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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 $332.00, with a high of $360.00 and a low of $297.00. This represents a 5.12% increase from the last price of $315.83.

$200 $240 $280 $320 $360 $400 High: $360 Avg: $332 Low: $297 Last Closed Price: $315.83

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 Southern5.12%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts5819
Avg Price Target$337.00$328.13$318.37
Last Closing Price$315.83$315.83$315.83
Upside/Downside6.70%3.89%0.80%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 261418--23
Mar, 261418--23
Feb, 261517--23
Jan, 261616--23
Dec, 251715--23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 28, 2026Daniel MooreRobert W. Baird$330.00$318.813.51%4.49%
Apr 27, 2026BMO Capital$310.00$318.02-2.52%-1.85%
Apr 27, 2026Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$360.00$319.5812.65%13.99%
Apr 27, 2026Barclays$360.00$319.5812.65%13.99%
Apr 24, 2026Evercore ISI$325.00$319.581.70%2.90%
Mar 26, 2026RBC Capital$310.00$283.289.43%-1.85%
Feb 06, 2026UBS$342.00$306.9111.43%8.29%
Feb 02, 2026Robert W. Baird$288.00$291.07-1.05%-8.81%
Jan 30, 2026RBC Capital$320.00$288.0911.08%1.32%
Dec 18, 2025RBC Capital$325.00$294.4310.38%2.90%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 27, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Apr 27, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Apr 27, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Apr 27, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 24, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Mar 02, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Feb 06, 2026UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jan 30, 2026BenchmarkHoldHoldhold
Jan 30, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 07, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

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 $332 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $297 at the low end to $360 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.12% change from the previous closing price of $315.83.

How does Norfolk Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Norfolk Southern's stock forecast shows a 5.12% 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?

  • April 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 17.39% Buy, 78.26% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 17.39% Buy, 78.26% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 21.74% Buy, 73.91% 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.