CSX
NASDAQ · Road & Rail
Csx Corp
$39.57
+0.70 (+1.80%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
+8.06%
6M
+10.44%
1Y
+32.34%
YTD
+9.10%
Open$39.22
Previous Close$38.87
Day High$39.72
Day Low$39.03
52W High$43.35
52W Low$26.22
Volume—
Avg Volume12.61M
Market Cap76.52B
P/E Ratio26.49
EPS$1.54
SectorRoad & Rail
Technical Indicators
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SMA 50
$37.53
Above
SMA 200
$34.75
Above
RSI (14)
85.9
Overbought
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
30 analysts
Price Target
+137.1% upside
Current
$39.57
$39.57
Target
$93.84
$93.84
$66.56
$93.84 avg
$126.98
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14.41B | 14.67B | 31.10B |
| Net Income | 2.95B | 2.71B | 3.12B |
| Profit Margin | 20.5% | 19.5% | 10.0% |
| EBITDA | 6.39B | 6.18B | 5.26B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 4.13B |
| Rev Growth | -1.7% | -1.7% | +11.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.43 | 1.43 | 0.54 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield1.36%
Annual Dividend$0.52
Payout Ratio33.6%
Frequencysemi-annual
Ex-DividendMar 19, 2026
Pay DateApr 1, 2026
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6 | ANGEL STEPHEN F | Buy | 146,540 | $40.27 | $5.90M |
| Feb 20 | Sorfleet Diana B | Exercise | 178,957 | $16.13 | $2.89M |
| Feb 20 | Sorfleet Diana B | Exercise | 204,391 | $17.94 | $3.67M |
| Feb 20 | Sorfleet Diana B | Exercise | 255,613 | $22.70 | $5.80M |
| Feb 20 | Sorfleet Diana B | Sale | 165,613 | $41.56 | $6.88M |
About Csx Corp
CSX Corporation is a leading freight railroad company operating one of the largest rail networks in the eastern United States, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company transports a diverse mix of products including chemicals, automotive, agricultural commodities, minerals, coal, intermodal containers, and finished goods. CSX operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track across 26 states, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces. The company connects major metropolitan areas and industrial markets, providing rail-based transportation services to manufacturing plants, distribution centers, mines, and ports.
Road & Rail Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBER | Uber Technologies Inc. | $73.08 | +1.02% | 15.4 | 155.06B |
| UNP | Union Pacific Corp | $241.33 | +0.69% | 19.4 | 138.66B |
| CP | Canadian Pacific Kansas City | $80.06 | +1.03% | 23.4 | 96.81B |
| CNI | Canadian Natl Railway Co | $101.89 | +0.91% | 19.4 | 91.70B |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corp | $282.61 | -0.36% | 23.7 | 68.01B |
| ODFL | Old Dominion Freight Line | $189.05 | +2.17% | 39.8 | 40.70B |
CSX Frequently Asked Questions
What does Csx Corp do?
CSX operates one of the most strategically positioned freight railroad networks in America, connecting eastern seaboard ports, Midwest manufacturing hubs, and Gulf region industrial facilities. Revenue comes from charging shippers to move goods by rail — chemicals, intermodal containers, coal, and automotive parts are among its top cargo categories. Rail offers shippers a cost and emissions advantage over trucking for long-haul freight, and CSX's network geography gives it significant pricing leverage on lanes where it is the primary or sole rail option.
Is CSX stock a good investment?
Railroads are often described as toll roads on steel — businesses with structural competitive advantages that make them difficult to displace. CSX has invested heavily in precision scheduled railroading, a operating model that drives efficiency and margin improvement. The risks are real: coal volumes have declined secularly, and intermodal growth depends on broader trade and consumer spending patterns. CSX also faces ongoing pressure from trucking alternatives. Still, railroads' regulated-but-rational competitive structure and capital return programs appeal to long-term investors.
Who are Csx Corp's main competitors?
In the eastern U.S., Norfolk Southern is CSX's primary rail competitor, with overlapping routes and a battle for shippers across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City compete where cross-border rail shipments are involved. For shorter hauls and time-sensitive freight, trucking companies like J.B. Hunt, Werner, and regional carriers constantly compete for intermodal and truckload business that might otherwise move by rail.
Does Csx Corp pay dividends?
CSX has paid dividends for decades and has a track record of steadily increasing its payout over time. The company balances dividends with an active share repurchase program, with buybacks often representing the larger portion of total capital returned to shareholders. Its dividend yield sits below the broader market average, reflecting investor expectations of continued earnings growth and the company's preference for buybacks over large dividend increases.
What is the current share price of CSX?
CSX last closed at $39.57, up 1.80% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $26.22 and a high of $43.35. The current price represents 78% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
Is CSX rated a buy or sell by analysts?
Among 30 analysts covering CSX, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 23 rate it a buy, 7 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $93.84, implying 137% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
What are Csx Corp's earnings?
Csx Corp generated $14.41B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $2.95B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 20.5% is strong by most industry standards.
How is CSX valued compared to earnings?
CSX trades at a P/E ratio of 26.49 on trailing earnings of $1.54 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Road & Rail sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
What is CSX's return over the past year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: +8.06% (3M), +10.44% (6M), +32.34% (1Y), +9.10% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether CSX is outperforming or lagging the broader market.