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Over the past six months, Norfolk Southern's stock experienced various movements, gaining 1.70% in the last four weeks and 10.20% over the last 12 months, but was down 8.68% in the past 30 days as of September 28, 2026, trading at $317.79 on October 9, 2026. The Q2 2026 earnings report on July 23, 2026, showed record revenue but a decline in EPS and a deteriorated operating ratio due to higher costs and an incident. On August 17, 2026, the stock advanced 2.08% due to operational efficiency initiatives. JP Morgan maintained a 'Neutral' rating but lowered its price target on October 3, 2026, signaling caution. Analysts anticipate a 6.7% increase in diluted EPS for Q3 2026, with the report expected on October 21, 2026.