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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 43 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $271.00, with a high of $293.00 and a low of $255.00. This represents a 21.33% increase from the last price of $223.36.

$210 $227 $244 $261 $278 $295 High: $293 Avg: $271 Low: $255 Last Closed Price: $223.36

NSC Stock Rating

Norfolk Southern stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 27 Buy (62.79%), 15 Hold (34.88%), 1 Sell (2.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 43 1 15 27 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NSC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorfolk Southern21.33%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 25.40%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1218
Avg Price Target$255.00$274.00$275.56
Last Closing Price$223.36$223.36$223.36
Upside/Downside14.17%22.67%23.37%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25412111-28
Mar, 25411111-27
Feb, 25512101-28
Jan, 25512111-29
Dec, 24511111-28
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 24, 2025Fadi ChamounBMO Capital$255.00$226.1812.74%14.17%
Mar 07, 2025Deutsche Bank$293.00$242.2220.96%31.18%
Jan 08, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$265.00$237.7611.46%18.64%
Oct 23, 2024Ric PatersonLoop Capital Markets$287.00$260.4310.20%28.49%
Oct 23, 2024Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$285.00$260.439.43%27.60%
Oct 23, 2024Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$282.00$260.438.28%26.25%
Oct 23, 2024Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo$280.00$260.437.51%25.36%
Oct 23, 2024Thomas WadewitzUBS$309.00$260.4318.65%38.34%
Oct 22, 2024Stephanie MooreJefferies$285.00$260.439.43%27.60%
Oct 22, 2024Brandon OglenskiBarclays$290.00$260.4311.35%29.84%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 24, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Mar 07, 2025Deutsche BankHoldBuyinitialise
Feb 03, 2025Loop Capital MarketsBuyHolddowngrade
Jan 08, 2025SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 23, 2024Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold
Oct 23, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Oct 23, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $9 $13 $17 $21 $25 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$7.88$12.16$13.92$8.04$11.58-----
Avg Forecast$9.10$12.02$13.68$11.79$11.75$13.13$14.97$17.13$18.43$20.22
High Forecast$9.25$12.21$13.95$11.93$11.86$13.52$15.55$17.37$19.10$20.95
Low Forecast$8.93$11.79$13.41$11.70$11.62$12.85$13.94$16.89$17.87$19.60
Surprise %-13.41%1.16%1.75%-31.81%-1.45%-----

Revenue Forecast

$10B $11B $12B $14B $15B $17B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$9.79B$11.14B$12.74B$12.16B$12.12B-----
Avg Forecast$9.76B$11.11B$12.71B$12.17B$12.12B$12.52B$13.15B$14.03B$14.98B$15.74B
High Forecast$9.88B$11.25B$12.90B$12.21B$12.14B$12.61B$13.75B$14.11B$15.39B$16.17B
Low Forecast$9.62B$10.95B$12.52B$12.14B$12.08B$12.47B$12.54B$13.95B$14.62B$15.37B
Surprise %0.33%0.29%0.29%-0.12%0.04%-----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$2.01B$3.00B$3.27B$1.83B$2.62B-----
Avg Forecast$1.83B$2.82B$3.12B$1.82B$2.67B$2.95B$3.29B$3.90B$4.19B$4.60B
High Forecast$2.19B$3.38B$3.75B$2.19B$2.70B$3.07B$3.54B$3.95B$4.34B$4.76B
Low Forecast$1.46B$2.26B$2.50B$1.46B$2.64B$2.92B$3.17B$3.84B$4.06B$4.46B
Surprise %10.21%6.57%4.68%0.16%-1.83%-----

NSC Forecast FAQ

Is Norfolk Southern stock a buy?

Norfolk Southern stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 27 Buy, 15 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Norfolk Southern is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Norfolk Southern's price target?

Norfolk Southern's price target, set by 43 Wall Street analysts, averages $271 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $255 at the low end to $293 at the high end, suggesting a potential 21.33% change from the previous closing price of $223.36.

How does Norfolk Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Norfolk Southern's stock forecast shows a 21.33% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (25.40%).

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

  • April 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 39.29% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 14.81% Strong Buy, 40.74% Buy, 40.74% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 17.86% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 35.71% Hold, 3.57% 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 2025 is $13.13, marking a 13.39% increase from the reported $11.58 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $14.97 in 2026, $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 2025 is $12.52B, reflecting a 3.29% increase from the reported $12.12B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $13.15B, followed by $14.03B for 2027, $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 2025 stands at $2.95B, representing an 12.66% increase from the reported $2.62B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.29B in 2026, $3.9B in 2027, $4.19B in 2028, and $4.6B in 2029.