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Norfolk Southern

278.00 USD
-0.09
0.03%
At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
278.00
0.00
0%
1 day
-0.03%
5 days
2.24%
1 month
-0.64%
3 months
11.01%
6 months
18.61%
Year to date
18.5%
1 year
12.9%
5 years
24.7%
10 years
242.74%
 

About: Class-I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the rail hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agriculture, metal, chemical, and forest products.

Employees: 19,600

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

57% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 152 | Existing positions closed: 97

17% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q1] → 14 (+2) [Q2]

12% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $221M | Put options by funds: $197M

11% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $40.6B [Q1] → $45B (+$4.37B) [Q2]

2.35% more ownership

Funds ownership: 75.85% [Q1] → 78.2% (+2.35%) [Q2]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,634 [Q1] → 1,664 (+30) [Q2]

14% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 525 | Existing positions reduced: 607

Research analyst outlook

10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$260
6% downside
Avg. target
$298
7% upside
High target
$323
16% upside

10 analyst ratings

positive
40%
neutral
60%
negative
0%
Citigroup
Ariel Rosa
$305
Neutral
Maintained
30 Jul 2025
Barclays
Brandon Oglenski
$300
Overweight
Maintained
30 Jul 2025
Evercore ISI Group
Jonathan Chappell
$289
In-Line
Downgraded
30 Jul 2025
JP Morgan
Brian Ossenbeck
$288
Neutral
Downgraded
30 Jul 2025
Jefferies
Stephanie Moore
$300
Hold
Downgraded
25 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about NSC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
New Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access
Innovative service increases supply chain options for customers between Louisville and key Western and Southern markets OMAHA, Neb., and ATLANTA , Sept.
New Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether Norfolk Southern Corporation Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ademi Firm continues to investigate Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Union Pacific. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you. In the transaction, shareholders of Norfolk Southern will receive 1.0 Union Pacific common share and $88.82.
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Continues to Investigate Whether Norfolk Southern Corporation Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
Positive
Reuters
5 days ago
Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85 billion plan to buy Norfolk
Union Pacific Corp CEO Jim Vena met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss the railroad's proposed $85 billion buyout of Norfolk Southern Corp , the company said on Friday, as it seeks regulatory approval for the biggest U.S. rail merger in decades.
Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85 billion plan to buy Norfolk
Positive
Reuters
7 days ago
Union Pacific CEO Vena says Norfolk Southern merger will win approval
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena said on Wednesday he was confident that the railroad operator would receive a merger approval from the U.S. administration over its deal with Norfolk Southern.
Union Pacific CEO Vena says Norfolk Southern merger will win approval
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
7 days ago
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC ) Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference September 10, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Mark George - President, CEO & Director Ed Elkins - Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Ravi Shanker MD & Lead Analyst Amazing. So well, that's loud.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents At Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Neutral
Reuters
8 days ago
Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains priority over freight, US Justice Dept says
Norfolk Southern has agreed to give Amtrak passenger trains the "highest priority" over freight trains, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
Norfolk Southern to give Amtrak trains priority over freight, US Justice Dept says
Neutral
PRNewsWire
12 days ago
Norfolk Southern to present at Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference
ATLANTA , Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ed Elkins will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference.
Norfolk Southern to present at Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
Why Is Norfolk Southern (NSC) Down 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Norfolk Southern (NSC) Down 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
21 days ago
Here's Why Investors Should Give Norfolk Southern Stock a Miss Now
NSC battles weak liquidity, tariff pressures and earnings cuts, with shares sliding and industry headwinds adding to the strain.
Here's Why Investors Should Give Norfolk Southern Stock a Miss Now
Neutral
CNBC Television
22 days ago
Union Pacific reached out to CSX only after exclusivity with Norfolk Southern: Sources
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.
Union Pacific reached out to CSX only after exclusivity with Norfolk Southern: Sources
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