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Norfolk Southern - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Consensus Price Target

$261.78
16.64% Upside
High Forecast$300.00
Average Forecast$261.78
Low Forecast$175.00
TypeCurrent Forecast
6/2/23 to 6/1/24		1 Month Ago
5/3/23 to 5/2/24		3 Months Ago
3/4/23 to 3/3/24		1 Year Ago
6/2/22 to 6/2/23
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$261.78$262.32$242.31$242.48
Forecasted Upside16.64% Upside9.65% Upside6.81% Upside10.95% Upside
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NSC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NSC Price Targets by Month

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Norfolk Southern Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNorfolk SouthernTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.52
2.49
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside16.64% Upside28.83% Upside9.91% Upside
News Sentiment RatingPositive News
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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/23/2024Royal Bank of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$270.00+17.08%
5/13/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$305.00 ➝ $275.00+18.91%
4/25/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$302.00 ➝ $294.00+24.68%
4/25/2024Benchmark
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$277.00+18.75%
4/18/2024Loop Capital
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$261.00 ➝ $270.00+10.92%
4/12/2024Stifel Nicolaus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$233.00 ➝ $244.00-2.29%
4/10/2024Susquehanna
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $265.00+4.58%
4/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $275.00+9.89%
4/8/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy$300.00+19.99%
3/21/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$252.00 ➝ $283.00+9.11%
3/21/2024TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$236.00 ➝ $253.00-3.15%
2/8/2024Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$253.00 ➝ $286.00+13.11%
1/29/2024BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$250.00 ➝ $245.00+4.99%
1/29/2024Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$185.00 ➝ $175.00-25.30%
1/22/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$272.00+16.21%
12/1/2023Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $248.00+13.68%
10/26/2023Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$245.00 ➝ $220.00+17.26%
7/11/2023Vertical Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$260.00+13.57%
5/17/2023Evercore ISI
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$242.00+13.90%
4/27/2023VNET Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingMaintains
3/20/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower Target$266.00 ➝ $258.00+25.31%
3/15/2023Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/21/2023Wolfe Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$255.00+11.77%
1/26/2023Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform$256.00 ➝ $259.00+6.60%
1/26/2023Credit Suisse Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $275.00+13.18%
10/27/2022Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower Target$247.00 ➝ $243.00+7.49%
10/27/2022Stephens
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetEqual Weight$225.00 ➝ $230.00+1.79%
10/27/2022Susquehanna Bancshares
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost Target$218.00 ➝ $220.00-0.95%
10/13/2022TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/7/2022Robert W. Baird
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $240.00+9.62%

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NSC Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norfolk Southern's stock forecast and purchase recommendation?

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Norfolk Southern is $261.78, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $175.00. The consensus rating for Norfolk Southern stock is Moderate Buy based on the current 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for NSC. Learn more on NSC's analyst rating history.

Do Wall Street analysts like Norfolk Southern more than its competitors?

Analysts like Norfolk Southern more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Norfolk Southern is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how NSC compares to other companies.

Is Norfolk Southern being upgraded by Wall Street analysts?

Over the previous 90 days, Norfolk Southern's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Does Norfolk Southern's stock price have much upside?

According to analysts, Norfolk Southern's stock has a predicted upside of 9.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Norfolk Southern?

Norfolk Southern has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.


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This page (NYSE:NSC) was last updated on 6/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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