Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


NSC Stock Forecast


Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock forecast, based on 27 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $283.11, with a high of $309.00 and a low of $248.00. This represents a 11.71% increase from the last price of $253.43.

$210$230$250$270$290$310High: $309Avg: $283.11Low: $248Last Closed Price: $253.43

NSC Stock Rating


Norfolk Southern stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 19 Buy (70.37%), 8 Hold (29.63%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 27 0 8 19 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NSC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockNorfolk Southern11.71%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 16.59%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-123
Avg Price Target-$265.00$276.52
Last Closing Price$253.43$253.43$253.43
Upside/Downside-4.57%9.11%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 25512101-28
Jan, 25512111-29
Dec, 24511111-28
Nov, 24511172-35
Oct, 24511172-35
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 08, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$265.00$237.7611.46%4.57%
Oct 23, 2024Ric PatersonLoop Capital Markets$287.00$260.4310.20%13.25%
Oct 23, 2024Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$285.00$260.439.43%12.46%
Oct 23, 2024Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$282.00$260.438.28%11.27%
Oct 23, 2024Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo$280.00$260.437.51%10.48%
Oct 23, 2024Thomas WadewitzUBS$309.00$260.4318.65%21.93%
Oct 22, 2024Stephanie MooreJefferies$285.00$260.439.43%12.46%
Oct 22, 2024Brandon OglenskiBarclays$290.00$260.4311.35%14.43%
Oct 22, 2024Ariel RosaCitigroup$302.00$261.6215.43%19.17%
Oct 22, 2024Emily Nasseff MitschCFRA$248.00$261.46-5.15%-2.14%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 03, 2025Loop Capital MarketsBuyHolddowngrade
Jan 08, 2025SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 23, 2024Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold
Oct 23, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2024BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Oct 23, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 23, 2024UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2024Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$5$9$13$17$21$25Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$7.88$12.16$13.92$8.04------
Avg Forecast$9.10$12.02$13.68$11.79$11.75$13.13$14.97$17.13$18.43$20.22
High Forecast$8.93$11.79$13.41$11.70$11.62$12.85$13.94$16.89$17.87$19.60
Low Forecast$9.25$12.21$13.95$11.93$11.86$13.52$15.55$17.37$19.10$20.95
Surprise %-13.41%1.16%1.75%-31.81%------

Revenue Forecast

$10B$11B$12B$14B$15B$17BDec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$9.79B$11.14B$12.74B$12.16B------
Avg Forecast$9.76B$11.11B$12.71B$12.17B$12.12B$12.52B$13.15B$14.03B$14.98B$15.74B
High Forecast$9.62B$10.95B$12.52B$12.14B$12.08B$12.47B$12.54B$13.95B$14.62B$15.37B
Low Forecast$9.88B$11.25B$12.90B$12.21B$12.14B$12.61B$13.75B$14.11B$15.39B$16.17B
Surprise %0.33%0.29%0.29%-0.12%------

Net Income Forecast

$1B$2B$3B$3B$4B$5BDec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$2.01B$3.00B$3.27B$1.83B------
Avg Forecast$1.83B$2.82B$3.12B$1.82B$2.67B$2.95B$3.29B$3.90B$4.19B$4.60B
High Forecast$1.46B$2.26B$2.50B$1.46B$2.64B$2.92B$3.17B$3.84B$4.06B$4.46B
Low Forecast$2.19B$3.38B$3.75B$2.19B$2.70B$3.07B$3.54B$3.95B$4.34B$4.76B
Surprise %10.21%6.57%4.68%0.16%------

NSC Forecast FAQ


Is Norfolk Southern stock a buy?

Norfolk Southern stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 19 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Norfolk Southern is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Norfolk Southern's price target?

Norfolk Southern's price target, set by 27 Wall Street analysts, averages $283.11 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $248 at the low end to $309 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.71% change from the previous closing price of $253.43.

How does Norfolk Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Norfolk Southern's stock forecast shows a 11.71% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (16.59%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Norfolk Southern over the past three months?

  • February 2025: 17.86% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 35.71% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2025: 17.24% Strong Buy, 41.38% Buy, 37.93% Hold, 3.45% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 17.86% Strong Buy, 39.29% Buy, 39.29% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS forecast?

Norfolk Southern's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $11.75 for 2024, a 46.14% increase from the reported $8.04 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $13.13, $14.97 for 2026, $17.13 for 2027, $18.43 for 2028, and $20.22 for 2029.

What is Norfolk Southern’s revenue forecast?

Norfolk Southern's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $12.12B for 2024, a -0.31% decrease from the reported $12.16B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $12.52B, $13.15B for 2026, $14.03B for 2027, $14.98B for 2028, and $15.74B for 2029.

What is Norfolk Southern’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Norfolk Southern's average annual net income forecast is $2.67B for 2024, reflecting an 46.18% increase from the reported $1.83B in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $2.95B, $3.29B for 2026, $3.9B for 2027, $4.19B for 2028, and $4.6B for 2029.