Some honest opinions please. Today it trades at 268 dollars per share.

Is this something the long term shareholders should be worried about?

NSC up 23% in 1Y period. Can it go even higher and by how much?

…it's not like the industry is booming.

This is a tough question and I doubt that anyone can provide a precise answer to it, but I was hoping to get some views on this question, mainly from people that own NSC. I bought the stock when it was over 240 dollars and when it looked to me like... — read more 

I understand it is hard to predict but when you cash out $200 per share the 27% YTD drop has to be something that worries you. What is the main reason for such a decline and what could be the main parameters that will determine the stock movement... — read more 

I imagine that all of the people that invested in NSC are worried right now. The stock is down 35% YTD. When people cash out over $200 per share, I believe I don’t have to point out that the anxiety is skyrocketing. The lowest place the stock has... — read more 

At this time the stock is down 21% YTD. At prices over 200 per share, where there is much more to lose that to gain I stand that this is a stupid investment.

Long story short this is the reason why I decided to pass on buying NSC. To a certain degree I can agree with the people saying that this is a good option for people looking to gain long term profit and the dividend yield is appealing but this much... — read more 

Obviously a more than great dividend is the main thing that is pulling me towards purchasing some NSC shares. That and the fact that railroad stock has proven to be very stable. I am worried, however, about the price of the stock at this moment. NSC... — read more 

I have decided to invest in some railroad companies. The stock of both of the companies, UNP and NSC, looks very stable and as a good long time earner. Both of these stocks are quite expensive so it still isn’t an easy decision. Was hoping to get... — read more 

This is one of my long holds for a good reason. It's one of the few stocks that never caused me any headache and I don't see that changing any time soon. Even with the current price I consider this a good buy for anybody who is not in it for a quick... — read more 

I think we will be witnessing some major shifts in the railroad sector. Whether we like it or not this merger has created a big player in the business with big potential and with a lot of miles of railroad. The NSC stock has been doing very well... — read more