What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Norfolk Southern Stock?

Atlanta, Georgia-based Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is a major U.S. freight railroad company valued at $55 billion by market cap. With a history dating back to 1827, it operates a 19,500-mile rail network across 22 states and the District of Columbia, connecting to 800 industrial sites, 175 warehouses, and 43 ports. 

Shares of this railroad behemoth have underperformed the broader market over the past year. NSC has soared 6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 11.9%. However, in 2025, NSC’s stock is up 4%, surpassing SPX’s 1% rise on a YTD basis.