Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 48 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 21 Buy, 24 Hold, 3 Sell.
The consensus price target is $315.33 (low: $288.00, high: $342.00), representing an upside of 5.2% from the current price $299.70.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $11.75 and revenue of $12.12B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $11.58 vs est $11.75 (missed -1.5%). 2025: actual $12.75 vs est $12.02 (beat +6.1%). Analyst accuracy: 96%.
NSC Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$315.33
▲ +5.22% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 48 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Norfolk Southern Corporation, the average price target is $315.33, with a high forecast of $342.00, and a low forecast of $288.00.
The average price target represents a +5.22% change from the last price of $299.70.
Highest Price Target
$342.00
Average Price Target
$315.33
Lowest Price Target
$288.00
NSC Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 48 analysts giving stock ratings to Norfolk Southern Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — NSC
96%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $11.58
vs Est $11.75
▼ 1.5% off
2025
Actual $12.75
vs Est $12.02
▲ 5.7% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is improving.
Revenue Estimates — NSC
100%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $12.123B
vs Est $12.118B
▲ 0.0% off
2025
Actual $12.180B
vs Est $12.215B
▼ 0.3% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
