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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 $317.80, with a high of $354.00 and a low of $295.00. This represents a 12.84% increase from the last price of $281.64.

$200 $240 $280 $320 $360 $400 High: $354 Avg: $317.8 Low: $295 Last Closed Price: $281.64

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%), 22 Buy (45.83%), 23 Hold (47.92%), 3 Sell (6.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 48 0 3 23 22 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NSC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorfolk Southern12.84%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 14.87%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts459
Avg Price Target$323.50$317.80$295.78
Last Closing Price$281.64$281.64$281.64
Upside/Downside14.86%12.84%5.02%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 251616--23
Sep, 251616--23
Aug, 251616--23
Jul, 25311121-27
Jun, 25411111-27
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 24, 2025Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$315.00$281.5011.90%11.84%
Oct 24, 2025BMO Capital$305.00$284.007.39%8.29%
Oct 02, 2025Barclays$320.00$298.687.14%13.62%
Oct 01, 2025Deutsche Bank$354.00$298.6818.52%25.69%
Sep 25, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$295.00$293.320.57%4.74%
Jun 24, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$260.00$257.460.99%-7.68%
Apr 24, 2025Fadi ChamounBMO Capital$255.00$226.1812.74%-9.46%
Mar 07, 2025Deutsche Bank$293.00$242.2220.96%4.03%
Jan 08, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$265.00$237.7611.46%-5.91%
Oct 23, 2024Ric PatersonLoop Capital Markets$287.00$260.4310.20%1.90%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 27, 2025BenchmarkHoldHoldhold
Oct 24, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 24, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 13, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 02, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 25, 2025SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 30, 2025BenchmarkBuyHolddowngrade
Jun 24, 2025SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 24, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Mar 07, 2025Deutsche BankHoldBuyinitialise

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 Hold, based on 48 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 23 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 $317.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $295 at the low end to $354 at the high end, suggesting a potential 12.84% change from the previous closing price of $281.64.

How does Norfolk Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Norfolk Southern's stock forecast shows a 12.84% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (14.87%).

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

  • October 2025: 4.35% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 69.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 4.35% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 69.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 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 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.