Norfolk Southern Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

NSC Stock  USD 251.72  4.50  1.82%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Norfolk Southern is Buy with 13 hold recommendations. The current projected Norfolk Southern target price consensus is 234.7 with 26 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Norfolk Southern analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Norfolk Southern vendors, executives, and/or customers. Norfolk Southern recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Norfolk Southern target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Norfolk Southern to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
213.58
Highest Forecast
260.52
Target Price
234.7
The current year's Gross Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.59, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 4.4 B. At present, Norfolk Southern's Other Current Liabilities is projected to decrease significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Net Debt is expected to grow to about 16.8 B, whereas Total Assets are forecasted to decline to about 25.5 B.
  
It's important to approach Norfolk Southern's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Norfolk Southern Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Norfolk target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Norfolk Southern's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   26  Buy
Most Norfolk analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Norfolk stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Norfolk Southern, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Norfolk Southern Target Price Projection

Norfolk Southern's current and average target prices are 251.72 and 234.70, respectively. The current price of Norfolk Southern is the price at which Norfolk Southern is currently trading. On the other hand, Norfolk Southern's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Norfolk Southern Market Quote on 28th of March 2024

Low Price247.78Odds
High Price251.97Odds

251.72

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Norfolk Southern Target Price

Low Estimate213.58Odds
High Estimate260.52Odds

234.7

Historical Lowest Forecast  213.58 Target Price  234.7 Highest Forecast  260.52
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Norfolk Southern and the information provided on this page.

Norfolk Southern Analyst Ratings

Norfolk Southern's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Norfolk Southern stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Norfolk Southern's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Norfolk Southern's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Norfolk Southern price targets

Norfolk Southern's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Norfolk Southern's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Norfolk Southern's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Norfolk Southern's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Norfolk Southern Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Norfolk Southern is a key component of Norfolk Southern valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Norfolk Southern.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Norfolk Southern's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
249.76251.42253.08
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
217.64219.30276.89
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
243.54245.21246.87
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.402.632.79
Details
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When determining whether Norfolk Southern offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Norfolk Southern's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Norfolk Southern Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Norfolk Southern Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Norfolk Southern to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The data published in Norfolk Southern's official financial statements usually reflect Norfolk Southern's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Norfolk Southern. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Norfolk accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Norfolk Southern's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Ground Transportation space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Norfolk Southern's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Norfolk Southern's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Norfolk Southern's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Norfolk Southern. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Norfolk Southern's management manipulating its earnings.