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Norfolk Southern Corporation is projected to rise to $377.68 by 2027, a +16% move from its current price of $325.68. NSC is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $322.38 | $325.83 | $329.31 | +0.04% |
| May 30 | $321.10 | $325.97 | $330.91 | +0.09% |
| May 31 | $320.16 | $326.12 | $332.18 | +0.13% |
| Jun 1 | $319.39 | $326.26 | $333.28 | +0.18% |
| Jun 2 | $318.74 | $326.41 | $334.26 | +0.22% |
| Jun 3 | $318.15 | $326.55 | $335.17 | +0.27% |
| Jun 4 | $317.63 | $326.70 | $336.02 | +0.31% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $317.63 | $326.70 | $336.02 | +0.31% |
| Week 2 | $314.93 | $327.72 | $341.03 | +0.63% |
| Week 3 | $313.11 | $328.75 | $345.17 | +0.94% |
| Week 4 | $311.73 | $329.77 | $348.87 | +1.26% |
| Week 5 | $310.63 | $330.81 | $352.29 | +1.57% |
| Week 6 | $309.74 | $331.84 | $355.53 | +1.89% |
| Week 7 | $308.99 | $332.88 | $358.61 | +2.21% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.
The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network.
Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
NSC is an Industrials stock with a current price of $314.53 and a market capitalization of $70.64B. It is ranked 239 in market cap among all listed securities.
The price outlook reflected in the year-by-year forecast shows a path of upside from the current level, with 2026 forecasting an average price of $314.53 and a neutral sentiment, followed by rising averages and bullish sentiment in later years. The sequence includes 2027 $362.59 avg, 2028 $444.26 avg, 2029 $545.13 avg, and 2030 $586.45 avg, then extending to 2040 $1,359.94 avg and 2050 $2,688.34 avg, with corresponding upside potential (ROI) through 2050.
A major floor 14.6% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.6% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 5.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key NSC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of NSC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $316.74 | Buy | $319.35 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $316.62 | Buy | $317.23 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $315.07 | Buy | $314.51 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $302.84 | Buy | $308.26 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $301.52 | Buy | $302.33 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $294.09 | Buy | $292.32 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 64.87 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 227.18 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.15 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 4.38 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.20 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.18 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 5.73 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 64.64 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 13.33 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 96.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 318.78 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 19.04 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.36 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish with sentiment BULLISH, RSI14 at 50, and moving averages showing a constructive stance: SMA50 at $301.52 and SMA200 at $293.66. Support is cited at $297.56 and resistance at $321.44.
Over the last 30 days, the price has traded in a range of $294.29 to $336.16, outlining a near-term trading band around the current level.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $278.19 | $325.68 | $447.76 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $308.54 | $377.68 | $483.93 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $373.36 | $465.37 | $611.86 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $455.61 | $576.48 | $773.72 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $483.91 | $620.46 | $847.48 | +91% | Bullish | |
| $536.79 | $696.58 | $966.27 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $557.25 | $731.21 | $1,028.57 | +125% | Bullish | |
| $582.98 | $772.98 | $1,101.25 | +137% | Bullish | |
| $677.78 | $907.56 | $1,308.30 | +179% | Bullish | |
| $755.27 | $1,020.84 | $1,487.85 | +213% | Bullish | |
| $1,042.97 | $1,470.05 | $2,244.64 | +351% | Bullish | |
| $1,953.21 | $2,952.11 | $4,830.46 | +806% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $278.19 | $325.68 | $380.43 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $279.55 | $326.10 | $387.80 | +0.13% |
| July 2026 | $289.11 | $339.21 | $407.20 | +4.02% |
| August 2026 | $296.08 | $348.95 | $421.94 | +2.87% |
| September 2026 | $294.94 | $348.89 | $424.37 | -0.02% |
| October 2026 | $298.82 | $354.69 | $433.75 | +1.66% |
| November 2026 | $306.25 | $364.60 | $447.97 | +2.79% |
| December 2026 | $303.88 | $362.81 | $447.76 | -0.49% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month NSC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, NSC could reach as high as $447.76, with a base case around $325.68 and support toward $278.19 — roughly 0% from $325.68. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect NSC to range from $308.54 to $483.93 through 2027. The $377.68 average target implies a +16% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The NSC price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $465.37 (low $373.36, high $611.86) — a potential gain of +43% on today's $325.68. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, NSC is projected to trade between $455.61 and $773.72, averaging $576.48 — a potential gain of +77% from today's $325.68. That is up +24% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $620.46, within a $483.91 to $847.48 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +91% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, NSC could reach as high as $966.27, with a base case around $696.58 and support toward $536.79 — roughly +114% from $325.68. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NSC to range from $557.25 to $1,028.57 through 2032. The $731.21 average target implies a +125% move from current prices. That is up +5% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The NSC price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $772.98 (low $582.98, high $1,101.25) — a potential gain of +137% on today's $325.68. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, NSC is projected to trade between $677.78 and $1,308.30, averaging $907.56 — a potential gain of +179% from today's $325.68. That is up +17% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $1,020.84, within a $755.27 to $1,487.85 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +213% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, NSC could reach as high as $2,244.64, with a base case around $1,470.05 and support toward $1,042.97 — roughly +351% from $325.68. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NSC to range from $1,953.21 to $4,830.46 through 2050. The $2,952.11 average target implies a +806% move from current prices. That is up +101% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in NSC today (≈ 3.070499 NSC) could be worth
$9,064.46
+$8,064.46 (+806%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NSC price of $2,952.11 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in NSCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in NSC on May 27, 2025 (≈ 4.085134 NSC) would be worth
$1,330.45
+$330.45 (+33.0%) today · 1.33× · US Dollar
Based on a NSC entry price of $244.79 vs. today's $325.68.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $311.84 | $1,044.38 | +4.4% |
| 1 month ago | $318.89 | $1,021.29 | +2.1% |
| 3 months ago | $313.01 | $1,040.48 | +4.0% |
| 6 months ago | $292.09 | $1,115 | +11.5% |
| 1 year ago | $244.79 | $1,330.45 | +33.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $281.44 | $1,157.19 | +15.7% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our NSC forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $650.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $650.00: $145.99B
The multi-year forecast envisions a continuing uptrend, with the 2030 average price at $586.45 and a max of $801.20, implying an 86.5% ROI and a bullish sentiment. By 2040 the average climbs to $1,359.94 with a max of $2,076.74, reflecting a 332.4% ROI and continued bullish momentum.
Looking further to 2050, the average is projected at $2,688.34 and the max at $4,399.20, for a 754.7% ROI, with a bullish sentiment indicated throughout.
These are estimates of future values and are not guaranteed. They reflect a long-run upward trajectory with associated uncertainty and should be weighed against individual risk tolerance and market conditions.
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2030 min: $457.31, avg: $586.45, max: $801.20; ROI: 86.5%; sentiment: BULLISH.
The forecast shows a long-run bullish trajectory, with rising averages from 2026 onward (e.g., 2027 avg $362.59, 2028 $444.26, 2030 $586.45; 2040 $1,359.94; 2050 $2,688.34) and high long-term upside (e.g., 754.7% ROI by 2050). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2035 forecast shows a max of $1,379.71, and an average of $946.51, indicating a potential to exceed $1,000 under the projected path.
Current price: $314.53. Market cap: $70.64B.
Sentiment: BULLISH. RSI14: 50. SMA50: $301.52. SMA200: $293.66. Support: $297.56. Resistance: $321.44. Thirty-day range: $294.29 to $336.16.
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