Norfolk Southern's Q3 Beat Fuels Analyst Optimism Despite Q4 Challenges—Long-Term Growth Potential In Focus
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Analyst Revisions: Following Norfolk Southern's strong third quarter earnings report, several analysts have raised their price targets and EPS estimates, highlighting operational improvements and expected higher free cash flow growth in 2025.
Market Performance: Despite positive analyst outlooks, NSC shares experienced a decline of 1.79%, trading at $255.78, reflecting market volatility amid ongoing challenges such as increased operational costs and lower fuel recovery.
Analyst Views on NRSH
Wall Street analysts forecast NRSH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NRSH is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
