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Norfolk Southern Corporation

NSCNYSEIndustrialsRailroads

$338.23Today:- (-)1Y +19.17%

As of Oct 22, 2026 close

Market cap
$76.14B
P/E (TTM)
28.88
Forward P/E
36.68
Dividend yield
1.60%
52-week range
$277.80$358.60
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
856.72K

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 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 13 unique analysts
(15 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$363.40
+7.44% 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)

Jason Seidl
TD Cowen
BuyReiterates
$376.00
Fadi Chamoun
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$360.00 → $355.00
Ariel Rosa
Citi
HoldMaintains
$376.00 → $347.00
Christian Wetherbee
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$385.00
David Vernon
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$396.00
Brian Ossenbeck
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$338.00 → $318.00
Thomas Wadewitz
UBS
HoldMaintains
-
Harrison Bauer
Susquehanna
HoldMaintains
$386.00 → $350.00
Brandon Oglenski
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$400.00
Walter Spracklin
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$360.00 → $330.00
Christian Wetherbee
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$385.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Ariel Rosa
Citi
HoldMaintains
$351.00 → $376.00
Sanjana Goswami
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Daniel Moore CFA
Baird
HoldMaintains
$360.00 → $377.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NSC?

The analyst consensus rating for NSC is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for NSC?

The average 12-month price target for NSC is $363.40, representing an upside of 7.4% from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $338.23.

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.