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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating
Hold
23 analysts·High coverage
39%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
939%
Hold
1357%
Sell
14%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Current price is 1% above analyst consensus — near fair value expected.

Bear Case
$288.00
-9%
Consensus
$312.43
-1%
Bull Case
$342.00
+8%
Price Range23 analysts
Low
Consensus
High
$288.00
$342.00
Current Target
Current Price
$315.78
Above Target
$3.35

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

2026E$12.16(14 analysts)
P/E25x
Current: 24.8x
Actual
Estimate
Range (Low–High)
Stock Alarm Pro
Forward Growth Estimates (YoY)
FY2027
Rev+4.78%
EPS+11.26%
FY2028
Rev+4.91%
EPS+10.64%
FY2029
Rev+5.91%
EPS+10.82%

Earnings Surprises

Beat rate:58%(7/12 quarters)
Avg surprise:+2.5%
Beat
Miss
Inline
Estimate
Based on reported EPS vs consensus estimate.

Recent Analyst Actions

Feb 6, 2026UBS
Norfolk Southern downgraded to Neutral from Buy at UBS
Target:$342.00
+11.4%from $306.91
Feb 2, 2026Robert W. Baird
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $288 from $293 at Baird
Target:$288.00
-1.1%from $291.07
Jan 30, 2026RBC Capital
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $320 from $325 at RBC Capital
Target:$320.00
+11.1%from $288.09
Dec 18, 2025RBC Capital
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $325 from $315 at RBC Capital
Target:$325.00
+10.4%from $294.43
Dec 16, 2025Barclays
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $340 from $320 at Barclays
Target:$340.00
+13.9%from $298.56
Dec 11, 2025Deutsche Bank
Norfolk Southern downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank
Target:$297.00
+0.9%from $294.26
Dec 5, 2025Robert W. Baird
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $293 from $300 at Baird
Target:$293.00
-0.7%from $295.11
Oct 24, 2025RBC Capital
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $315 from $320 at RBC Capital
Target:$315.00
+11.9%from $281.50
Oct 24, 2025BMO Capital
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $305 from $285 at BMO Capital
Target:$305.00
+7.4%from $284.00
Oct 2, 2025Barclays
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $320 from $300 at Barclays
Target:$320.00
+7.1%from $298.68
Oct 1, 2025Deutsche Bank
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $354 from $290 at Deutsche Bank
Target:$354.00
+18.5%from $298.68
Sep 25, 2025Susquehanna
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $295 from $284 at Susquehanna
Target:$295.00
+0.6%from $293.32
Jun 24, 2025Susquehanna
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $260 from $250 at Susquehanna
Target:$260.00
+1.0%from $257.46
Apr 24, 2025BMO Capital
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $255 from $265 at BMO Capital
Target:$255.00
+12.7%from $226.18
Mar 7, 2025Deutsche Bank
Norfolk Southern initiated with a Buy at Deutsche Bank
Target:$293.00
+21.0%from $242.22
Jan 8, 2025Susquehanna
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $265 from $285 at Susquehanna
Target:$265.00
+11.5%from $237.76
Oct 23, 2024Loop Capital Markets
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $287 at Loop Capital
Target:$287.00
+10.2%from $260.43
Oct 23, 2024Susquehanna
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $285 at Susquehanna
Target:$285.00
+9.4%from $260.43
Oct 23, 2024RBC Capital
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $282 at RBC Capital
Target:$282.00
+8.3%from $260.43
Oct 23, 2024Wells Fargo
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $280 from $270 at Wells Fargo
Target:$280.00
+7.5%from $260.43
Oct 23, 2024UBS
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $309 at UBS
Target:$309.00
+18.6%from $260.43
Oct 22, 2024Jefferies
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $285 at Jefferies
Target:$285.00
+9.4%from $260.43
Oct 22, 2024Barclays
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $290 at Barclays
Target:$290.00
+11.4%from $260.43
Oct 22, 2024Citigroup
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $302 from $294 at Citi
Target:$302.00
+15.4%from $261.62
Oct 22, 2024CFRA
Norfolk Southern (NSC) PT Raised to $248 at CFRA
Target:$248.00
-5.1%from $261.46

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