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Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation

NSCNYSEIndustrials● Active
$313.25
$-0.20(-0.06%)
Market Cap$70.4B
P/E Ratio
52W High$326
52W Low$245.19

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

nsc · stock forecast · 48 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 48 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Hold

48 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
21
Hold
24
Sell
3
Strong Sell
0
Total: 48 · Buy rate: 43.8%

12-Month Price Target

High

$360

Consensus

$331

+5.0% upside

Low

$297

Median: $328.5 · Last Close: $315.14

The Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) analyst consensus is Hold, based on ratings from 48 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month NSC price target is $330.75, representing +5.0% upside from the current price of $315.14.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $331 (5.0%)

Consensus Target

$330.75

5.0% upside

High Target

$360

14.2%

Low Target

$297

-5.8%

Current Price

$315.14

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the NSC stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $297 to $360. The consensus NSC price forecast of $330.75 implies 5.0% upside from the current price of $315.14.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$313.100.65%

1-day model range: $312.24–$313.96. Peak: $313.96 (-0.65%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$334+6.0%
2028$347+10.1%
2029$356+12.9%
2030$362+14.7%
2031+16.0%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BULLISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

93%7%0%
13Buy
1Neutral
0Sell
RSI (14)45.8Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · NSC · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$309.69BUY
MA 10$311.23BUY
MA 20$312.80BUY
MA 50$306.78BUY
MA 100$303.13BUY
MA 200$295.16BUY
Current $NSC · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$311.38BUY
EMA 10$311.18BUY
EMA 20$311.45BUY
EMA 50$308.34BUY
EMA 100$303.23BUY
EMA 200$293.56BUY
Current $NSC · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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Baird2026-04-28
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Barclays2026-04-27
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
TD Cowen2026-04-27
Maintains
BuyBuy
Evercore ISI Group2026-04-27
Maintains
In LineIn Line
BMO Capital2026-04-27
Maintains
Market PerformMarket Perform
RBC Capital2026-04-27
Maintains
Sector PerformSector Perform
Bernstein2026-03-31
Maintains
OutperformOutperform
Evercore ISI Group2026-03-19
Maintains
In LineIn Line
Baird2026-02-02
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
JP Morgan2026-01-30
Maintains
NeutralNeutral

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) stock. Of the recent 493 rating actions, 56 were upgrades and 54 were downgrades. 48 analysts currently cover NSC.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings422
Hold ratings541
Sell ratings00

NSC analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 4 to 2 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$12.7B

↓ 8.1% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$13.3B

↑ 4.4% YoY

EPS This Year

$12.14

EPS Next Year

$13.50

↑ 11.3% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast NSC EPS of $12.14 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 11 analysts. The NSC revenue forecast is $12.7B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The NSC stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 48 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus NSC price target is $330.75 (+5.0% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.

The NSC short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $313.10 (-0.65%). The NSC stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $334. The NSC stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $351–$372.

Norfolk Southern Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker NSC. The NSC stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 44% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

NSC forecast · 8 questions

According to 48 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month NSC price target is $330.75, with a high forecast of $360.00 and a low of $297.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +5.0% potential upside from the current price of $315.14.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.