CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CSX Stock Forecast
CSX stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $37.63 (represents a 12.26% upside from CSX’s last price of $33.52) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 25 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
CSX Price Target
The average price target for CSX (CSX) is $37.63 based on 1-year price targets from 25 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $44.00 to $24.00. This represents a potential 12.26% upside from CSX's last price of $33.52.
CSX Analyst Ratings
According to 25 Wall Street analysts, CSX's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for CSX stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 16 'Buy' (64.00%), 8 'Hold' (32.00%), 1 'Sell' (4.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
CSX Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | Scott Group | Wolfe Research | $38.00 | $33.69 | 12.79% | 13.37% |
| Jul 08, 2024 | Daniel Imbro | Stephens | $42.00 | $33.30 | 26.13% | 25.30% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Jordan Alliger | Goldman Sachs | $44.00 | $34.47 | 27.67% | 31.26% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Garrett Holland | Robert W. Baird | $39.00 | $34.47 | 13.16% | 16.35% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | Loop Capital Markets | $40.00 | $34.47 | 16.06% | 19.33% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $40.00 | $34.24 | 16.81% | 19.33% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Thomas Wadewitz | UBS | $44.00 | $34.16 | 28.81% | 31.26% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Walter Spracklin | RBC Capital | $36.00 | $34.16 | 5.39% | 7.40% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Stephanie Moore | Jefferies | $38.00 | $34.16 | 11.24% | 13.37% |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Stephanie Moore | Jefferies | $40.00 | $36.30 | 10.19% | 19.33% |
The latest CSX stock forecast, released on Aug 23, 2024 by Scott Group from Wolfe Research, set a price target of $38.00, which represents a 12.79% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($33.69), and a 13.37% increase from CSX last price ($33.52).
CSX Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Avg Price Target | $38.00 | $40.00 | $44.92 |
| Last Closing Price | $33.52 | $33.52 | $33.52 |
| Upside/Downside | 13.37% | 19.33% | 34.01% |
In the current month, the average price target of CSX stock is $38.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 13.37% increase as opposed to CSX's last price of $33.52. This month's average price target is down -5.00% compared to last quarter, and down -15.41% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | Wolfe Research | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Aug 07, 2024 | Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Hold |
| Aug 05, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Aug 05, 2024 | UBS | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 08, 2024 | Bernstein | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Neutral | Initialise |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
CSX's last stock rating was published by Wolfe Research on Aug 23, 2024. The company gave CSX a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
CSX Financial Forecast
CSX Revenue Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.57B | $3.70B | $3.71B | $3.73B | $3.90B | - | $3.41B | $3.43B | $3.29B | $2.99B | $2.81B | $2.83B | $2.65B |
| Avg Forecast | $4.43B | $4.33B | $4.37B | $4.21B | $4.13B | $4.07B | $4.10B | $3.97B | $3.92B | $3.86B | $3.89B | $3.78B | $3.79B | $3.71B | $3.70B | $3.67B | $3.63B | $3.55B | $3.73B | $3.58B | $3.73B | $3.74B | $3.66B | $3.31B | $3.32B | $3.06B | $2.93B | $2.79B | $2.77B | $2.67B |
| High Forecast | $4.48B | $4.39B | $4.42B | $4.26B | $4.18B | $4.12B | $4.15B | $4.02B | $3.97B | $3.90B | $3.93B | $3.83B | $3.83B | $3.74B | $3.74B | $3.71B | $3.69B | $3.60B | $3.78B | $3.62B | $3.78B | $3.78B | $3.66B | $3.37B | $3.38B | $3.12B | $2.98B | $2.84B | $2.82B | $2.71B |
| Low Forecast | $4.33B | $4.24B | $4.28B | $4.12B | $4.04B | $3.99B | $4.02B | $3.89B | $3.84B | $3.78B | $3.81B | $3.70B | $3.71B | $3.63B | $3.62B | $3.59B | $3.58B | $3.48B | $3.65B | $3.50B | $3.65B | $3.66B | $3.66B | $3.25B | $3.27B | $3.01B | $2.88B | $2.74B | $2.73B | $2.62B |
| # Analysts | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.04% | - | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.08% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 0.99% |
CSX's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 12 analysts is $3.63B, with a low forecast of $3.58B, and a high forecast of $3.69B. CSX's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 1.67% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $3.57B (Sep 23).
CSX EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $762.00M | $1.90B | $1.89B | $1.84B | $1.97B | - | $1.64B | $1.72B | $1.76B | $1.69B | $1.47B | $1.53B | $1.50B |
| Avg Forecast | $2.30B | $2.25B | $2.27B | $2.19B | $2.15B | $2.12B | $2.13B | $2.07B | $2.04B | $2.00B | $2.02B | $1.97B | $1.97B | $1.93B | $1.92B | $1.91B | $1.89B | $1.85B | $1.94B | $1.74B | $1.94B | $1.74B | $1.90B | $1.58B | $1.70B | $1.58B | $1.89B | $1.50B | $1.47B | $1.45B |
| High Forecast | $2.33B | $2.28B | $2.30B | $2.21B | $2.17B | $2.14B | $2.16B | $2.09B | $2.06B | $2.03B | $2.05B | $1.99B | $1.99B | $1.94B | $1.95B | $2.29B | $1.92B | $1.87B | $1.96B | $2.08B | $1.96B | $2.09B | $1.90B | $1.89B | $2.04B | $1.90B | $2.27B | $1.80B | $1.76B | $1.75B |
| Low Forecast | $2.25B | $2.21B | $2.22B | $2.14B | $2.10B | $2.07B | $2.09B | $2.02B | $2.00B | $1.96B | $1.98B | $1.92B | $1.93B | $1.89B | $1.88B | $1.53B | $1.86B | $1.81B | $1.90B | $1.39B | $1.90B | $1.39B | $1.90B | $1.26B | $1.36B | $1.27B | $1.51B | $1.20B | $1.18B | $1.16B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.41% | 0.98% | 1.09% | 0.95% | 1.13% | - | 1.04% | 1.01% | 1.11% | 0.89% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
12 analysts predict CSX's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $1.89B, with a high of $1.92B and a low of $1.86B. This is 147.80% upper than CSX's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $762.00M.
CSX Net Income Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $846.00M | $996.00M | $987.00M | $1.02B | $1.11B | - | $859.00M | $934.00M | $968.00M | $1.17B | $706.00M | $760.00M | $736.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.38B | $1.31B | $1.35B | $1.21B | $1.19B | $1.16B | $1.18B | $1.05B | $1.09B | $1.07B | $1.09B | $961.12M | $975.81M | $944.27M | $930.23M | $983.21M | $861.54M | $829.91M | $961.38M | $893.82M | $906.40M | $924.69M | $915.65M | $812.57M | $911.22M | $840.63M | $1.08B | $720.86M | $729.60M | $712.26M |
| High Forecast | $1.40B | $1.33B | $1.37B | $1.23B | $1.21B | $1.18B | $1.20B | $1.07B | $1.11B | $1.09B | $1.10B | $976.43M | $991.36M | $983.62M | $945.03M | $1.18B | $920.27M | $843.11M | $976.69M | $1.07B | $920.84M | $1.11B | $915.65M | $975.08M | $1.09B | $1.01B | $1.29B | $865.04M | $875.52M | $854.71M |
| Low Forecast | $1.34B | $1.28B | $1.31B | $1.18B | $1.15B | $1.13B | $1.15B | $1.03B | $1.06B | $1.04B | $1.06B | $934.98M | $949.26M | $904.92M | $904.92M | $786.57M | $802.81M | $807.33M | $935.22M | $715.06M | $881.74M | $739.76M | $915.65M | $650.05M | $728.98M | $672.51M | $862.31M | $576.69M | $583.68M | $569.81M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.10% | 1.12% | 1.20% | - | 1.06% | 1.03% | 1.15% | 1.09% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
CSX's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $861.54M, with a range of $802.81M to $920.27M. CSX's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 1.84% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $846.00M (Sep 23).
CSX SG&A Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $-14.50M | $-14.20M | $-14.31M | $-13.78M | $-13.53M | $-13.33M | $-13.44M | $-13.01M | $-12.85M | $-12.63M | $-12.73M | $-12.39M | $-12.40M | $-12.14M | $-12.11M | $-12.01M | $-11.89M | $-11.64M | $-12.22M | $-11.72M | $-12.22M | $-12.25M | $-11.97M | $-10.84M | $-10.89M | $-10.03M | $-9.59M | $-9.15M | $-9.09M | $-8.73M |
| High Forecast | $-14.20M | $-13.90M | $-14.01M | $-13.49M | $-13.25M | $-13.05M | $-13.16M | $-12.74M | $-12.58M | $-12.36M | $-12.47M | $-12.13M | $-12.14M | $-11.88M | $-11.86M | $-11.76M | $-11.73M | $-11.39M | $-11.97M | $-11.48M | $-11.97M | $-11.99M | $-11.97M | $-10.65M | $-10.70M | $-9.86M | $-9.42M | $-8.99M | $-8.93M | $-8.58M |
| Low Forecast | $-14.68M | $-14.37M | $-14.49M | $-13.95M | $-13.70M | $-13.50M | $-13.61M | $-13.17M | $-13.01M | $-12.78M | $-12.89M | $-12.54M | $-12.55M | $-12.24M | $-12.26M | $-12.16M | $-12.09M | $-11.78M | $-12.37M | $-11.87M | $-12.37M | $-12.40M | $-11.97M | $-11.04M | $-11.08M | $-10.21M | $-9.77M | $-9.32M | $-9.25M | $-8.89M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSX's average Quarter SG&A projection for undefined is $NaN, based on undefined Wall Street analysts, with a range of $NaN to $NaN. The forecast indicates a NaN% fall compared to CSX last annual SG&A of $NaN (undefined).
CSX EPS Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.42 | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.52 | - | $0.39 | $0.42 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.32 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.71 | $0.67 | $0.69 | $0.62 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.60 | $0.54 | $0.56 | $0.55 | $0.56 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.44 | $0.43 | $0.49 | $0.43 | $0.47 | $0.49 | $0.47 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.31 |
| High Forecast | $0.72 | $0.68 | $0.70 | $0.63 | $0.62 | $0.60 | $0.61 | $0.55 | $0.57 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.50 | $0.51 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.46 | $0.47 | $0.43 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.47 | $0.38 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.32 |
| Low Forecast | $0.69 | $0.66 | $0.67 | $0.60 | $0.59 | $0.58 | $0.59 | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.44 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.48 | $0.41 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.47 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.30 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.13% | 1.05% | 1.05% | - | 1.04% | 1.01% | 1.14% | 1.40% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.04% |
According to 12 Wall Street analysts, CSX's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.44, with a low estimate of $0.41 and a high estimate of $0.47. This represents a 5.30% increase compared to CSX previous annual EPS of $0.42 (Sep 23).
CSX Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBX | Greenbrier Companies | $48.07 | $56.00 | 16.50% | Buy |
| CSX | CSX | $33.52 | $37.63 | 12.26% | Buy |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern | $245.80 | $271.22 | 10.34% | Buy |
| CNI | Canadian National Railway Company | $118.77 | $129.42 | 8.97% | Buy |
| FSTR | L.B. Foster Company | $19.86 | $21.00 | 5.74% | Hold |
| CP | Canadian Pacific Railway | $86.32 | $87.53 | 1.40% | Buy |
| UNP | Union Pacific | $249.12 | $247.56 | -0.63% | Buy |
| TRN | Trinity Industries | $31.90 | $30.00 | -5.96% | Buy |
| WAB | Westinghouse Air Brake | $168.98 | $147.20 | -12.89% | Buy |
CSX Forecast FAQ
Is CSX a good buy?
Yes, according to 25 Wall Street analysts, CSX (CSX) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 16 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 64.00% of CSX's total ratings.
What is CSX's price target?
CSX (CSX) average price target is $37.63 with a range of $24 to $44, implying a 12.26% from its last price of $33.52. The data is based on 25 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will CSX stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CSX stock, the company can go up by 12.26% (from the last price of $33.52 to the average price target of $37.63), up by 31.26% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -28.40% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can CSX stock reach $50?
CSX's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $37.63 does not support the claim that CSX can reach $50 in the near future.
What is CSX's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $38 price target for CSX (CSX) this month, up 13.37% from its last price of $33.52. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 19.33% and increased by 34.01%, respectively.
What are CSX's analysts' financial forecasts?
CSX's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $16.28B (high $16.48B, low $15.94B), average EBITDA is $8.46B (high $8.57B, low $8.29B), average net income is $4.58B (high $4.65B, low $4.45B), average SG&A $-53.319M (high $-52.204M, low $-53.972M), and average EPS is $2.35 (high $2.39, low $2.29). CSX's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $17.34B (high $17.55B, low $16.97B), average EBITDA is $9.01B (high $9.12B, low $8.83B), average net income is $5.25B (high $5.33B, low $5.11B), average SG&A $-56.785M (high $-55.597M, low $-57.48M), and average EPS is $2.69 (high $2.74, low $2.62).
Did the CSX's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on CSX's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $14.66B, beating the average analysts forecast of $14.5B by 1.11%. Apple's EBITDA was $3.34B, missing the average prediction of $7.41B by -54.92%. The company's net income was $3.72B, beating the average estimation of $3.55B by 4.75%. Apple's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $-47.479M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.85, beating the average prediction of $1.79 by 3.47%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), CSX's revenue was $3.57B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $3.55B by 0.53%. The company's EBITDA was $762M, missing the average prediction of $1.85B by -58.76%. CSX's net income was $846M, beating the average estimation of $829.91M by 1.94%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $-11.638M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.42, missing the average prediction of $0.426 by -1.42%