Norfolk Southern (NSC) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyA number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC):
- 7/27/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $310.00 to $355.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
- 7/27/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Robert W. Baird from $360.00 to $377.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Benchmark Co..
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $320.00 to $360.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG. They now have a $363.00 price target on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $337.00 to $376.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $360.00 to $400.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $351.00 to $376.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $316.00 to $338.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $365.00 to $385.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
- 7/23/2026 – Norfolk Southern was given a new $358.00 price target by Evercore Inc.
- 7/14/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $337.00 to $360.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/10/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $331.00 to $316.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/10/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Robert W. Baird from $330.00 to $360.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/9/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $335.00 to $351.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 7/8/2026 – Norfolk Southern was upgraded by Stephens to “hold”.
- 7/8/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $350.00 to $365.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
- 6/24/2026 – Norfolk Southern had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $360.00 to $320.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
Norfolk Southern Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be issued a dividend of $1.35 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 7th. This represents a $5.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. Norfolk Southern’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.08%.
Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major U.S. freight railroad company that provides rail transportation and related logistics services. As a Class I carrier, the company operates an extensive network across the eastern United States and offers scheduled freight service for a broad range of industries. Its core operations include long-haul and regional rail freight transportation, intermodal services that move containers and trailers between rail and other modes, and terminal and switching services that support efficient rail shipments for industrial and port customers.
The company transports a variety of commodities, serving sectors such as coal and energy, automotive and automotive parts, chemicals, agriculture, metals and construction materials, and consumer goods.