Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is trading at $297.60, which is -6.4% below its all-time high of $317.83. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.3, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, NSC has experienced 274 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.6%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:41 AM EDT
NSC
StockNorfolk Southern Corporation
Price
$297.60
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $317.83
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-6.4%
Days in Drawdown
29
Avg Max Drawdown
4.6%
Avg Length
51
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.3
NSC - Price & High Water Mark
NSC - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Norfolk Southern Corporation is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-15, the stock is trading at $297.60, down 6.4% from its all-time high of $317.83. This pullback has lasted 29 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Norfolk Southern Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.6% in depth, with an average duration of 51 days. Norfolk Southern Corporation has gone through 274 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Norfolk Southern Corporation in the last 14 years was 44.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1292 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Norfolk Southern Corporation currently stands at 1.32. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Norfolk Southern Corporation's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 274 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Ongoing | 29 days | -6.4% | $317.83 | $297.60 | — |
| 2025-08-20 | 2025-09-22 | 34 days | -4.6% | $284.16 | $271.05 | $289.16 |
| 2025-07-29 | 2025-08-19 | 22 days | -3.6% | $283.67 | $273.53 | $284.16 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-25 | 2 days | -0.8% | $277.57 | $275.33 | $279.66 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2025-07-18 | 1292 days | -35.6% | $272.52 | $175.39 | $274.00 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2 days | -0.3% | $270.73 | $269.79 | $272.52 |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-12-28 | 61 days | -9.2% | $267.35 | $242.83 | $268.48 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-10-28 | 171 days | -17.2% | $263.64 | $218.17 | $267.35 |
| 2021-05-05 | 2021-05-06 | 2 days | -0.2% | $260.32 | $259.71 | $260.57 |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-04 | 6 days | -1.7% | $257.07 | $252.68 | $260.32 |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-04-28 | 3 days | -0.3% | $255.18 | $254.40 | $257.07 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-23 | 2 days | -0.7% | $253.78 | $252.05 | $255.18 |
| 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-21 | 16 days | -2.5% | $248.51 | $242.21 | $253.78 |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-05 | 8 days | -1.6% | $246.95 | $242.98 | $248.51 |
| 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-24 | 6 days | -1.1% | $238.05 | $235.51 | $239.17 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-18 | 21 days | -6.5% | $236.88 | $221.43 | $238.05 |
| 2021-02-23 | 2021-02-24 | 2 days | -0.9% | $235.49 | $233.36 | $236.88 |
| 2021-02-17 | 2021-02-19 | 3 days | -1.8% | $232.01 | $227.77 | $233.49 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-16 | 35 days | -8.1% | $231.12 | $212.37 | $232.01 |
| 2020-11-17 | 2021-01-07 | 52 days | -7.3% | $222.40 | $206.12 | $225.18 |
| 2020-11-11 | 2020-11-13 | 3 days | -2.3% | $212.86 | $207.88 | $215.63 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2020-11-09 | 4 days | -1.2% | $203.49 | $201.12 | $207.67 |
| 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-05 | 2 days | -1.2% | $200.57 | $198.14 | $203.49 |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-11-03 | 47 days | -11.1% | $200.07 | $177.79 | $200.57 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-17 | 2 days | -0.5% | $199.25 | $198.25 | $200.07 |
| 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-11 | 10 days | -4.0% | $193.21 | $185.54 | $195.23 |
| 2020-08-31 | 2020-09-01 | 2 days | -1.2% | $192.97 | $190.73 | $193.21 |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-08-28 | 3 days | -0.4% | $191.70 | $191.01 | $192.97 |
| 2020-01-30 | 2020-08-24 | 207 days | -44.4% | $189.94 | $105.57 | $190.45 |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-01-29 | 9 days | -3.2% | $185.07 | $179.18 | $189.94 |
| 2019-07-17 | 2020-01-16 | 184 days | -18.8% | $180.70 | $146.67 | $182.36 |
| 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-16 | 2 days | -0.9% | $180.21 | $178.64 | $180.70 |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-07-12 | 79 days | -7.3% | $180.13 | $166.96 | $180.21 |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-04-17 | 3 days | -1.5% | $170.93 | $168.38 | $171.76 |
| 2019-04-09 | 2019-04-12 | 4 days | -0.7% | $169.09 | $167.85 | $170.93 |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-04-08 | 7 days | -1.0% | $168.66 | $166.89 | $169.09 |
| 2018-09-19 | 2019-03-28 | 191 days | -24.8% | $161.10 | $121.20 | $162.43 |
| 2018-09-11 | 2018-09-18 | 8 days | -1.5% | $155.42 | $153.13 | $161.10 |
| 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-07 | 17 days | -1.4% | $151.93 | $149.82 | $152.81 |
| 2018-08-08 | 2018-08-16 | 9 days | -1.2% | $149.42 | $147.65 | $149.68 |
| 2018-07-27 | 2018-08-03 | 8 days | -1.0% | $145.62 | $144.21 | $148.08 |
| 2018-07-24 | 2018-07-25 | 2 days | -1.5% | $139.97 | $137.82 | $144.58 |
| 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-18 | 3 days | -2.8% | $136.94 | $133.08 | $137.33 |
| 2018-07-11 | 2018-07-13 | 3 days | -1.9% | $136.30 | $133.76 | $136.94 |
| 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-09 | 27 days | -4.2% | $134.21 | $128.58 | $134.95 |
| 2018-06-04 | 2018-06-11 | 8 days | -2.8% | $133.31 | $129.61 | $134.07 |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-06-01 | 2 days | -2.1% | $132.97 | $130.23 | $133.31 |
| 2018-05-29 | 2018-05-30 | 2 days | -0.9% | $131.41 | $130.22 | $132.97 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-05-24 | 128 days | -16.1% | $131.24 | $110.15 | $131.38 |
| 2018-01-10 | 2018-01-11 | 2 days | -1.3% | $130.61 | $128.92 | $130.98 |
| 2017-12-28 | 2018-01-02 | 6 days | -0.7% | $124.07 | $123.22 | $124.97 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 317 days with an average max drop of -24.0%.
The current drawdown of -6.4% has lasted 29 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Aug 2020 | -44.4% | 207 days |
| Jan 2022 to Jul 2025 | -35.6% | 1292 days |
| Sep 2018 to Mar 2019 | -24.8% | 191 days |
| Jul 2019 to Jan 2020 | -18.8% | 184 days |
| May 2021 to Oct 2021 | -17.2% | 171 days |
| Jan 2018 to May 2018 | -16.1% | 128 days |
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