Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock Forecast
NSC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.43 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $356.11 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $3.51
- 52-week range
- $278.19 – $352.98
NSC analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NSC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NSC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.47 | $3.39 | $3.55 | $3.30 | +5.1% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.85 | $12.58 | $13.10 | $12.49 | +2.9% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.32 | $13.68 | $14.75 | $12.85 | +11.4% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NSC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.48B | $3.43B | $3.56B | +12.1% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.31B | $12.88B | $13.54B | +9.3% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.90B | $13.37B | $14.43B | +4.5% | 18 |
NSC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NSC revenue: reported and forecast
NSC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.38 | $3.59 | $3.59 | $3.50 | $3.47 | +2.4% | 0 up · 13 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.42 | $12.97 | $12.97 | $12.88 | $12.85 | +3.5% | 3 up · 13 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.85 | $14.30 | $14.32 | $14.29 | $14.32 | +3.4% | 9 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NSC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NSC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from NSC
21 analysts cover Norfolk Southern; their consensus rating is hold (3.43 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $356.11, 8.9% above the latest close of $326.92. Analysts expect earnings of $12.85 per share for 2026, +2.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $14.32 per share on revenue of $13.9 billion. Norfolk Southern beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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NSC forecast FAQ
What is Norfolk Southern's price target?
The average analyst price target for Norfolk Southern is $356.11, 8.9% above the latest close of $326.92.
Is Norfolk Southern a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Norfolk Southern, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 16 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Norfolk Southern's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.85 per share for 2026 (range $12.58 to $13.10); for 2027 the estimate is $14.32.
What is Norfolk Southern's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $13.3 billion, growth of 9.3%; for 2027 it is $13.9 billion.
When does Norfolk Southern report earnings?
Norfolk Southern is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.51.
Does Norfolk Southern usually beat earnings estimates?
Norfolk Southern reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.