Norfolk Southern (NSC) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for NSC · data as of Aug 4, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$341.27last close · Aug 4, 202652-week range $268.23 – $358.60 · 4.83% below the high

NSC Falling Wedge Pattern

NSC is currently forming a falling wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 4, 2026.

A falling wedge is a brief, tidy pause that typically continues the move higher. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $327.91 (+6.5%). Across 8,465 backtested falling wedges, the setup followed through 56.2% of the time, averaging +0.55R; NSC's own falling wedges have hit 46.2%.

DirectionBullishTarget$327.91Projected move+6.5%Breakout level$308.12

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NSC's Most Recent Falling Wedge Trade

NSC's most recent completed falling wedge resolved as a win: it broke higher on Jun 25, 2026 near $309.55, then reached its target at $330.94 on Jul 22, 2026 — a +1.77R move (6.9%) over 18 sessions. Across 173 backtested falling wedges, this setup wins 48.6% of the time.

OutcomeWinResult+1.77REntry$309.55Exit$330.94

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How Falling Wedges Have Performed

Win rate
56.2%
Avg return
+0.55R
Backtested trades
8,465
NSC win rate
46.2%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-04 – 2026-08-03), not a prediction.

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NSC Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on NSC's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
Falling WedgeJun 25, 2026 @ $309.55Jul 22, 2026 @ $330.94Win+1.77R
TriangleSep 22, 2025 @ $285.94Feb 25, 2026 @ $311.85Win+1.46R
Rising WedgeJul 1, 2025 @ $260.47Jul 31, 2025 @ $278.00Win+1.39R
Falling WedgeOct 11, 2024 @ $246.72Oct 17, 2024 @ $248.24Win+0.33R
TriangleSep 11, 2024 @ $251.89Nov 6, 2024 @ $277.00Loss-2.85R
TriangleAug 28, 2024 @ $249.82Nov 15, 2024 @ $261.26Win+0.85R
Falling WedgeJun 20, 2024 @ $222.55Jun 25, 2024 @ $213.37Loss-1.58R
Falling WedgeJun 7, 2024 @ $225.06Jun 25, 2024 @ $213.37Loss-1.76R
Falling WedgeJun 3, 2024 @ $226.16Jun 25, 2024 @ $213.37Loss-1.65R
Rising WedgeMar 14, 2024 @ $259.54Apr 12, 2024 @ $244.59Win+3.62R
Rising WedgeJun 14, 2023 @ $221.69Jul 21, 2023 @ $233.01Win+0.77R
TriangleJan 25, 2023 @ $250.44Feb 14, 2023 @ $231.64Win+1.93R

NSC Support and Resistance Levels

A chance to go short showed up on the weekly chart about 2 weeks ago: price ran up to $345.92 — a level traders often watch as a target (161.8% of the prior move) — and has since turned back below it, the kind of rejection a short plays for.

  • What it was aiming for: a drop toward support line around $298.63 below — the first place to look for a touch and take profit.
  • What would have called it off: a weekly close back above $345.92, where the turn lower would have failed.

Nearest auto-detected support sits near $326.00, resistance near $504.10. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$504.10$624.27
Support
$326.00$323.22$306.06$297.10$282.91$201.63

NSC Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 4, 2026$335.49$341.84$332.83$341.27
Aug 3, 2026$336.50$338.48$333.65$336.65
Jul 31, 2026$333.01$337.72$331.67$335.48
Jul 30, 2026$334.25$336.42$328.78$333.93
Jul 29, 2026$338.78$339.06$334.98$335.74
Jul 28, 2026$345.32$348.23$338.61$338.84
Jul 27, 2026$351.75$351.75$340.68$343.35
Jul 24, 2026$351.59$353.47$347.32$350.66
Jul 23, 2026$343.00$358.60$343.00$348.55
Jul 22, 2026$333.69$334.50$329.82$330.94

NSC Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is NSC forming right now?
As of Aug 4, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a falling wedge on Norfolk Southern (NSC) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $327.91.
Is a falling wedge bullish or bearish?
The falling wedge detected on NSC is a bullish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $327.91. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a falling wedge pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the falling wedge family (8,465 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 56.2% of the time with an average of +0.55R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for NSC?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 4, 2026), NSC's nearest support is around $326.00 and nearest resistance around $504.10.
What is the price target if NSC's pattern breaks out?
The detected falling wedge has a geometry-based measured-move target of $327.91 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was NSC's closing price on Aug 4, 2026?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) last closed at $341.27 on Aug 4, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.