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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NSC - US6558441084 - Common Stock

291.75 USD
+1.92 (+0.66%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
291.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, NSC scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, NSC has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NSC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 72% of all stocks.
NSC is one of the better performing stocks in the Ground Transportation industry, it outperforms 88% of 43 stocks in the same industry.
NSC is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so NSC is lagging the market slightly.
NSC has an average volume of 1338980 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month NSC has a been trading in a tight range between 279.81 and 294.00.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC Weekly stock chart
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, NSC also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 291.15, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

212.54

303.42

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 279.52 to 291.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 274.71 to 274.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @214.69 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 300.16 to 300.42. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for NSC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for NSC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength72.94POSITIVENSC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72.94% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NSC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NSC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NSC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.49NEUTRALThe RSI value for NSC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.14POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests NSC has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)81.61OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests NSC may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.37LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for NSC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)17.75NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for NSC suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
294.01280.0813.93 (4.74%)21.11%
An entry @294.01. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @280.08. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 13.93 points, which is 4.74%.When investing 21.11% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC Daily stock chart

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP

NYSE:NSC (12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 291.75 0 (0%)

291.75

+1.92 (+0.66%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Performance
% Chg0.66%
1 Week3.05%
2 Weeks3.67%
1 Month3.4%
3 Month5.04%
6 Month16.34%
12 Month11.88%
2 Year23.42%
3 Year18.4%
5 Year22.79%
10 Year244.9%
15 Year364.42%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.24
ATR(20)%1.37%
ATR Inc15.05%
Range Today5.11
ADR(20)3.86
ADR(20)%1.32%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS72.94
3 months CRS74.05
6 months CRS77.22
Mansfield0.17
10 Day High294
10 Day Low280.09
20 Day High294
20 Day Low279.81
52 Week High302.24
52 Week Low201.63
CS1 End291.15
CR1 Start300.16
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.73%
DER(5)0.51%
Volume2.39M
Volume Incr-8.89%
Vol(5)1.28M
Vol(50)1.34M

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to NSC.


What is the trend direction for NSC stock?

The current trend direction for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for NSC stock?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) has an RSI value of 59.4937. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?

The buy/sell signal for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?

NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) has a support level at 291.15 and a resistance level at 300.16. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of NSC support and resistance levels.