NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:NSC • US6558441084
314.65 USD
-3.18 (-1%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 10:45 AM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$314.85
+ 0.06% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 21, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.65
Revenue Estimate3.02B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
69.63%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$314.85
Upside
+ 0.06%
From current price of $314.65 to mean target of $314.85, Based on 27 analyst forecasts
Low
$285.06
Median
$311.10
High
$367.50
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-0.75%
3 Months
-0.98%
Price Target Summary
27 analysts have analysed NSC and the average price target is 314.85 USD. This implies a price increase of 0.06% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 314.65.
The average price target has been revised downward by 0.98% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
69.63%
NSC was analyzed by 27 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 70. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about NSC.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
NSC was analyzed by 27 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-30 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2026-01-30 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-30 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-12 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-08 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-12-16 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-11 | Deutsche Bank | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2025-10-24 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-24 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-10-24 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-24 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2025-10-24 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-13 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-08 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-02 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-02 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-09-25 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-07-30 | Benchmark | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2025-07-30 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-30 | Evercore ISI Group | Downgrade | Outperform -> In-Line |
| 2025-07-30 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight -> Neutral |
| 2025-07-30 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-07-25 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 21, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.65
Revenue Estimate3.02B
Revenue Q2Q0.90%
EPS Q2Q-1.65%
Number of Analysts22
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-1.27%
Revenue (3 Months)
-2.39%
EPS (1 Month)
-6.38%
EPS (3 Months)
-10.46%
Next Earnings Summary
NSC is expected to report earnings on 4/21/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 2.65 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.02B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 2.39% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 12.156B -4.62% | 12.123B -0.27% | 12.18B 0.47% | 12.581B 3.29% | 13.184B 4.79% | 13.747B 4.27% | 14.612B 6.29% | 15.437B 5.65% | 15.756B 2.07% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 5.265B -12.69% | 5.932B 12.67% | 5.597B -5.65% | 5.717B 2.14% | 6.157B 7.70% | 6.475B 5.16% | 6.916B 6.81% | 7.188B 3.93% | 8.08B 12.41% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 3.967B -17.51% | 4.579B 15.43% | 4.204B -8.19% | 4.245B 0.98% | 4.647B 9.47% | 4.952B 6.56% | 5.429B 9.63% | 5.739B 5.71% | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 32.63% | 37.77% | 34.52% | 33.74% | 35.25% | 36.02% | 37.15% | 37.18% | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 11.75 -15.47% | 11.84 0.77% | 12.50 5.57% | 12.39 -0.90% | 13.78 11.26% | 15.17 10.09% | 16.71 10.14% | 18.41 10.14% | 22.69 23.29% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 2.65 -1.65% | 3.20 -2.85% | 3.42 3.71% | 3.26 1.14% | 3.15 19.20% | 3.69 15.50% | 3.86 12.75% | 3.65 12.04% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 3.02B 0.90% | 3.164B 1.74% | 3.237B 4.32% | 3.219B 8.24% | 3.216B 6.49% | 3.368B 6.45% | 3.449B 6.55% | 3.395B 5.47% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 1.312B 0.38% | 1.47B -19.67% | 1.535B -28.74% | 1.505B -36.87% | 1.48B 12.80% | 1.644B 11.84% | 1.69B 10.10% | 1.627B 8.11% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 942.44M -1.93% | 1.105B -2.90% | 1.173B 5.30% | 1.15B 16.04% | 1.097B 16.40% | 1.263B 14.30% | 1.307B 11.42% | 1.246B 8.35% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
6.67%
EPS Next 5 Year
8.05%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
3.67%
Revenue Next 5 Year
4.58%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
14.92%
EBIT Next 5 Year
11.00%
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC Forecast FAQ
What is the average price target for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?
27 analysts have analysed NSC and the average price target is 314.85 USD. This implies a price increase of 0.06% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 314.65.
When does NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) report earnings?
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) will report earnings on 2026-04-21, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for NSC stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is 2.65 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.02B USD.
Can you provide the expected long term growth rate for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP stock?
The expected long term growth rate for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is 3.67%.