Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
325.38
+1.61 (0.50%)
Jul 10, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT - Market open
Norfolk Southern Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 21 analysts polled by S&P Global, Norfolk Southern stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $337.28. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 3.66% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $297 (-8.72%) and the highest is $378 (+16.17%).
Price Target: $337.28 (+3.66%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Norfolk Southern stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Hold Maintains $331 → $316 | Hold | Maintains | $331 → $316 | -2.88% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Hold Maintains $330 → $360 | Hold | Maintains | $330 → $360 | +10.64% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Hold Reiterates $335 → $351 | Hold | Reiterates | $335 → $351 | +7.87% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $350 → $365 | Buy | Maintains | $350 → $365 | +12.18% | Jul 9, 2026 |
Unknown Analyst Stephens No rating | Stephens | Hold Initiates $354 | Hold | Initiates | $354 | +8.80% | Jul 8, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
12.84B
from 12.18B
Increased by 5.44%
Revenue Next Year
13.41B
from 12.84B
Increased by 4.44%
EPS This Year
12.34
from 12.49
Decreased by -1.18%
EPS Next Year
13.79
from 12.34
Increased by 11.75%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 13.3B | ||
| Avg | 12.8B | ||
| Low | 12.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 8.8% | ||
| Avg | 5.4% | ||
| Low | 2.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 13.05 | ||
| Avg | 12.34 | ||
| Low | 11.90 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 4.5% | ||
| Avg | -1.2% | ||
| Low | -4.7% |