Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Leaning bullish (3 bullish, 1 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-10-16, the close was $326.92: 0.1% below the 50-day average and 5.1% above the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 61, in its neutral range. MACD is bullish. The stock sits 64% of the way up its 52-week range of $273.59 to $357.15, on 0.9x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $327.18 | Price 0.1% below |
| 200-day average | $311.14 | Price 5.1% above, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 above 200 | Golden-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 61 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.17 vs -2.34 | Line above signal |
| 52-week range | $273.59 to $357.15 | 64% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 0.9x | Normal |
What followed this setup for NSC
- When it closed above its 200-day average (4,576 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +4.1%.
- When it closed below its 50-day average (2,589 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 67% of the time, median +7.5%.
- When it had MACD above its signal line (3,343 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 63% of the time, median +5.6%.
- All days since 1999 (6,718 days): higher 63 trading days later 63% of the time, median +5.3%.
Base rates use NSC's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about NSC's chart
What is NSC's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-16, NSC's 14-day RSI is 61, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is NSC above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. NSC closed at $326.92 on 2026-10-16, 5.1% above its 200-day average of $311.14, which is rising. When it closed above its 200-day average (4,576 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +4.1%.
Is NSC above its 50-day moving average?
No. NSC closed at $326.92 on 2026-10-16, 0.1% below its 50-day average of $327.18. When it closed below its 50-day average (2,589 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 67% of the time, median +7.5%.
Has NSC had a MACD crossover?
No cross in the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-16 the MACD line is -0.17 against a signal line of -2.34, so MACD is bullish.
Is NSC near its 52-week high?
No. At $326.92 it sits 64% of the way up its 52-week range of $273.59 to $357.15, 8.5% below the high.
What is NSC's technical rating today?
Leaning bullish: 3 of 5 indicators are bullish and 1 bearish as of 2026-10-16 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Hold, from the chart signal model.
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