NSC Stock Norfolk Southern Corporation
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-17 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Network-efficiency gains and pricing recovery offer turnaround upside after operational disruption.
Future value: $359.11 (+9.85%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Turnaround catalysts are material, though execution risk tempers conviction.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-0.17%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
Is NSC a buy right now?
Trend: NSC is trading above the 50-day average (+2.28%), RSI 55 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of -1.43%.
Valuation & quality: Norfolk Southern Corporation trades on a trailing P/E of 28.5, forward P/E 23.3, PEG 3.88, price-to-book 4.62; fundamentals show net margin 20.7%, return on equity 16.8%, revenue growth 13.6% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 18 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $360.28 (+7.9% vs the last close; range $297.00 – $400.00), consensus rating “hold”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 1.64%.
Our screen: ACCUMULATE (score 1) — Network-efficiency gains and pricing recovery offer turnaround upside after operational disruption.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.80% | +10.00% | -3.40% | +3.20% | +6.60% | +2.20% | -9.90% | +8.10% |
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About Norfolk Southern Corporation
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Railroads · United States · 19,300 employees · Website
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