Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
Norfolk Southern · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 72 calls · price $321.14
What the company does: Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.
📈 Norfolk Southern (NSC) stock price
$321.14+10.6% over range
Oct 14, 25low $278.19 · high $352.98Oct 13, 26
📏 Click 2 points (left → right) to measure the change · click again to clear.
SellBuy
Hold
30% recommend buying · 10 analysts
📊 JPI status : Norfolk Southern has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 NSC price target & analyst consensus — price $321
The price target · all analysts combined (10 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 10$400+24.6%
Median target · of 10 targets$357.5+11.3%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 10$318-1.0%
Current price$321.14
Where these 10 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
990%
$325 ↔ $400
Below
110%
$318
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (179 calls tested). It aims for $355 (+11 %), call made on July 28, 2026, maturing on July 28, 2027 (78 d ago).
The 9 reliable analysts
$360+12 %
The 1 other firm
$325+1.2 %
How to read it: the 9 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 8 aim above the price, 1 below, hence their $360 median. “The 1 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 10 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy330%
Hold770%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 NSC price target all
All 72 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 72 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on NSC most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in NSC? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Norfolk Southern? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Norfolk Southern dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
1.69%annual yield
📈 Steady dividend — 7 yrs of consecutive dividend increases
That's ~$5.40 per share per year.
📈 Norfolk Southern fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 27.4Net margin 21.0 %Revenue growth +11.4 %Fairly valued
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 26 %
2023
Rev −5%Profit −44%
2024
Rev −0%Profit +44%
2025
Rev +0%Profit +10%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Norfolk Southern (NSC)?
2 Congress members have disclosed NSC buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
Josh Gottheimer 2× · 56%Lois Frankel 1× · 45%
✅ Historical analyst reliability on NSC
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Capital ↗ | 100% | +25.6% | 4 |
| Scotiabank ↗ | 100% | +24.3% | 2 |
| Bernstein ↗ | 100% | +17.6% | 5 |
| TD Cowen ↗ | 100% | +12.7% | 2 |
| Stifel ↗ | 91% | +21.3% | 11 |
| Argus Research ↗ | 83% | +26.8% | 6 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 83% | +23.4% | 6 |
| Evercore ISI Group ↗ | 83% | +12.1% | 6 |
| UBS ↗ | 81% | +24.1% | 16 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 77% | +14.4% | 13 |
See the other 15 firms
| Macquarie ↗ | 0% | -41.8% | 2 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 0% | -8.7% | 3 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 32% | -17.7% | 25 |
| Susquehanna ↗ | 33% | +14.7% | 3 |
| Loop Capital ↗ | 40% | -8.7% | 5 |
| Barclays ↗ | 46% | -7.2% | 13 |
| Stephens & Co. ↗ | 50% | -5.8% | 2 |
| Avondale Partners | 50% | +1.1% | 2 |
| Benchmark ↗ | 50% | +2.6% | 10 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 68% | +16.3% | 22 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 71% | +19.5% | 7 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 73% | +8.2% | 11 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 74% | +9.6% | 19 |
| Credit Suisse | 74% | +15.1% | 23 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 75% | +18.0% | 16 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Norfolk Southern would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Norfolk Southern 10 years ago would be worth $4,299 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average. Best year: 2016 (+65%), worst: 2022 (-12%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Norfolk Southern
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,280 | +28% |
| 3 years ago | $1,399 | +40% |
| 5 years ago | $1,248 | +25% |
Return by year (Norfolk Southern)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 0% | $1,000 (0%) |
| 2025 | +28% | $1,280 (+28%) |
| 2024 | -3% | $1,242 (+24%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Norfolk Southern
Loading news…
📋 All analyst calls on NSC
Filtered on — · ✕ show all
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$347
Price at call : $316.99 — gap to target +9%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 7, 27
matures : Oct 7, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$318
Price at call : $316.31 — gap to target +1%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 5, 27
matures : Oct 5, 27
Susquehanna ↗
Oct 2, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$350
Price at call : $317.44 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +5.4% (211 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 2, 27
matures : Oct 2, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Jul 27, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$355
Price at call : $343.35 — gap to target +3%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 56.4% · +7.0% (179 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 27, 27
matures : Jul 27, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$377
Price at call : $343.35 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 27, 27
matures : Jul 27, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$376
Price at call : $343.35 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$338
Price at call : $343.35 — gap to target -2%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$376
Price at call : $343.35 — upside +10%
Today : $321.14 — upside +17%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +8.7% (114 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
See the other 64 calls, newest to oldest
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 24, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$385
Price at call : $343.35 — upside +12%
Today : $321.14 — upside +20%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.7% · +2.8% (589 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 24, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$360
Price at call : $343.35 — gap to target +5%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$400
Price at call : $343.35 — upside +16%
Today : $321.14 — upside +25%
🎯 on NSC : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
Susquehanna ↗
Jul 14, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$360
Price at call : $326.83 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +5.4% (211 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 14, 27
matures : Jul 14, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$316
Price at call : $327.59 — gap to target -4%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$360
Price at call : $327.47 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$351
Price at call : $327.47 — gap to target +7%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 9, 27
matures : Jul 9, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 8, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$365
Price at call : $319.22 — upside +14%
Today : $321.14 — upside +14%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.7% · +2.8% (589 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 8, 27
matures : Jul 8, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$330
Price at call : $316.71 — gap to target +4%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 28, 27
matures : Apr 28, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$337
Price at call : $316.71 — upside +6%
Today : $321.14 — upside +5%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +8.7% (114 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 27, 27
matures : Apr 27, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$360
Price at call : $316.71 — upside +14%
Today : $321.14 — upside +12%
🎯 on NSC : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 27, 27
matures : Apr 27, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Apr 27, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$360
Price at call : $316.71 — gap to target +14%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 27, 27
matures : Apr 27, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Apr 27, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$310
Price at call : $316.71 — gap to target -2%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -3%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 56.4% · +7.0% (179 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 27, 27
matures : Apr 27, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Apr 27, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$325
Price at call : $318.89 — gap to target +2%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 60.7% · +14.4% (150 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 27, 27
matures : Apr 27, 27
▲ Outperform · 🎯$313
Price at call : $287 — upside +9%
Today : $321.14 — upside -3%
🎯 on NSC : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.1% · -1.0% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 31, 27
matures : Mar 31, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Mar 19, 26
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$295
Price at call : $281.09 — gap to target +5%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 60.7% · +14.4% (150 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 19, 27
matures : Mar 19, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$288
Price at call : $291.45 — gap to target -1%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -10%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 2, 27
matures : Feb 2, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$296
Price at call : $291.45 — gap to target +2%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 30, 27
matures : Jan 30, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$300
Price at call : $291.45 — gap to target +3%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 30, 27
matures : Jan 30, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Jan 30, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$320
Price at call : $291.45 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -0%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 30, 27
matures : Jan 30, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$320
Price at call : $291.45 — upside +10%
Today : $321.14 — upside -0%
🎯 on NSC : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 30, 27
matures : Jan 30, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$301
Price at call : $288.2 — gap to target +4%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -6%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 12, 27
matures : Jan 12, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$317
Price at call : $287.21 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 8, 27
matures : Jan 8, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$340
Price at call : $294.43 — upside +15%
Today : $321.14 — upside +6%
🎯 on NSC : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 16, 26
matures : Dec 16, 26
Deutsche Bank ↗
Dec 11, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$297
Price at call : $296.98 — gap to target +0%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on NSC : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 54.2% · +7.6% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 11, 26
matures : Dec 11, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$314
Price at call : $281.64 — upside +11%
Today : $321.14 — upside -2%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +8.7% (114 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 24, 26
matures : Oct 24, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$307
Price at call : $281.64 — gap to target +9%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 24, 26
matures : Oct 24, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$320
Price at call : $281.64 — upside +14%
Today : $321.14 — upside -0%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.2% (486 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 24, 26
matures : Oct 24, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Oct 24, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$315
Price at call : $281.64 — gap to target +12%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 24, 26
matures : Oct 24, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Oct 24, 25
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$305
Price at call : $280.5 — gap to target +9%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -5%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 56.4% · +7.0% (179 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 24, 26
matures : Oct 24, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$316
Price at call : $290.31 — gap to target +9%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 13, 26
matures : Oct 13, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$303
Price at call : $294.89 — gap to target +3%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -6%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
Deutsche Bank ↗
Oct 2, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$354
Price at call : $300.15 — upside +18%
Today : $321.14 — upside +10%
Expected +18% · Actual +5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 54.2% · +7.6% (465 calls)
+5.4%
stock +5% · XLI +10%
matured Oct 2, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$320
Price at call : $298.3 — upside +7%
Today : $321.14 — upside -0%
Expected +7% · Actual +6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
+6.4%
stock +6% · XLI +10%
matured Oct 2, 26
Susquehanna ↗
Sep 25, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$295
Price at call : $297.49 — gap to target -1%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +5.4% (211 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 25, 26
matures : Sep 25, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$305
Price at call : $278 — gap to target +10%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -5%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 26
matures : Jul 30, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 29.3% · -2.1% (82 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 26
matures : Jul 30, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$300
Price at call : $279 — upside +8%
Today : $321.14 — upside -7%
Expected +8% · Actual +20% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
+19.7%
stock +20% · XLI +17%
matured Jul 30, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jul 30, 25
■ In-Line neutral · not a buy · 🎯$289
Price at call : $279 — gap to target +4%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -10%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 60.7% · +14.4% (150 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 26
matures : Jul 30, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$288
Price at call : $279 — gap to target +3%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -10%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +6.8% (582 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 26
matures : Jul 30, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$300
Price at call : $282.38 — gap to target +6%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 62.1% · +9.3% (293 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 25, 26
matures : Jul 25, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$300
Price at call : $280.27 — gap to target +7%
Today : $321.14 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on NSC : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 22, 26
matures : Jul 22, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$305
Price at call : $277.38 — upside +10%
Today : $321.14 — upside -5%
Expected +10% · Actual +19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.1% · -1.0% (81 calls)
+19.4%
stock +19% · XLI +19%
matured Jul 21, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Jul 17, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$305
Price at call : $269.81 — upside +13%
Today : $321.14 — upside -5%
Expected +13% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+26.1%
stock +26% · XLI +18%
matured Jul 17, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$295
Price at call : $260.04 — upside +13%
Today : $321.14 — upside -8%
Expected +13% · Actual +25% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.1% · -1.0% (81 calls)
+24.5%
stock +25% · XLI +21%
matured Jul 8, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Jul 2, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$290
Price at call : $262 — upside +11%
Today : $321.14 — upside -10%
Expected +11% · Actual +23% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+23.2%
stock +23% · XLI +24%
matured Jul 2, 26
B of A Securities ↗
May 16, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$280
Price at call : $243.77 — upside +15%
Today : $321.14 — upside -13%
Expected +15% · Actual +31% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+31.3%
stock +31% · XLI +18%
matured May 16, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Apr 24, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$267
Price at call : $221.71 — upside +20%
Today : $321.14 — upside -17%
Expected +20% · Actual +44% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+43.8%
stock +44% · XLI +34%
matured Apr 24, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Mar 25, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$272
Price at call : $234 — upside +16%
Today : $321.14 — upside -15%
Expected +16% · Actual +21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+20.8%
stock +21% · XLI +23%
matured Mar 25, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Oct 23, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$291
Price at call : $253.42 — upside +15%
Today : $321.14 — upside -9%
Expected +15% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+10.7%
stock +11% · XLI +14%
matured Oct 23, 25
Loop Capital ↗
Oct 23, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$287
Price at call : $253.42 — upside +13%
Today : $321.14 — upside -11%
Expected +13% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.2% · -5.3% (56 calls)
+10.7%
stock +11% · XLI +14%
matured Oct 23, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$286
Price at call : $245.91 — upside +16%
Today : $321.14 — upside -11%
Expected +16% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.1% · -1.0% (81 calls)
+17.3%
stock +17% · XLI +10%
matured Oct 9, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$285
Price at call : $213.75 — upside +33%
Today : $321.14 — upside -11%
Expected +33% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.1% · -1.0% (81 calls)
+21.7%
stock +22% · XLI +24%
matured Jul 8, 25
Loop Capital ↗
Apr 18, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$270
Price at call : $241.28 — upside +12%
Today : $321.14 — upside -16%
Expected +12% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.2% · -5.3% (56 calls)
-9.3%
stock -9% · XLI +2%
matured Apr 18, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$272
Price at call : $240.14 — upside +13%
Today : $321.14 — upside -15%
Expected +13% · Actual +5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 100% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.1% · -1.0% (81 calls)
+4.9%
stock +5% · XLI +24%
matured Jan 21, 25
B of A Securities ↗
Dec 1, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$248
Price at call : $226.47 — upside +10%
Today : $321.14 — upside -23%
Expected +10% · Actual +20% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+20.4%
stock +20% · XLI +31%
matured Nov 30, 24
B of A Securities ↗
Jul 11, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$253
Price at call : $230.97 — upside +10%
Today : $321.14 — upside -21%
Expected +10% · Actual -4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
-4.3%
stock -4% · XLI +13%
matured Jul 10, 24
B of A Securities ↗
Feb 14, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$269
Price at call : $235.28 — upside +14%
Today : $321.14 — upside -16%
Expected +14% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+7.2%
stock +7% · XLI +15%
matured Feb 14, 24
B of A Securities ↗
Oct 28, 21
▲ Buy · 🎯$325
Price at call : $293.17 — upside +11%
Today : $321.14 — upside +1%
Expected +11% · Actual -22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
-21.8%
stock -22% · XLI -9%
matured Oct 28, 22
B of A Securities ↗
Sep 5, 19
▲ Buy · 🎯$215
Price at call : $176.28 — upside +22%
Today : $321.14 — upside -33%
Expected +22% · Actual +19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
+18.6%
stock +19% · XLI +1%
matured Sep 4, 20
B of A Securities ↗
Apr 1, 19
▲ Buy
Actual -25% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 75% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
-24.6%
stock -25% · XLI -23%
matured Mar 31, 20
Loop Capital ↗
Oct 24, 18
▲ Buy · 🎯$190
Price at call : $164.24 — upside +16%
Today : $321.14 — upside -41%
Expected +16% · Actual +15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.2% · -5.3% (56 calls)
+14.6%
stock +15% · XLI +13%
matured Oct 24, 19
Loop Capital ↗
Mar 15, 18
▼ Sell · 🎯$135
Price at call : $138.59 — upside -3%
Today : $321.14 — upside -58%
Expected -3% · Actual +32% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.2% · -5.3% (56 calls)
-31.7%
stock +32% · XLI -2%
matured Mar 15, 19
Loop Capital ↗
Nov 27, 17
▼ Sell
Actual +28% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on NSC : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.2% · -5.3% (56 calls)
-27.7%
stock +28% · XLI -2%
matured Nov 27, 18
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Norfolk Southern stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Norfolk Southern, the analyst consensus is "Hold", with an average price target of $358 (+11% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (4 calls tracked on Norfolk Southern). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Norfolk Southern? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Norfolk Southern is $400 (+25% above today's price); the average is $358. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Norfolk Southern on our site before trusting it.
Is Norfolk Southern still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 25 analysts have a real record on Norfolk Southern, the best hitting 100% over 4 calls. Current consensus: "Hold". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Norfolk Southern? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in NSC (and why hesitate).
What has Norfolk Southern's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: NSC performance & returns.
Does Norfolk Southern pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: NSC's dividend.
What is the best month to buy NSC?
The 12 months ranked by the stock's past returns: best & worst month to buy NSC.
UNP 
FDX 
UBER 
UPS 
JBHT 
CSX 
UAL 
LYFT