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Norfolk Southern Corporation is projected to rise to $407.78 by 2027, a +20% move from its current price of $338.84. 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 7/29/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | $334.28 | $339.00 | $343.78 | +0.05% |
| Aug 1 | $332.50 | $339.15 | $345.94 | +0.09% |
| Aug 2 | $331.17 | $339.31 | $347.64 | +0.14% |
| Aug 3 | $330.08 | $339.46 | $349.11 | +0.18% |
| Aug 4 | $329.14 | $339.62 | $350.43 | +0.23% |
| Aug 5 | $328.31 | $339.77 | $351.64 | +0.28% |
| Aug 6 | $327.56 | $339.93 | $352.77 | +0.32% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $327.56 | $339.93 | $352.77 | +0.32% |
| Week 2 | $323.61 | $341.03 | $359.38 | +0.65% |
| Week 3 | $320.85 | $342.12 | $364.81 | +0.97% |
| Week 4 | $318.70 | $343.23 | $369.64 | +1.29% |
| Week 5 | $316.94 | $344.33 | $374.09 | +1.62% |
| Week 6 | $315.45 | $345.44 | $378.28 | +1.95% |
| Week 7 | $314.17 | $346.55 | $382.27 | +2.28% |
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 listed in the Industrials sector and has a current price of $350.66 with a market capitalization of $78.76B. It is ranked 190 by market cap size. The current price and forecast indicate meaningful upside potential over the multi-year horizon, with a path from a 2026 average of $350.66 toward substantially higher levels by 2050.
The forecast sequence shows an initially flat 2026 reading, followed by steady gains into the 2030s and large upside by 2050.
A major floor 17.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 11.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.9% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 11.9% 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 | $337.82 | Buy | $339.64 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $335.03 | Buy | $335.36 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $327.56 | Buy | $329.04 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $317.39 | Buy | $319.78 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $308.64 | Buy | $312.12 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $300.84 | Buy | $301.06 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.77 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 50.47 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 139.55 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -17.73 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 1.47 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 7.56 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.92 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 82.27 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.27 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 18.25 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 66.95 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 15.88 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 92.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 341.13 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 24.87 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 4.23 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 70 and the stock trading above key moving averages. The SMA50 is $316.77 and the SMA200 is $300.62, signaling a constructive intermediate-term trend. Nearby support sits at $300.08 and resistance at $348.55, while the 30-day price range spans from $319.60 to $384.73.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $278.19 | $338.84 | $453.63 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $334.31 | $407.78 | $519.78 | +20% | Bullish | |
| $385.13 | $478.70 | $626.92 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $469.87 | $593.10 | $793.44 | +75% | Bullish | |
| $545.92 | $698.46 | $951.33 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $587.96 | $761.47 | $1,053.64 | +125% | Bullish | |
| $598.18 | $783.49 | $1,099.60 | +131% | Bullish | |
| $667.79 | $883.90 | $1,256.66 | +161% | Bullish | |
| $744.36 | $995.09 | $1,431.70 | +194% | Bullish | |
| $842.68 | $1,137.20 | $1,654.43 | +236% | Bullish | |
| $1,143.56 | $1,609.71 | $2,454.43 | +375% | Bullish | |
| $2,324.75 | $3,509.84 | $5,737.26 | +936% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $278.19 | $338.84 | $395.51 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $291.24 | $339.74 | $404.02 | +0.27% |
| September 2026 | $301.20 | $353.33 | $424.04 | +4.00% |
| October 2026 | $309.19 | $364.36 | $440.48 | +3.12% |
| November 2026 | $308.45 | $364.84 | $443.69 | +0.13% |
| December 2026 | $312.59 | $371.00 | $453.63 | +1.69% |
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 $453.63, with a base case around $338.84 and support toward $278.19 — roughly 0% from $338.84. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect NSC to range from $334.31 to $519.78 through 2027. The $407.78 average target implies a +20% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NSC price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $478.70 (low $385.13, high $626.92) — a potential gain of +41% on today's $338.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, NSC is projected to trade between $469.87 and $793.44, averaging $593.10 — a potential gain of +75% from today's $338.84. That is up +24% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $698.46, within a $545.92 to $951.33 range. That is up +18% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +106% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, NSC could reach as high as $1,053.64, with a base case around $761.47 and support toward $587.96 — roughly +125% from $338.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NSC to range from $598.18 to $1,099.60 through 2032. The $783.49 average target implies a +131% move from current prices. That is up +3% 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 $883.90 (low $667.79, high $1,256.66) — a potential gain of +161% on today's $338.84. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, NSC is projected to trade between $744.36 and $1,431.70, averaging $995.09 — a potential gain of +194% from today's $338.84. That is up +13% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $1,137.20, within a $842.68 to $1,654.43 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +236% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, NSC could reach as high as $2,454.43, with a base case around $1,609.71 and support toward $1,143.56 — roughly +375% from $338.84. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NSC to range from $2,324.75 to $5,737.26 through 2050. The $3,509.84 average target implies a +936% move from current prices. That is up +118% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in NSC today (≈ 2.951245 NSC) could be worth
$10,358.39
+$9,358.39 (+936%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NSC price of $3,509.84 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 Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 3.491376 NSC) would be worth
$1,183.02
+$183.02 (+18.3%) today · 1.18× · US Dollar
Based on a NSC entry price of $286.42 vs. today's $338.84.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $334.97 | $1,011.55 | +1.2% |
| 1 month ago | $312.81 | $1,083.21 | +8.3% |
| 3 months ago | $316.71 | $1,069.87 | +7.0% |
| 6 months ago | $284.47 | $1,191.13 | +19.1% |
| 1 year ago | $286.42 | $1,183.02 | +18.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $256.16 | $1,322.77 | +32.3% |
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 $680.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $680.00: $152.73B
The multi-year forecast shows a rising trajectory in average prices and expanding upside. In 2026 the average is $350.66 with a 0% ROI and neutral sentiment. By 2027 the average climbs to $424.94 with a 21.2% ROI and bullish sentiment, followed by 2028 at $500.81 (42.8% ROI) and 2029 at $627.11 (78.8% ROI).
For 2030 the forecasted average is $735.43 with a 109.7% ROI and bullish sentiment, and by 2031 the average is $801.39 (128.5% ROI). The path continues higher through 2032 ($832.48, 137.4%), 2033 ($938.31, 167.6%), 2034 ($1,058.46, 201.8%), and 2035 ($1,216.55, 246.9%). By 2040 the average reaches $1,728.03 with a 392.8% ROI, and by 2050 the average is $3,797.32 with a 982.9% ROI.
The bullish outlook is supported by steadily rising averages and sizable long-horizon upside, but these are estimates, not guarantees. Risks include market and macro variability that could alter projected paths.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $735.43 with a minimum of $574.74 and a maximum of $1,001.88, and an expected ROI of 109.7% while sentiment is bullish.
The outlook is bullish across multiple years, with the average price rising to $735.43 by 2030 and up to $3,797.32 by 2050, yielding a 109.7% ROI in 2030 and 982.9% by 2050. However, these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast for 2030 lists a maximum of $1,001.88 with an average of $735.43 and minimum of $574.74, corresponding to a 109.7% ROI.
Current price is $350.66 and market cap is $78.76B.
Annualized volatility is 30%, indicating notable price variability over time.
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