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Norfolk Southern (NFS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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NFS Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
13Ratings
Moderate Buy
4 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 13 analysts giving stock ratings to
Norfolk
Southern
in the past 3 months
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NFS Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

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Based on 13 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Norfolk Southern in the last 3 months. The average price target is CHF304.33 with a high forecast of CHF331.25 and a low forecast of CHF273.28. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price TargetCHF331.25Average Price TargetCHF304.33Lowest Price TargetCHF273.28
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Bernstein Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Bernstein
Bernstein
CHF327.93
Buy
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Reiterated
09/25/26
Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF298.12→CHF273.28
Hold
―
Reiterated
09/24/26
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $330 from $360 at RBC CapitalNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $330 from $360 at RBC Capital
Wells Fargo
CHF318.82
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/21/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Norfolk Southern (NSC), Wesco International (WCC)
Citi
CHF290.67→CHF311.37
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/07/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF279.9
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF293.98
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/27/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Industrial Goods Companies: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE: CNI)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF298.12→CHF312.2
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/27/26
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $377 from $360 at BairdNorfolk Southern price target raised to $377 from $360 at Baird
Barclays
CHF298.12→CHF331.25
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/24/26
Barclays Remains a Buy on Norfolk Southern (NSC)
UBS
CHF282.39→CHF300.61
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/24/26
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $363 from $341 at UBSNorfolk Southern price target raised to $363 from $341 at UBS
TD Cowen Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
TD Cowen
TD Cowen
CHF279.07→CHF311.37
Buy
―
Assigned
07/22/26
Analyst Jason Seidl Reiterates Buy on Norfolk Southern, Raising Price Target to $376 After Strong Q2 and Operational Improvements
Susquehanna Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Susquehanna
Susquehanna
CHF279.07→CHF298.12
Hold
―
Assigned
07/14/26
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $360 from $337 at SusquehannaNorfolk Southern price target raised to $360 from $337 at Susquehanna
Raymond James Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Unknown Analyst
Raymond James
Not Ranked
Raymond James
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/13/26
Raymond James Remains a Hold on Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Stephens
CHF293.15
Hold
―
Initiated
07/08/26
Norfolk Southern resumed with an Equal Weight at StephensNorfolk Southern resumed with an Equal Weight at Stephens
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF269.14
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/25/26
Evercore ISI Remains a Hold on Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/09/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Ceco Environmental (NASDAQ: CECO), Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and Evolv Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ: EVLV)
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Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
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Analyst Profile
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Bernstein Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Bernstein
Bernstein
CHF327.93
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/25/26
Bernstein Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF298.12→CHF273.28
Hold
―
Reiterated
09/24/26
Norfolk Southern price target lowered to $330 from $360 at RBC CapitalNorfolk Southern price target lowered to $330 from $360 at RBC Capital
Wells Fargo
CHF318.82
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/21/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Norfolk Southern (NSC), Wesco International (WCC)
Citi
CHF290.67→CHF311.37
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/07/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF279.9
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Norfolk Southern (NSC)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF293.98
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/27/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Industrial Goods Companies: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE: CNI)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF298.12→CHF312.2
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/27/26
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $377 from $360 at BairdNorfolk Southern price target raised to $377 from $360 at Baird
Barclays
CHF298.12→CHF331.25
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/24/26
Barclays Remains a Buy on Norfolk Southern (NSC)
UBS
CHF282.39→CHF300.61
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/24/26
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $363 from $341 at UBSNorfolk Southern price target raised to $363 from $341 at UBS
TD Cowen Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
TD Cowen
TD Cowen
CHF279.07→CHF311.37
Buy
―
Assigned
07/22/26
Analyst Jason Seidl Reiterates Buy on Norfolk Southern, Raising Price Target to $376 After Strong Q2 and Operational Improvements
Susquehanna Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Susquehanna
Susquehanna
CHF279.07→CHF298.12
Hold
―
Assigned
07/14/26
Norfolk Southern price target raised to $360 from $337 at SusquehannaNorfolk Southern price target raised to $360 from $337 at Susquehanna
Raymond James Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Unknown Analyst
Raymond James
Not Ranked
Raymond James
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/13/26
Raymond James Remains a Hold on Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Stephens
CHF293.15
Hold
―
Initiated
07/08/26
Norfolk Southern resumed with an Equal Weight at StephensNorfolk Southern resumed with an Equal Weight at Stephens
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF269.14
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/25/26
Evercore ISI Remains a Hold on Norfolk Southern (NSC)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:NFS
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/09/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Ceco Environmental (NASDAQ: CECO), Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and Evolv Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ: EVLV)
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Best Analysts Covering Norfolk Southern

3 Months
Success Rate
19/32 ratings generated profit
59%
Average Return
+5.88%
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1 Year
Success Rate
27/32 ratings generated profit
84%
Average Return
+21.27%
Copying Christian Wetherbee's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 84.38% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +21.27% per trade.
2 Years
Success Rate
17/19 ratings generated profit
89%
Average Return
+20.82%
Copying Brandon Oglenski's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 89.47% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +20.82% per trade.
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NFS Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
May 26
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 26
Sep 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
6
7
9
10
10
Hold
15
16
20
20
16
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
21
23
29
30
26
In the current month, NFS has received 10 Buy Ratings, 16 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. NFS average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 304.33.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

NFS Financial Forecast

NFS Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NFS is CHF2.96 with a range of CHF2.80 to CHF3.05. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF2.91. NFS beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 37.70% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NFS has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for NFS is CHF2.96 with a range of CHF2.80 to CHF3.05. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF2.91. NFS beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 37.70% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NFS has Performed in-line its overall industry.

NFS Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for NFS is CHF2.85B with a range of CHF2.78B to CHF2.91B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF2.86B. NFS beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 67.07% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NFS has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for NFS is CHF2.85B with a range of CHF2.78B to CHF2.91B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF2.86B. NFS beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 67.07% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year NFS has Performed in-line its overall industry.

NFS Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:NFS’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Norfolk Southern’s 12-month average price target is 304.33.
    What is CH:NFS’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:NFS, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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    Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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        Is Norfolk Southern a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Norfolk Southern has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 4 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is Norfolk Southern’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Norfolk Southern is 304.33. This is based on 13 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is CHF331.25 ,and the lowest forecast is CHF273.28. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Norfolk Southern?
            Norfolk Southern’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 13 Wall Streets Analysts.
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