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Norfolk Southern - NSC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $301.10
  • Forecasted Upside: 2.00%
  • Number of Analysts: 23
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 15 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$295.18 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +1.134 (0.39%)

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Analyst Price Target for NSC

Analyst Price Target is $301.10
▲ +2.00% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 23 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Norfolk Southern in the last 3 months. The average price target is $301.10, with a high forecast of $354.00 and a low forecast of $247.00. The average price target represents a 2.00% upside from the last price of $295.18.

This chart shows the closing price for NSC for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 23 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Norfolk Southern. This rating has held steady since July 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 12 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 13 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 12 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 14 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 15 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 15 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 15 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/19/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
11/11/2025Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$347.00 ➝ $333.00
10/27/2025BenchmarkReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
10/25/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/24/2025CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$316.00 ➝ $307.00
10/24/2025UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$321.00 ➝ $320.00
10/24/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$320.00 ➝ $315.00
10/24/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$285.00 ➝ $305.00
10/24/2025TD CowenLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $314.00
10/13/2025CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$305.00 ➝ $316.00
10/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$288.00 ➝ $303.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/2/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $320.00
10/1/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $354.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/25/2025SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$284.00 ➝ $295.00
9/25/2025Evercore ISIBoost Target$289.00 ➝ $298.00
9/16/2025Loop CapitalBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$235.00 ➝ $278.00
7/30/2025CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$288.00 ➝ $305.00
7/30/2025Evercore ISIReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ In-Line$279.00 ➝ $289.00
7/30/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $300.00
7/30/2025BenchmarkDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
7/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$282.00 ➝ $288.00
7/29/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
7/29/2025Evercore ISIDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/25/2025Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$300.00
7/22/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$255.00 ➝ $300.00
7/21/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $305.00
7/21/2025TD CowenUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$263.00 ➝ $323.00
7/17/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $305.00
7/9/2025CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$259.00 ➝ $288.00
7/8/2025Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$258.00 ➝ $295.00
7/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$272.00 ➝ $282.00
7/2/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $290.00
7/1/2025Baird R WUpgradeHold
7/1/2025Robert W. BairdInitiated CoverageNeutral$255.00
6/24/2025SusquehannaReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$250.00 ➝ $260.00
6/2/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$278.00
5/30/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $279.00
5/16/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$267.00 ➝ $280.00
4/24/2025BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$255.00
4/24/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$271.00 ➝ $270.00
4/24/2025UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$284.00 ➝ $275.00
4/24/2025SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $250.00
4/24/2025Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$284.00 ➝ $269.00
4/14/2025Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$265.00 ➝ $247.00
4/9/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $260.00
4/8/2025CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$298.00 ➝ $259.00
4/2/2025UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $284.00
4/2/2025BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$305.00 ➝ $290.00
3/27/2025SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$265.00 ➝ $260.00
3/27/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $290.00
3/25/2025Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$292.00 ➝ $272.00
3/7/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy$293.00
2/3/2025Loop CapitalDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$289.00 ➝ $256.00
1/30/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $286.00
1/30/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $270.00
1/30/2025BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $285.00
1/30/2025StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$260.00 ➝ $275.00
1/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$284.00 ➝ $286.00
1/8/2025SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$285.00 ➝ $265.00
1/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $300.00
11/13/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $305.00
11/12/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$302.00 ➝ $316.00
10/23/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$272.00 ➝ $282.00
10/23/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$253.00 ➝ $259.00
10/23/2024Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $287.00
10/23/2024StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$263.00 ➝ $263.00
10/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$283.00 ➝ $288.00
10/23/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$276.00 ➝ $291.00
10/23/2024Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$276.00 ➝ $274.00
10/23/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$289.00 ➝ $309.00
10/23/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $280.00
10/23/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $290.00
10/23/2024SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $285.00
10/23/2024BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $285.00
10/22/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$294.00 ➝ $302.00
10/11/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$241.00 ➝ $245.00
10/10/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $280.00
10/9/2024Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$285.00 ➝ $286.00
10/9/2024CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$294.00
10/2/2024SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$255.00 ➝ $280.00
9/30/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$267.00 ➝ $272.00
9/25/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$265.00 ➝ $276.00
7/29/2024BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$266.00 ➝ $270.00
7/26/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$239.00 ➝ $241.00
7/26/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $267.00
7/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $270.00
7/26/2024SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$245.00 ➝ $255.00
7/26/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$251.00 ➝ $253.00
7/17/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$241.00 ➝ $239.00
7/8/2024Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$288.00 ➝ $285.00
7/8/2024Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweight$175.00
6/25/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $260.00
6/25/2024SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$265.00 ➝ $245.00
6/7/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$270.00
5/23/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$270.00
5/13/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$305.00 ➝ $275.00
4/25/2024UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$302.00 ➝ $294.00
4/25/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$277.00
4/18/2024Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$261.00 ➝ $270.00
4/12/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$233.00 ➝ $244.00
4/10/2024BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $277.00
4/10/2024SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $265.00
4/10/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$270.00
4/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $275.00
4/8/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$300.00
3/28/2024SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$245.00 ➝ $270.00
3/21/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$252.00 ➝ $283.00
3/21/2024TD CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$236.00 ➝ $253.00
3/4/2024UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $302.00
2/21/2024BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$255.00 ➝ $305.00
2/8/2024CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$253.00 ➝ $286.00
1/29/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$240.00 ➝ $235.00
1/29/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$215.00 ➝ $207.00
1/29/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$209.00 ➝ $238.00
1/29/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$250.00 ➝ $245.00
1/29/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$185.00 ➝ $175.00
1/29/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$250.00 ➝ $233.00
1/29/2024TD CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$233.00 ➝ $236.00
1/22/2024Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$272.00
1/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$238.00 ➝ $237.00
12/21/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$236.00 ➝ $238.00
12/1/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $248.00
10/26/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$223.00 ➝ $201.00
10/26/2023CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$235.00 ➝ $225.00
10/26/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$255.00 ➝ $230.00
10/26/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$215.00 ➝ $205.00
10/26/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$174.00 ➝ $170.00
10/26/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$245.00 ➝ $220.00
10/11/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$279.00 ➝ $245.00
10/4/2023BarclaysLower Target$235.00 ➝ $215.00
10/3/2023SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$245.00 ➝ $215.00
10/3/2023Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $253.00
10/2/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$177.00 ➝ $174.00
10/2/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$266.00 ➝ $215.00
7/28/2023TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform$243.00 ➝ $253.00
7/28/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost Target$210.00 ➝ $227.00
7/28/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$240.00 ➝ $255.00
7/17/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$242.00 ➝ $262.00
7/11/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$226.00 ➝ $253.00
7/11/2023Vertical ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$260.00
7/11/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $260.00
5/22/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$225.00 ➝ $250.00
5/22/2023CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$226.00 ➝ $257.00
5/17/2023Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$242.00
5/11/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$250.00
4/28/2023Morgan StanleyLower Target$177.00 ➝ $174.00
4/27/2023VNET GroupReiterated RatingMaintains
4/27/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$221.00 ➝ $210.00
4/27/2023Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$247.00 ➝ $243.00
4/27/2023SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral$220.00 ➝ $230.00
4/27/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $240.00
4/27/2023Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetMarket Perform$239.00 ➝ $226.00
4/27/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$250.00 ➝ $235.00
4/18/2023Stifel NicolausLower Target$254.00 ➝ $247.00
4/17/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$245.00 ➝ $225.00
4/12/2023BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$255.00 ➝ $250.00
4/11/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$273.00 ➝ $226.00
4/10/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeConviction-Buy ➝ Buy
4/4/2023Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$177.00
3/20/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$266.00 ➝ $258.00
3/15/2023ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/21/2023Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$255.00
2/14/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$272.00 ➝ $269.00
1/26/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower Target$253.00 ➝ $244.00
1/26/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$236.00 ➝ $232.00
1/26/2023BenchmarkLower TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $270.00
1/26/2023CowenBoost TargetOutperform$256.00 ➝ $259.00
1/26/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$245.00 ➝ $250.00
1/26/2023SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral$225.00 ➝ $231.00
1/26/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $275.00
1/26/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$273.00 ➝ $266.00
1/25/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost Target$261.00 ➝ $266.00
1/4/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$285.00 ➝ $245.00
12/5/2022BarclaysBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $255.00
12/1/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$260.00 ➝ $285.00
11/29/2022CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$225.00 ➝ $250.00
11/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$220.00 ➝ $273.00
11/22/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$282.00 ➝ $278.00
11/17/2022Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform$245.00
11/1/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Sector Perform$221.00 ➝ $237.00
10/27/2022CowenLower Target$247.00 ➝ $243.00
10/27/2022StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight$225.00 ➝ $230.00
10/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$264.00 ➝ $267.00
10/27/2022Susquehanna BancsharesBoost Target$218.00 ➝ $220.00
10/27/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$178.00 ➝ $177.00
10/27/2022CowenLower Target$247.00 ➝ $243.00
10/27/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $260.00
10/27/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$230.00 ➝ $220.00
10/27/2022SusquehannaBoost Target$218.00 ➝ $220.00
10/27/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$229.00 ➝ $235.00
10/27/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $240.00
10/17/2022Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $271.00
10/13/2022TD SecuritiesDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/13/2022BenchmarkLower Target$250.00
10/11/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$292.00 ➝ $264.00
10/10/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy$286.00 ➝ $255.00
10/10/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$274.00 ➝ $250.00
10/7/2022Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $240.00
10/3/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$196.00 ➝ $178.00
9/30/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$255.00 ➝ $230.00
9/29/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$245.00 ➝ $225.00
9/28/2022Susquehanna BancsharesDowngradeNeutral$275.00 ➝ $218.00
9/28/2022SusquehannaDowngradePositive ➝ Neutral$275.00 ➝ $218.00
9/27/2022UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
7/28/2022CowenLower Target$331.00 ➝ $316.00
7/28/2022StephensLower TargetEqual Weight$244.00 ➝ $243.00
7/28/2022CowenLower Target$331.00 ➝ $316.00
7/15/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $274.00
7/15/2022Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$289.00 ➝ $275.00
7/12/2022Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform$278.00 ➝ $266.00
7/12/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$306.00 ➝ $258.00
7/6/2022Susquehanna BancsharesLower Target$350.00 ➝ $275.00
7/6/2022SusquehannaLower Target$350.00 ➝ $275.00
6/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$267.00
6/14/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$300.00 ➝ $255.00
5/19/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$345.00 ➝ $260.00
4/28/2022TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $305.00
4/8/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$318.00 ➝ $308.00
4/7/2022Susquehanna BancsharesLower Target$356.00 ➝ $350.00
4/7/2022SusquehannaLower TargetPositive$356.00 ➝ $350.00
1/27/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost Target$262.00 ➝ $273.00
1/26/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost Target$313.00 ➝ $320.00
1/10/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$316.00 ➝ $337.00
1/5/2022CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $345.00
1/4/2022StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$325.00 ➝ $310.00
12/15/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $343.00
12/2/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$175.00 ➝ $200.00
10/28/2021TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $330.00
10/28/2021Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetPositive$324.00 ➝ $335.00
10/28/2021StephensBoost TargetOverweight$305.00 ➝ $325.00
10/28/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$290.00 ➝ $300.00
10/28/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Overweight$305.00 ➝ $313.00
10/28/2021SusquehannaBoost TargetPositive$324.00 ➝ $335.00
10/28/2021BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $316.00
10/28/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetUnderperform$232.00 ➝ $262.00
10/28/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$263.00 ➝ $325.00
10/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$318.00 ➝ $312.00
10/6/2021CitigroupLower TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $310.00
7/12/2021Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageNeutral$276.00
7/9/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$315.00 ➝ $318.00
7/9/2021Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$301.00 ➝ $303.00
6/21/2021Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageHold
5/24/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$165.00 ➝ $175.00
5/4/2021ArgusBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $310.00
4/29/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost Target$234.00 ➝ $254.00
4/29/2021TD SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $315.00
4/29/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$250.00 ➝ $285.00
4/29/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$272.00 ➝ $300.00
4/29/2021BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy$295.00 ➝ $315.00
4/6/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$145.00 ➝ $165.00
3/26/2021Vertical ResearchInitiated CoverageHold$240.00
3/22/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$232.00 ➝ $261.00
3/3/2021Evercore ISIReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ In-Line
2/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$135.00 ➝ $145.00
2/1/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $275.00
1/28/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$283.00 ➝ $271.00
1/28/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetUnderperform$220.00 ➝ $234.00
1/28/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$224.00 ➝ $254.00
1/12/2021Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$286.00
1/11/2021Smith Barney CitigroupBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $290.00
1/6/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$134.00 ➝ $135.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.43 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals consist of sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network. As of December 31, 2023, the company operated approximately 19,100 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Today's Range

Now: $295.18
Low: $292.89
High: $295.96

50 Day Range

MA: $288.59
Low: $279.42
High: $300.34

52 Week Range

Now: $295.18
Low: $201.63
High: $302.24

Volume

1,553,506 shs

Average Volume

1,385,352 shs

Market Capitalization

$66.24 billion

P/E Ratio

22.52

Dividend Yield

1.84%

Beta

1.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Norfolk Southern?

The following sell-side analysts have issued reports on Norfolk Southern in the last twelve months: Baird R W, Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, Benchmark Co., BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Norfolk Southern?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Norfolk Southern in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $301.10, suggesting a possible upside of 2.1%. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has the highest price target set, predicting NSC will reach $354.00 in the next twelve months. Stifel Nicolaus has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $247.00 for Norfolk Southern in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Norfolk Southern?

Norfolk Southern currently has 1 sell rating, 15 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in NSC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Norfolk Southern?

Other companies that are similar to Norfolk Southern include CSX, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Union Pacific. Learn More about companies similar to Norfolk Southern.

How do I contact Norfolk Southern's investor relations team?

Norfolk Southern's physical mailing address is THREE COMMERCIAL PLACE, NORFOLK VA, 23510. The railroad operator's listed phone number is (855) 667-3655 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Norfolk Southern is www.norfolksouthern.com. Learn More about contacing Norfolk Southern investor relations.