecast$12.21$13.95$11.93$11.86$13.52$15.55$17.37$19.10$20.95
Low Forecast$11.79$13.41$11.70$11.62$12.85$13.94$16.89$17.87$19.60
Surprise %1.16%1.75%-31.81%-1.45%-2.89%----

Revenue Forecast

$11B $12B $13B $14B $15B $17B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$11.14B$12.74B$12.16B$12.12B$12.18B----
Avg Forecast$11.11B$12.71B$12.17B$12.12B$12.52B$13.15B$14.03B$14.98B$15.74B
High Forecast$11.25B$12.90B$12.21B$12.14B$12.61B$13.75B$14.11B$15.39B$16.17B
Low Forecast$10.95B$12.52B$12.14B$12.08B$12.47B$12.54B$13.95B$14.62B$15.37B
Surprise %0.29%0.29%-0.12%0.04%-2.73%----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$3.00B$3.27B$1.83B$2.62B$2.87B----
Avg Forecast$2.82B$3.12B$1.82B$2.67B$2.95B$3.29B$3.90B$4.19B$4.60B
High Forecast$3.38B$3.75B$2.19B$2.70B$3.07B$3.54B$3.95B$4.34B$4.76B
Low Forecast$2.26B$2.50B$1.46B$2.64B$2.92B$3.17B$3.84B$4.06B$4.46B
Surprise %6.57%4.68%0.16%-1.83%-2.74%----

NSC Forecast FAQ

Is Norfolk Southern stock a buy?

Norfolk Southern stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 48 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 21 Buy, 24 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Norfolk Southern is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Norfolk Southern's price target?

Norfolk Southern's price target, set by 48 Wall Street analysts, averages $364.71 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $350 at the low end to $400 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.58% change from the previous closing price of $342.19.

How does Norfolk Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Norfolk Southern's stock forecast shows a 6.58% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Norfolk Southern over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 4.76% Strong Buy, 19.05% Buy, 76.19% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 4.76% Strong Buy, 19.05% Buy, 76.19% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 4.76% Strong Buy, 19.05% Buy, 76.19% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS forecast?

Norfolk Southern's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $14.97, marking a 17.41% increase from the reported $12.75 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $17.13 in 2027, $18.43 in 2028, and $20.22 in 2029.

What is Norfolk Southern’s revenue forecast?

Norfolk Southern's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $13.15B, reflecting a 7.99% increase from the reported $12.18B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $14.03B, followed by $14.98B for 2028, and $15.74B for 2029.

What is Norfolk Southern’s net income forecast?

Norfolk Southern's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $3.29B, representing an 14.57% increase from the reported $2.87B in 2025. Projections indicate $3.9B in 2027, $4.19B in 2028, and $4.6B in 2029.