Citi analyst Christian Wetherbee recommends not chasing shares of Norfolk Southern (NSC) following yesterday's rally on Bloomberg's story of a potential merger with Canadian Pacific (CP). A deal is probably not that close as Canadian Pacific's management team is likely inviting shareholders to weigh in with the story, Wetherbee tells investors in a research note. He recommends investors use CSX (CSX) as a way to gain Eastern exposure. If Norfolk Southern and CP ultimately agree to a deal, CSX would be the "obvious choice" for western rails or Canadian National (CN) to acquire, the analyst contends.

UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz lowered the firm's price target on Norfolk Southern to $294 from $302 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Norfolk Southern's Q1 was in like with the pre-report, reflecting weak revenue and margin pressure, the analyst tells investors in a research note.

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors lowered the firm's price target on Canadian Pacific Kansas City to $80 from $84 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm views the company's nearer-term conservatism as prudent given the historic unpredictability of Canadian Teamsters labor negotiations, and remain on the sidleines primarily because of valuation.

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The company said, "CN reaffirms its 2024 outlook and expects to deliver adjusted diluted EPS growth of approximately 10% and expects to invest approximately C$3.5 billion in its capital program, net of amounts reimbursed by customers. The Company also expects return on invested capital (ROIC) to be within the targeted range of 15%-17%. CN reiterates its longer-term financial perspective and continues to target compounded annual diluted EPS growth in the range of 10%-15% over the 2024-2026 period driven by growing volumes more than the economy, pricing above rail inflation and incrementally improving efficiency, all of which assumes a supportive economy."

Reports Q1 revenue C$4.25B vs. C$4.31B last year. "Our team of railroaders delivered to plan in the first quarter and our scheduled operating model continued to enhance our service to customers. Looking forward, we are confident for 2024. We are seeing the expected improvements in the economy, and our CN-specific growth opportunities are materializing. We remain committed to delivering on our growth agenda and powering the economy," Tracy Robinson, president and CEO, CN.