Norfolk SouthernNSC
NSC
About: Class-I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the rail hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automobile, agriculture, metal, chemical, and forest products.
Employees: 20,700
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 16 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
41% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $236M | Put options by funds: $168M
32% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 165 | Existing positions closed: 125
23% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q2] → 16 (+3) [Q3]
12% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $37.6B [Q2] → $42.2B (+$4.57B) [Q3]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,535 [Q2] → 1,575 (+40) [Q3]
0.43% less ownership
Funds ownership: 76.91% [Q2] → 76.48% (-0.43%) [Q3]
19% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 474 | Existing positions reduced: 582
Research analyst outlook
16 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$245
5%
upside
Avg. target
$283
21%
upside
High target
$316
35%
upside
16 analyst ratings
12 positive
75%
4 neutral
25%
0 negative
0%
Barclays Brandon Oglenski 41% 1-year accuracy 26 / 64 met price target | 30%upside $305 | Overweight Maintained | 13 Nov 2024 |
Citigroup Ariel Rosa 31% 1-year accuracy 8 / 26 met price target | 35%upside $316 | Buy Maintained | 12 Nov 2024 |
RBC Capital Walter Spracklin 38% 1-year accuracy 6 / 16 met price target | 20%upside $282 | Outperform Maintained | 23 Oct 2024 |
TD Cowen Jason Seidl 62% 1-year accuracy 26 / 42 met price target | 11%upside $259 | Hold Maintained | 23 Oct 2024 |
B of A Securities Ken Hoexter 40% 1-year accuracy 19 / 48 met price target | 24%upside $291 | Buy Maintained | 23 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about NSC published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Norfolk Southern: Moving Efficiently Into 2025
Norfolk Southern is currently undervalued, presenting a buying opportunity for investors. NSC's improving balance sheet, infrastructure investments, and expanding intermodal train capacity position it well for future growth. Despite short-term challenges, NSC's positive Q3 2024 results and expected FY 2025 performance indicate strong future demand and revenue growth.
Positive
Kiplinger
3 days ago
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
3 Railroad Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Industry
Shareholder-friendly initiatives bode well for the Zacks Transportation-Railroad industry. CP, CNI and NSC are well-poised to capitalize on the bullishness.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's November 2024 Summary
Investing in dividend stocks allows you to earn dividend income, the best passive income stream. The power of compounding and dividend reinvestment is a wonderful component to the portfolio. All of the investing from last year and moves this year show that my aim to save 60% of my income, and making every dollar count has provided the dividend growth.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer
PC Bryant appointed Vice President Human Resources ATLANTA , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has named Ann A. Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer, with responsibility for human resources and labor relations, reporting to CEO Mark George.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Red, White, And Wealth: Building An All-American Dividend Portfolio
I love America and invest heavily in it for good reason. This article explores why the U.S. outshines the world economically and strategically for investors. With unmatched innovation, military strength, and natural resources, the U.S. excels. I highlight risks, rewards, and the keys to building a winning portfolio. From defense giants to energy royalty players, I share my favorite stocks to beat the market and capitalize on America's enduring strengths.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Buying No-Brainer Dividends For The 'Best Four Years Ever'
Scott Bessent's predictions for a Trump presidency suggest economic growth, driven by tariffs as a threat, energy expansion, and manufacturing revival. Trump's second term may focus on broad economic growth, addressing inflation while boosting U.S. manufacturing, despite challenges like rising oil costs. I present several dividend picks I expect to perform well, as they come with income, dividend growth, secular tailwinds, and pricing power.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
My Favorite Dividend Stocks For The 'New World Order'
I explore the evolving “New World Order,” focusing on geopolitical changes and the U.S.'s strategic responses. This impacts global markets profoundly. Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, aims to tackle U.S. debt and economic growth with his “3/3/3” plan—cut deficits, boost GDP, and increase oil output. Amid these shifts, I spotlight dividend stocks poised to thrive, emphasizing their resilience, strong yields, and growth potential in a changing economy.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Norfolk Southern (NSC) Up 0.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
3 Dividend Paying Railroad Stocks You May Count On
Here we pick three railroad stocks, Union Pacific (UNP), Canadian National (CNI) and Norfolk Southern (NSC), which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.
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