NSC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
6.23%
Last Quarter
$3.30
Past Year
$12.74
Growth Past 5yrs
10.23%
Next Quarter
$2.62
Estimate Next Year
$9.75
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$354.00
15.51% Upside
Mean Price Target
$299.63
-2.23% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$255.00
-16.8% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NSC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NSC (NYSE: NSC) reported an actual EPS of $3.3 for the quarter ending on Oct 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $3.19, resulting in a 3.45% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 29, 2025), NSC recorded an actual EPS of $3.29 with a -0.60% surprise. See NSC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NSC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 23, 2025 showing a 3.45% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 29, 2025 recorded a -0.60% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 3.3 | 3.19 | +3.45% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 3.29 | 3.31 | -0.60% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2.69 | 2.66 | +1.13% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 3.04 | 2.94 | +3.40% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 3.25 | 3.11 | +4.50% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 3.06 | 2.86 | +6.99% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NSC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NSC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 41 analysts have given their ratings
to NSC out of which
9 analysts have given strong buy call,
10 analysts have given buy call,
22 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$299.63 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -2.23% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NSC highest price target?
Analysts suggest NSC's stock price would rise to a high of $354.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NSC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NSC stock price could move to $255.00.
What is the average target price for NSC?
NSC stock has an average analyst estimate of $299.63.
At its current price, how far is NSC from its average target price?
NSC shares are currently trading -2.23% below this price target.
What were NSC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.30 versus consensus estimates of $3.19, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.25.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NSC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.62 and $9.75 for the whole year.
What has NSC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 6.23% EPS growth for NSC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 10.23% in the past five years.