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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 $312.43, with a high of $342.00 and a low of $288.00. This represents a 7.25% increase from the last price of $291.32.

$200 $230 $260 $290 $320 $350 High: $342 Avg: $312.43 Low: $288 Last Closed Price: $291.32

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 Southern7.25%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-314
Avg Price Target-$316.67$307.79
Last Closing Price$291.32$291.32$291.32
Upside/Downside-8.70%5.65%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 261418--23
Feb, 261517--23
Jan, 261616--23
Dec, 251715--23
Nov, 251616--23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 06, 2026UBS$342.00$306.9111.43%17.40%
Feb 02, 2026Robert W. Baird$288.00$291.07-1.05%-1.14%
Jan 30, 2026RBC Capital$320.00$288.0911.08%9.84%
Dec 18, 2025RBC Capital$325.00$294.4310.38%11.56%
Dec 16, 2025Barclays$340.00$298.5613.88%16.71%
Dec 11, 2025Deutsche Bank$297.00$294.260.93%1.95%
Dec 05, 2025Robert W. Baird$293.00$295.11-0.71%0.58%
Oct 24, 2025Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$315.00$281.5011.90%8.13%
Oct 24, 2025BMO Capital$305.00$284.007.39%4.70%
Oct 02, 2025Barclays$320.00$298.687.14%9.84%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 06, 2026UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jan 30, 2026BenchmarkHoldHoldhold
Jan 30, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 07, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 18, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Dec 18, 2025Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightBuyupgrade
Dec 16, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 11, 2025Deutsche BankBuyHolddowngrade
Oct 27, 2025BenchmarkHoldHoldhold
Oct 24, 2025RBC 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 $312.43 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $288 at the low end to $342 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.25% change from the previous closing price of $291.32.

How does Norfolk Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Norfolk Southern's stock forecast shows a 7.25% 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?

  • 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.
  • January 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 69.57% 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.