Norfolk Southern
0
Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 192 | Existing positions closed: 96
100% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $355M | Put options by funds: $178M
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,583 [Q3] → 1,640 (+57) [Q4]
1% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $44.1B [Q3] → $43.5B (-$555M) [Q4]
2.98% less ownership
Funds ownership: 79.82% [Q3] → 76.85% (-2.98%) [Q4]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 510 | Existing positions reduced: 570
25% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q3] → 12 (-4) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$256
9%
upside
Avg. target
$276
17%
upside
High target
$290
23%
upside
9 analyst ratings
5 positive
56%
4 neutral
44%
0 negative
0%
Susquehanna Bascome Majors 35% 1-year accuracy 15 / 43 met price target | 11%upside $260 | Neutral Maintained | 27 Mar 2025 |
Wells Fargo Christian Wetherbee 39% 1-year accuracy 19 / 49 met price target | 23%upside $290 | Overweight Maintained | 27 Mar 2025 |
B of A Securities Ken Hoexter 29% 1-year accuracy 17 / 58 met price target | 16%upside $272 | Buy Maintained | 25 Mar 2025 |
Loop Capital Rick Paterson 33% 1-year accuracy 3 / 9 met price target | 9%upside $256 | Hold Downgraded | 3 Feb 2025 |
RBC Capital Walter Spracklin 10% 1-year accuracy 2 / 21 met price target | 22%upside $286 | Outperform Maintained | 30 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about NSC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Norfolk Southern Banks on Dividends & Buybacks Despite Debt Woes
NSC's strong free cash flow-generating ability supports its shareholder-friendly activities.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Norfolk Southern to present at J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference
ATLANTA , March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will participate in a fireside chat at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
3 Railroad Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry
Shareholder-friendly initiatives bode well for the Zacks Transportation-Railroad industry. UNP, CP and NSC are well-poised to capitalize on the bullishness.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Dividend Investors, Buckle Up - This Market Is About To Get Wild
Navigating this unpredictable market feels like driving through a storm; it's exhausting, but if we do it right, we're still going somewhere. With macro trends not mattering much at the moment and politics driving volatility, I'm leaning into stock-picking, focusing on quality dividend payers like Canadian Natural Resources and Amphenol. While tariffs, inflation, and deficits add layers of complexity, I see short-term pain as a setup for long-term gains.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
6 Ideal Buys From 14 'Safer' March Dividends On Bloomberg 2025 Watch List Of 50
Bloomberg Intelligence analysts identified 50 stocks for 2025, focusing on catalysts like new leadership, acquisitions, and AI advancements, with 35 paying dividends. 14 of these dividend-paying stocks meet the “safer” criteria, with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, making them attractive for first-time investors. Analysts project net gains of 10% to 50.26% for the top ten Bloomberg Dividend Focus companies by March 2026, highlighting potential investment opportunities.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Norfolk Southern: An Undervalued Dividend Stock To Buy Now
Since my previous article, shares of Norfolk Southern have delivered 19% total returns. Volume growth and productivity gains should return the railroad operator to solid growth in 2025 and beyond. Norfolk Southern's debt-to-capitalization ratio meaningfully improved in 2024.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
2 Dividend Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry You Should Count On
Here we pick two railroad stocks, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
The Dividend Strategy That Could Make Me A Millionaire - And How You Can Copy It
Self-made millionaires build wealth through disciplined, consistent investing. I focus on dividend growth stocks, avoid single-stock risks, and live below my means to reinvest. I invest in wide-moat companies with strong fundamentals. Prioritizing dividend growth, I aim for income and long-term gains without timing the market. My picks reflect my conviction in dividend growth as a wealth-building tool. These stocks align with my long-term vision for financial security and success.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Norfolk Southern: From Setback To Comeback
Norfolk Southern has shown strong recovery post-derailment, with improved margins and profits, driven by cost savings and increased intermodal traffic. Q4 earnings highlighted a 7% improvement in operating expenses and an 11% increase in operating income, despite a 2% revenue decrease. The company is resuming share repurchases and maintaining a steady dividend, signaling confidence in future growth and balance sheet strength.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
All-In: The 23-Stock Six-Figure Dividend Portfolio I'm Betting My Future On
Thank you to the Seeking Alpha community for your support! Reaching 40,000 followers is a dream come true. Your feedback fuels my work. I've invested 91% of my net worth in 23 high-conviction dividend stocks. Focused on wide-moat businesses, I prioritize quality and long-term growth over yield. My portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500, and I'm confident in its future. I expect a rotation to value stocks, and I'll keep sharing insights to grow together.
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