Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, NSC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Norfolk Southern Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $72.13B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 6 Railroads, Line-Haul Operating issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NSC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How NSC ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Railroads, Line-Haul Operating peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $72.13B | 5/6 |
| P/E Ratio | 27.36x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 4.44x | 3/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% | 3/5 |
| EPS | $11.72 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $72.36 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $55.83 | – |
| FCF/Share | $7.26 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.2% | – |
| ROA | 5.8% | 3/5 |
| ROIC | 9.7% | 4/5 |
| Operating Margin | 32.2% | – |
| Net Margin | 21.0% | 4/5 |
| EBT Margin | 26.8% | 4/5 |
| Tax Rate | 21.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83x | 2/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.78x | 3/5 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.78x | 3/5 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.8x | 3/5 |
| Working Capital | -$569M | 2/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.73B | 5/6 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.63B | 4/5 |
| Capital Spending | -$2.10B | 2/5 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -11.2% | 5/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -19.4% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 13.0% | 4/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 16.8% | 4/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.28x | 3/5 |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.7x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.3x | 3/5 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 34 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $12.54B | 4/5 |
| Operating Income | $4.04B | 5/5 |
| Net Income | $2.64B | 4/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NSC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $5.40 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 46.1% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 225M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.80B | 6.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.07B | 2.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.18B | 2.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $28.87B | 64.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.59B | 3.5% of assets |
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Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Norfolk Southern Corp (Railroads, Line-Haul Operating): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, NSC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Norfolk Southern Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for NSC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Norfolk Southern Corp forecasts updated?
Norfolk Southern Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Norfolk Southern Corp's industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, NSC included, share the SEC industry code Railroads, Line-Haul Operating. The largest are: Union Pacific Corp (UNP), Csx Corp (CSX), Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd/Cn (CP), Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), Ftai Infrastructure Inc. (FIP).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.