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Norfolk Southern Corporation
$288.00-- (--)
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Norfolk Southern Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 7 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 7 unique analysts
(9 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$304.57
↑ 5.75% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest NSC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

David Vernon
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$322.00 → $313.00
Jonathan Chappell
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$292.00 → $295.00
Daniel Moore
Baird
HoldMaintains
$293.00 → $288.00
Brandon Oglenski
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$340.00 → $320.00
Brian Ossenbeck
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$301.00 → $296.00
Ariel Rosa
Citi
HoldMaintains
$317.00 → $300.00
Walter Spracklin
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$325.00 → $320.00
Brian Ossenbeck
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$303.00 → $301.00
Ariel Rosa
Citi
HoldMaintains
$307.00 → $317.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NSC?

The analyst consensus rating for NSC is "Hold" based on 7 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for NSC?

The average 12-month price target for NSC is $304.57, representing an upside of 5.8% from the current price of $288.00.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.