Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Industrials · Current price $316.58 (+0.20%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Walter Spracklin | RBC Capital | $315.00 | -0.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $295.00 | -6.8% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $260.00 | -17.9% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $255.00 | -19.5% |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $265.00 | -16.3% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Ric Paterson | Loop Capital Markets | $287.00 | -9.3% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $285.00 | -10.0% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Walter Spracklin | RBC Capital | $282.00 | -10.9% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Christian Wetherbee | Wells Fargo | $280.00 | -11.6% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Thomas Wadewitz | UBS | $309.00 | -2.4% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Stephanie Moore | Jefferies | $285.00 | -10.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Brandon Oglenski | Barclays | $290.00 | -8.4% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Ariel Rosa | Citigroup | $302.00 | -4.6% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Emily Nasseff Mitsch | CFRA | $248.00 | -21.7% |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Brandon Oglenski | Barclays | $275.00 | -13.1% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Ric Paterson | Loop Capital Markets | $285.00 | -10.0% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Jordan Alliger | Goldman Sachs | $292.00 | -7.8% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Walter Spracklin | RBC Capital | $267.00 | -15.7% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | David Vernon | Bernstein | $285.00 | -10.0% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Ravi Shanker | Morgan Stanley | $175.00 | -44.7% |
Top Analysts Covering NSC
NSC vs Sector & Market
| Metric | NSC | Industrials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.67 | 2.41 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 15 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +4.9% | +85.0% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 26.67 | 28.16 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $12.37B | $12.61B | $12.95B | 14 |
| 2027-12-31 | $12.76B | $13.16B | $13.76B | 14 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.20B | $3.32B | $3.42B | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $3.35B | $3.48B | $3.58B | 3 |
| 2028-09-30 | $3.40B | $3.52B | $3.64B | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.40B | $3.52B | $3.64B | 3 |
| 2029-03-31 | $3.57B | $3.70B | $3.82B | 4 |
| 2029-06-30 | $3.74B | $3.87B | $4.00B | 4 |
| 2029-09-30 | $3.86B | $4.00B | $4.13B | 7 |
| 2029-12-31 | $3.84B | $3.98B | $4.11B | 4 |
| 2030-12-31 | $15.05B | $15.41B | $15.98B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $11.77 | $12.01 | $12.31 | 13 |
| 2027-12-31 | $13.07 | $13.37 | $13.76 | 13 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.02 | $3.16 | $3.29 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $3.62 | $3.80 | $3.96 | 7 |
| 2028-09-30 | $3.65 | $3.83 | $3.99 | 10 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.47 | $3.64 | $3.79 | 5 |
| 2029-03-31 | $4.17 | $4.37 | $4.55 | 5 |
| 2029-06-30 | $4.80 | $5.04 | $5.24 | 7 |
| 2029-09-30 | $5.10 | $5.35 | $5.57 | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $5.00 | $5.24 | $5.45 | 4 |
| 2030-12-31 | $17.26 | $17.80 | $18.66 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for NSC?
The consensus among 15 analysts covering Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is Hold with an average price target of $315.33.
What is the highest price target for NSC?
The highest price target for NSC is $345.00, set by Christian Wetherbee at Citigroup on 2022-01-05.
What is the lowest price target for NSC?
The lowest price target for NSC is $175.00, set by Ravi Shanker at Morgan Stanley on 2024-07-08.
How many analysts cover NSC?
15 analysts have issued ratings for Norfolk Southern Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is NSC a buy or sell right now?
Based on 15 analyst ratings, NSC has a consensus rating of Hold (2.67/5) with a +4.9% upside to the consensus target of $315.33.
What are the earnings estimates for NSC?
Analysts estimate NSC will report EPS of $12.01 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $12.61B.
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