Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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NSC Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy

10 Buy

6 Hold

1 Sell

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Norfolk

Southern

in the past 3 months

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NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$262.29

▲(4.30%Upside)

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Norfolk Southern in the last 3 months. The average price target is $262.29 with a high forecast of $290.00 and a low forecast of $174.00. The average price target represents a 4.30% change from the last price of $251.47.

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Highest Price Target$290.00

Average Price Target$262.29

Lowest Price Target$174.00

The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts

TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$282

Buy

12.14%

Upside

Reiterated

06/05/25

Norfolk Southern's overall score reflects strong financial performance and positive earnings call outcomes, with effective cost controls and profitability despite challenges. Technical analysis supports a bullish outlook, though valuation remains a slight concern. The company successfully navigated operational disruptions, maintaining investor confidence.

Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$290

Buy

15.32%

Upside

Assigned

06/10/25

Wells Fargo Remains a Buy on Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Jordan AlligerGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$278

Hold

10.55%

Upside

Downgraded

06/02/25

Norfolk Southern downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman SachsNorfolk Southern downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman Sachs

Thomas WadewitzUBS

UBS

$275→$279

Buy

10.95%

Upside

Reiterated

05/30/25

UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Ken HoexterBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$267→$280

Buy

11.35%

Upside

Reiterated

05/16/25

Norfolk Southern price target raised to $280 from $267 at BofANorfolk Southern price target raised to $280 from $267 at BofA

Fadi ChamounBMO Capital

BMO Capital

$265→$255

Hold

1.40%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $255 from $265 at BMO CapitalNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $255 from $265 at BMO Capital

Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI

Evercore ISI

$287→$269

Buy

6.97%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Evercore ISI Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Bascome MajorsSusquehanna

Susquehanna

$260→$250

Hold

-0.58%

Downside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $250 from $260 at SusquehannaNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $250 from $260 at Susquehanna

Justin LongStephens

Stephens

$275→$260

Hold

3.39%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Receives a Hold from Stephens

Nathan MartinBenchmark Co.

Benchmark Co.

$265

Buy

5.38%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern's Resilience and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating and $265 Price Target

Brandon OglenskiBarclays

Barclays

$290

Buy

15.32%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Barclays Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Ravi ShankerMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$174

Sell

-30.81%

Downside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) and 3M (NYSE: MMM)

Jason SeidlTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$263

Hold

4.59%

Upside

Reiterated

04/23/25

Norfolk Southern: Balancing Strengths with External Challenges Justifies Hold Rating

Walter SpracklinRBC Capital

RBC Capital

$271→$270

Buy

7.37%

Upside

Reiterated

04/23/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Lennox International (NYSE: LII)

Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus

Stifel Nicolaus

$247→$245

Hold

-2.57%

Downside

Reiterated

04/23/25

Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $245 from $247 at StifelNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $245 from $247 at Stifel

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Any

Analyst Rating

Any

Upside/ Downside

Any

Action

Any

TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$282

Buy

12.14%

Upside

Reiterated

06/05/25

Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$290

Buy

15.32%

Upside

Assigned

06/10/25

Wells Fargo Remains a Buy on Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Jordan AlligerGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$278

Hold

10.55%

Upside

Downgraded

06/02/25

Norfolk Southern downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman SachsNorfolk Southern downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman Sachs

Thomas WadewitzUBS

UBS

$275→$279

Buy

10.95%

Upside

Reiterated

05/30/25

UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Ken HoexterBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$267→$280

Buy

11.35%

Upside

Reiterated

05/16/25

Norfolk Southern price target raised to $280 from $267 at BofANorfolk Southern price target raised to $280 from $267 at BofA

Fadi ChamounBMO Capital

BMO Capital

$265→$255

Hold

1.40%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $255 from $265 at BMO CapitalNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $255 from $265 at BMO Capital

Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI

Evercore ISI

$287→$269

Buy

6.97%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Evercore ISI Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Bascome MajorsSusquehanna

Susquehanna

$260→$250

Hold

-0.58%

Downside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $250 from $260 at SusquehannaNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $250 from $260 at Susquehanna

Justin LongStephens

Stephens

$275→$260

Hold

3.39%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Receives a Hold from Stephens

Nathan MartinBenchmark Co.

Benchmark Co.

$265

Buy

5.38%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Norfolk Southern's Resilience and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating and $265 Price Target

Brandon OglenskiBarclays

Barclays

$290

Buy

15.32%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Barclays Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)

Ravi ShankerMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$174

Sell

-30.81%

Downside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) and 3M (NYSE: MMM)

Jason SeidlTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$263

Hold

4.59%

Upside

Reiterated

04/23/25

Norfolk Southern: Balancing Strengths with External Challenges Justifies Hold Rating

Walter SpracklinRBC Capital

RBC Capital

$271→$270

Buy

7.37%

Upside

Reiterated

04/23/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Lennox International (NYSE: LII)

Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus

Stifel Nicolaus

$247→$245

Hold

-2.57%

Downside

Reiterated

04/23/25

Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $245 from $247 at StifelNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $245 from $247 at Stifel

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Average Return

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1 Year

Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo

Success Rate

22/26 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+18.32%

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NSC Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating

Feb 25

Mar 25

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

total

In the current month, NSC has received 21 Buy Ratings, 9 Hold Ratings, and 2 Sell Ratings. NSC average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 262.29.

Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

NSC Financial Forecast

NSC Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NSC is $3.25 with a range of $3.06 to $3.44. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.69. NSC beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 62.84% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NSC has Outperformed its overall industry.

NSC Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for NSC is $3.10B with a range of $3.06B to $3.19B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $2.99B. NSC beat its sales estimates 75.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 56.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NSC has Outperformed its overall industry.

NSC Stock Forecast FAQ

What is NSC’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?

Based on analyst ratings, Norfolk Southern’s 12-month average price target is 262.29.

What is NSC’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?

Norfolk Southern has 4.30% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

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Is NSC a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Norfolk Southern has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 10 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.

What is Norfolk Southern’s price target?

The average price target for Norfolk Southern is 262.29. This is based on 17 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $290.00 ,the lowest forecast is $174.00. The average price target represents 4.30% Increase from the current price of $251.47.

What do analysts say about Norfolk Southern?

Norfolk Southern’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 17 Wall Streets Analysts.

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Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Average Price Target

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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NSC Financial Forecast

NSC Earnings Forecast

NSC Sales Forecast

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