CSX Corporation (CSX)

US — Industrials Sector
Peers: CNI  CP  DE  NSC  UNP  WAB 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CSX
  • Rev/Share 7.5817
  • Book/Share 6.6294
  • PB 5.3489
  • Debt/Equity 0.0889
  • CurrentRatio 0.7727
  • ROIC 0.1052

 

  • MktCap 66107368800.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.0745
  • PFCF 32.9548
  • PE 21.3423
  • Debt/Assets 0.0256
  • DivYield 0.0141
  • ROE 0.2483

 

  • Rating A
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 4

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CSX Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $40 July 24, 2025
Upgrade CSX TD Cowen Hold Buy -- $45 July 21, 2025
Upgrade CSX BofA Securities Neutral Buy -- $42 July 17, 2025
Resumed CSX Robert W. Baird -- Outperform -- $38 July 1, 2025
Downgrade CSX Susquehanna Positive Neutral -- $35 June 24, 2025
Downgrade CSX Goldman Buy Neutral -- $35 June 2, 2025
Initiation CSX Deutsche Bank -- Hold -- $34 March 7, 2025
Downgrade CSX Loop Capital Buy Hold $40 $34 Feb. 3, 2025
Upgrade CSX Jefferies Hold Buy -- $37 Jan. 10, 2025
Reiterated CSX TD Cowen -- Hold $36 $35 Oct. 17, 2024

News

Berkshire Hathaway Deal for CSX Looks More Likely After Blockbuster Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific Railroad Merger
BRK-A, BRK-B, CSX, NSC, UNP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

The ball is in Warren Buffett's court.

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CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs on railroad M&A speculation
CSX
Published: July 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs on Thursday said he "heard the rumors" about a potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern and that he's willing to "participate in any conversation that creates value for our shareholders."

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CSX Corporation: Consider Taking Profits At The Top Of A Trading Range
CSX
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CSX Corporation's Q2 earnings were mixed, with revenue down 3.4% year-over-year but operational efficiency improving sequentially. Coal weakness and merchandise pricing pressured revenue, but expense control helped mitigate the impact on margins and earnings. We recommend taking profits at the high end of the trading range, while holding a core position for dividends and buybacks.

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CSX Corporation: Back In Position To Deliver Growth (Rating Upgrade)
CSX
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I upgrade CSX to buy as operational recovery is complete, with clear signs of volume momentum and improved customer satisfaction. Key growth catalysts—Howard Street Tunnel expansion and industrial development—are on track, unlocking capacity and supporting long-term market share gains. Despite a 3.4% revenue decline, underlying strength is evident in intermodal and minerals, with management seeming confident in H2 2025 volume growth.

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CSX Q2 Earnings Came Ahead of Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
CSX
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CSX's second-quarter 2025 revenues are hurt by lower export coal prices, reduced fuel surcharge, and a decline in merchandise volume.

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How Will CSX Stock React To Its Upcoming Earnings?
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) is set to release its earnings on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Historically, CSX has recorded a positive one-day return in 65% of cases following its earnings announcements over the previous five years.

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CSX Stock Rally: Strong Options Flow, Analyst Price Targets
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

When a wave of bullish activity from different corners of the market converges on a single, vital company, it can signal that a significant shift is underway. For CSX Corporation NASDAQ: CSX, a critical artery of the American economy, those signals are now flashing brightly.

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CSX (CSX) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for CSX (CSX), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended June 2025.

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Top Stock Movers Now: PepsiCo, Elevance Health, CSX, and More
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Published: July 17, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Major U.S. equities indexes were higher at midday Thursday in the wake of better-than-expected quarterly results from several major companies. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all advanced.

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Buy CSX Stock At $35 Amid Acquisition Speculation?
CSX
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) stock experienced a 5% increase in after-market hours on July 16, following a Semafor report indicating that Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) is considering the acquisition of an East Coast railroad. Both CSX and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) operate in this area, and Union Pacific has supposedly engaged Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) for advisory on potential strategies.

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Earnings Preview: CSX (CSX) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
CSX
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CSX (CSX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Here's Why Investors Should Give CSX Stock a Miss for Now
CSX
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CSX battles rising costs, weak coal demand and a low 0.88 current ratio as liquidity tightens and capex pressures mount.

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CSX Corp. Announces Date for Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Call
CSX
Published: June 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) will release second quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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CSX: Margin Inflection Set For 2026 Amid Yield Headwinds And Cost Overhangs
CSX
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

We Initiate CSX with a Buy rating and $38 PT, seeing transitory cost/yield headwinds masking a robust margin inflection and capital efficiency setup for 2026. Precision Scheduled Railroading continues to drive structural efficiency gains, supporting margin expansion as volumes normalize and temporary obstacles subside. CSX's disciplined capital allocation—strong buybacks, dividend growth, and prudent reinvestment—delivers downside protection and long-term value compounding.

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CSX Inks Landmark Labor Deal With Locomotive Engineers
CSX
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSX seals a landmark labor deal with BLET, advancing workforce stability as it nears full union agreement coverage.

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CSX Corporation: Valuation Lags Fundamentals
CSX
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

CSX's transformation into a flexible logistics ecosystem and operational improvements position it for long-term resilience despite current headwinds. Q1 2025 results were weak, with falling revenue and margins, but management maintains guidance for volume growth and margin recovery in the second half. My DCF and multiples-based valuation models indicate CSX is undervalued by 10-12%, offering moderate upside if macro conditions stabilize.

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Here's Why You Should Give CSX Corporation Stock a Miss Now
CSX
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The combination of weak coal market, rail network issues and high capex casts a shadow over CSX's investment prospects.

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CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer
CSX
Published: May 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, changes in revenue, the state of the shipping sector, and more.

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Making more things in America will be better for CSX, says CEO Joe Hinrichs
CSX
Published: May 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, changes in revenue, the state of the shipping sector, and more.

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CSX Corporation (CSX) Presents at Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference (Transcript)
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Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX ) Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference May 20, 2025 8:35 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Boone - Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer Matthew Korn - Head of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Scott Group - Wolfe Research Scott Group Let me know when we're good. Okay, fantastic.

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Why Is CSX (CSX) Up 13.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSX (CSX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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CSX Corporation (CSX) Bank of America Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference Call Transcript
CSX
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX ) Bank of America Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference Call May 13, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Sean Pelkey - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Ken Hoexter - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Ken Hoexter All right. So to open our conference, good morning, everybody.

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CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer to Address Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference
CSX
Published: May 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin Boone, will address the Wolfe Research 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference in New York on Tuesday, May 20, at 8:35 a.m. Eastern time.

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CSX: A Strong Player In A Changing Freight Market
CSX
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CSX Corporation, a key player in U.S. railroads, excels in logistics, focusing on efficiency, profitability, and reducing emissions under new CEO Joe Hinrichs. Despite revenue stagnation, CSX maintains high profitability through Precision Scheduled Railroading, cost optimization, and strategic investments in intermodal transport and infrastructure modernization. The company's shares are undervalued, trading at discounts compared to historical and peer averages, presenting a buying opportunity with a potential 16.31% price increase.

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CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to Address Bank of America Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference
CSX
Published: May 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sean Pelkey, will address the Bank of America Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference in New York on Tuesday, May 13, at 8 a.m. Eastern time.

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CSX Corporation: Treasuries Look Better
CSX
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CSX's financial performance is uninspired, with declining revenue, net income, and operating income, indicating a period of slow growth. The dividend yield of 1.9% requires an unrealistic 17.7% CAGR to match the 10-Year Treasury Note, making CSX less attractive. Treasuries offer better risk-adjusted returns compared to CSX, with guaranteed cash returns and potential capital gains.

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These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On CSX After Weak Earnings
CSX
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

CSX Corp. CSX posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell.

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CSX's Shareholder-Friendly Stance Aids Amid Debt & Coal Market Woes
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Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSX's focus on enhancing workplace safety for its employees is commendable.

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Fear Creates Fortunes: Grab These 7 Blue-Chip Bargains Today
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Published: April 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Fear at extremes: Investor and consumer sentiment is near historic lows, signaling a high-probability buying opportunity, historically followed by strong 12-month gains. Economic reality check: Real-time economic indicators show GDP growth of more than 2%, despite widespread recession fears, highlighting a disconnect between sentiment and fundamentals. Inflation truth vs. hype: Real-time data shows inflation is falling, contradicting consumer fears and demonstrating that stagflation panic may be premature.

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CSX Corp. Announces Date for First Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Call
CSX
Published: March 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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About CSX Corporation (CSX)

  • IPO Date 1980-11-03
  • Website https://www.csx.com
  • Industry Railroads
  • CEO Joseph R. Hinrichs
  • Employees 23400

CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services. 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 transports chemicals, agricultural and food products, automotive, minerals, 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. The company also offers intermodal transportation 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 19,500 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns and leases approximately 3,500 locomotives. It also serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.