CSX Corporation (CSX)

Currency in USD
53.02
+0.21(+0.39%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
52.5953.18
52 wk Range
31.8053.31
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
52.81
Open
52.77
Day's Range
52.59-53.18
52 wk Range
31.8-53.31
Volume
3.15M
Average Volume (3m)
12.64M
1-Year Change
51.4714%
Book Value / Share
7.3
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
52.98
Downside
-0.08%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
11 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

CSX Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 52.98
(-0.08% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy59.00+11.62%48.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold48.00-9.19%47.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Benchmark
Buy54.00+2.16%54.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Evercore ISI
Hold51.00-3.52%47.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy56.00+5.94%53.00MaintainJul 23, 2026

CSX Corporation SWOT Analysis


Valuation Crossroads
CSX trades at premium multiples as second-most expensive major railroad, with shares up 51% from lows, prompting debate on sustainability
Efficiency Revolution
New leadership implements transformative operational improvements driving productivity gains and positioning CSX for industry-leading EPS growth
Analyst Outlook
Price targets range from $40 to higher levels, with FY2026 EPS projected at $1.85 and FY2027 at $2.08, reflecting mixed Wall Street sentiment
Navigating Headwinds
Geopolitical fuel price volatility and weak industrial growth challenge near-term earnings, yet rail volumes exceed expectations despite macro uncertainty
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CSX Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • CSX Q2 2026 EPS of $0.54 beat estimates by $0.03; revenue rose 10% to record $3.94B, topping forecasts by $100M; shares surged 4.65% after hours.
  • Operating margin expanded 240 bps despite fuel headwinds; operating income up 17% while non-fuel expenses fell 2% amid 6% headcount reduction.
  • Company raised FY2026 outlook: mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth, 350+ bps margin expansion, 80%+ free cash flow growth, capex below $2.4B.
  • Intermodal strength driven by truck-to-rail conversions and Howard Street Tunnel; early Q3 volumes tracking 6.5% higher than initial expectations.
  • Management cited temporary service metric weakness from demand surge and crew constraints, not structural issues; pledged modest hiring to restore reliability.
Last Updated: 2026/07/22, 23:32
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0,54 / 0,51
Revenue / Forecast
3,94B / 3,84B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.73%
Dividend Yield
1.06%
Industry Median 2.52%
Annualised payout
0.56
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.39%
Growth Streak

CSX Income Statement

Compare CSX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.4x67.4x12.4x
PEG Ratio
4.98−3.170.03
Price/Book
7.0x2.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.8x1.2x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.3%−2.1%27.9%
Fair Value Upside
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CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments: rail and trucking. The company offers rail services; and transportation of intermodal containers and trailers, as well as other transportation services, such as rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. It also transports chemicals, agricultural and food products, minerals, automotive, forest products, fertilizers, and metals and equipment; and coal, coke, and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, as well as exports coal to deep-water port facilities. In addition, the company provides intermodal services through a network of approximately 30 terminals transporting manufactured consumer goods in containers; and drayage services, including the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments. It serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations, as well as connects non-rail served customers through transferring products, such as plastics and ethanol from rail to trucks. The company operates approximately 20,000 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 26 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns 3400 locomotives. It serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
778,22M41,88%38,86B
Other Institutional Investors
723,49M38,94%36,12B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
356,44M19,18%17,80B
Total
1,86B100,00%92,78B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8,62%160 205 0357 999 037
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6,50%120 833 0556 033 194

FAQ

What Is the CSX (CSX) Stock Price Today?

The CSX stock price today is 53,02 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does CSX Trade On?

CSX is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for CSX?

The stock symbol for CSX is "CSX."

Does CSX Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The CSX dividend yield is 1.06%.

What Is the CSX Market Cap?

As of today, CSX market cap is 98,02B USD.

What Is CSX's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The CSX EPS (TTM) is 1,73.

When Is the Next CSX Earnings Date?

CSX will release its next earnings report on Oct 15, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CSX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has CSX Stock Split?

CSX has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does CSX Have?

CSX has 22200 employees.

What is the current trading status of CSX (CSX)?

As of Jul 24, 2026, CSX (CSX) is trading at a price of 53,02 USD, with a previous close of 52,81 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 52,59 USD to 53,18 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 31,80 USD to 53,31 USD.

What Is CSX (CSX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for CSX is 52,98 USD, with a high estimate of 60 USD and a low estimate of 32 USD. 17 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -0,08% Downside potential.

What Is the CSX Premarket Price?

CSX's last pre-market stock price is 52,69 USD. The pre-market share volume is 8 520,00, and the stock has decreased by -0,12, or -0,23%.

What Is the CSX After Hours Price?

CSX's last after hours stock price is 52,63 USD, the stock has decreased by -0,16, or -0,30%.
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