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CSX Corporation CSX

Industrials — Railroads
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y) Insider Buys (last 12m)
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
3.03
Total sells
18.60
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 1 — — — — 1 — — — — — —
Sell 2 — — 1 2 — — — 2 2 — —
Insider Ownership
0.27%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
88,270.00
Revenue
14,512.00
Net Income
3,223.00
Free Cash Flow
2,962.00
Net Debt
17,474.00
Current Ratio
0.82
Debt/Equity
1.34
P/E ratio
27.69
P/S ratio
6.12
P/B ratio
6.31
Past 5Y EPS Growth
5.12%
This Y EPS Growth
24.75%
Next Y EPS Growth
13.34%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
15.99%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.21
Annual Dividend Rate
0.44
Annual Dividend Yield
1.25%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 0.57
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—
—
2025 0.52
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—
—
—
2024 0.48
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—
—
—
2023 0.44
—
—
—
—
2022 0.40
—
—
—
—
2021 0.37
—
—
—
—
2020 0.35
—
—
—
—
2019 0.32
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—
—
—
2018 0.29
—
—
—
—
2017 0.26
—
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—
—
2016 0.24
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—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 1,436.00 1,005.00 675.00 1,390.00
Receivables 1,393.00 1,326.00 1,298.00 1,456.00
Inventory 440.00 414.00 390.00 406.00
Other 90.00 75.00 187.00 156.00
3,359.00 2,820.00 2,550.00 3,408.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,237.00 1,118.00 1,149.00 1,111.00
ST’ Debt 558.00 606.00 708.00 1,702.00
Other 387.00 392.00 456.00 432.00
3,223.00 3,276.00 3,133.00 4,154.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3,482.00 3,935.00 — —
—
’25 3,423.00 3,574.00 3,587.00 3,508.00
14,092.00
’24 3,681.00 3,701.00 3,619.00 3,539.00
14,540.00
’23 3,706.00 3,699.00 3,572.00 3,680.00
14,657.00
’22 3,413.00 3,815.00 3,895.00 3,730.00
14,853.00
’21 2,813.00 2,990.00 3,292.00 3,427.00
12,522.00
’20 2,855.00 2,255.00 2,648.00 2,825.00
10,583.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,272.00 1,327.00 — —
—
’25 1,255.00 635.00 1,337.00 1,386.00
4,613.00
’24 1,066.00 1,107.00 1,686.00 1,388.00
5,247.00
’23 1,251.00 1,222.00 1,552.00 1,489.00
5,514.00
’22 1,299.00 1,231.00 1,725.00 1,271.00
5,526.00
’21 1,232.00 1,167.00 1,420.00 1,280.00
5,099.00
’20 1,178.00 1,006.00 944.00 1,135.00
4,263.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 793.00 824.00 — —
—
’25 559.00 (115.00) 622.00 723.00
1,789.00
’24 560.00 590.00 1,068.00 566.00
2,784.00
’23 816.00 712.00 991.00 826.00
3,345.00
’22 976.00 772.00 1,121.00 838.00
3,707.00
’21 926.00 946.00 1,024.00 941.00
3,837.00
’20 832.00 596.00 542.00 723.00
2,693.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.43 0.54 — —
—
’25 0.34 0.44 0.37 0.39
1.54
’24 0.46 0.49 0.46 0.38
1.79
’23 0.48 0.49 0.42 0.45
1.85
’22 0.39 0.54 0.52 0.49
1.95
’21 0.31 0.52 0.43 0.42
1.68
’20 0.33 0.22 0.32 0.33
1.20

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Recommendation Rating

2
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 25.80 27.60 31.43 26.22 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.63 35.09 40.12 37.54 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22,500 23,000 23,500 23,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.66 0.64 0.62 0.61 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,853.00 14,657.00 14,540.00 14,092.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 68.02% 69.30% 69.99% 68.32% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,345.00 4,829.00 4,555.00 3,769.00 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 35.99% 32.95% 31.33% 26.75% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,114.00 3,668.00 3,470.00 2,889.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,502.00 1,607.00 1,766.00 1,844.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.95 7.30 7.50 7.54 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.95 1.85 1.79 1.54 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.59 2.75 2.71 2.47 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.85) (1.08) (1.27) (1.51) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.74 1.67 1.44 0.96 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 5.91 5.97 6.45 7.04 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,136.00 2,008.00 1,939.00 1,870.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.92 18.82 18.03 23.54 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.44 4.74 4.30 4.81 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.22 5.80 5.00 5.15 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.52 5.91 5.51 6.10 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.10 25.89 28.76 48.06 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,526.00 5,514.00 5,247.00 4,613.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1,819.00) (2,169.00) (2,463.00) (2,824.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,707.00 3,345.00 2,784.00 1,789.00 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,378.00 136.00 (456.00) (583.00) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18,047.00 18,533.00 18,503.00 18,873.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15,960.00 17,097.00 17,498.00 18,198.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12,625.00 11,985.00 12,507.00 13,160.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.98% 8.72% 8.17% 6.68% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.02% 11.82% 10.93% 9.01% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.49% 29.81% 28.34% 22.51% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

CSX Corporation exemplifies resilience in the cyclical rail sector, leveraging Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) since 2019 to boost efficiencies amid freight volume swings and macroeconomic headwinds. Revenue stabilized at $14.5 billion in 2024 (down 2% from 2022 peak), with forecasts eyeing a 2025 dip to $14.09 billion before rebounding to $15.73 billion by 2028, driven by intermodal growth and economic recovery. Key metrics shine: revenue per employee rose 61% to a 2022 peak before easing, gross margins rebounded to 70%, and EPS compounded from $0.60 in 2016 to $1.79 in 2024 (+198%), fueled by aggressive buybacks slashing shares 32%.

A fortress balance sheet underpins this strength, with net debt at $18.5 billion (manageable 1.5x debt-to-equity), robust FCF averaging $1.42/share to fund dividends (1.2-1.5% yield) and capex, while ROE averaged 27%—far above peers. Stock appreciation hit ~200% over the period, trading at 18x EPS with PS ~4.3x, decoupling positively from volume softness like coal declines.

Forward outlook tempers optimism with tailwinds like intermodal expansion and PSR 2.0 AI tech, projecting EPS to $2.32 by 2028 (+26% from 2025) for 5-8% annual returns, bolstered by CEO insider buying amid net selling. Risks include labor strikes and decarbonization costs, but Berkshire’s 10% stake and mid-teens ROIC signal a defensive powerhouse primed for re-rating.

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CSX Corporation (CSX) Latest News

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17 Sep

4 , 5:14 PM
CSX plans broad rail access expansion if transcontinental merger is approved. Transcontinental merger approval would enable CSX broad rail access expansion and shift its competitive position.

3 , 6:17 PM
CSX stock and U.S. railroads draw focus as diesel prices hit records, raising fuel cost pressures on rail operations. Record diesel prices directly increase fuel expenses for CSX rail operations.

10 Sep

3 www.marketbeat.com, 9:45 AM
Rail sector including CSX outperforms broad market benchmarks on strong freight demand and pricing power, diverging from AI-driven gains. Sector outperformance supports CSX revenue visibility and share price momentum without altering core operations.

3 , 9:16 AM
CSX Corporation reports lifted performance from steady shipping volumes and favorable pricing. Steady volumes and pricing directly support CSX revenue growth and operational stability.

4 Aug

3 , 12:03 PM
Intermodal demand growth is enhancing CSX Corp.'s operational performance and positioning the company for expansion in rail freight transport. Intermodal demand supports CSX's freight volume and competitive position without indicating transformative shifts.

31 Jul

3 , 6:57 AM
Higher freight volumes drove CSX shares up over 42% in the past year. Stronger freight volumes signal improved core operations that can support sustained revenue growth.

23 Jul

4 , 5:00 AM
CSX raises its financial outlook citing increased shipping volumes and revenue growth. Raised outlook from higher volumes and revenues signals stronger performance and lifts investor sentiment.

3 , 7:16 PM
CSX shares are soaring today. Stock surge signals moderately noticeable shift in market sentiment for CSX.

3 , 1:29 PM
CSX Corporation beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates with year-over-year growth and raised its full-year EPS outlook. Beating estimates with raised EPS guidance points to stronger financial results that can lift near-term stock sentiment.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
CSX Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly financial results, operational performance, and forward guidance for the rail freight business. Quarterly earnings releases and guidance typically produce moderate short-term share price movement without altering long-term strategy.

3 , 1:01 AM
CSX Corporation posted record revenue and strong EPS growth in Q2 2026 despite fuel cost pressures. Record revenue and EPS growth support higher near-term investor sentiment and share price movement.

22 Jul

3 , 6:30 PM
CSX reported Q2 earnings with key metrics compared against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates provide standard financial performance data likely to influence near-term investor sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 6:05 PM
CSX reported Q2 financial results and operational updates during its earnings call, covering revenue, expenses, volume trends and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings details supply performance metrics that can shift near-term investor sentiment without guaranteeing structural change.

3 , 4:48 PM
CSX Corporation releases quarterly earnings with revenue, EPS figures and operational updates affecting rail transport performance. Quarterly earnings provide financial metrics that can shift near-term investor views but rarely alter core business trajectory.

3 , 4:14 PM
CSX Corporation exceeded Q2 CY2026 earnings expectations. Earnings beat signals stronger financial performance and can lift near-term investor sentiment.

3 , 4:02 PM
CSX Corp. reported second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings data shapes near-term market views on financial performance.

20 Jul

4 , 9:41 AM
Road-to-rail freight trends accelerate in 2026 with JBHT participation, driving volume gains and operational shifts for CSX. Accelerating road-to-rail freight shift in 2026 delivers major volume and competitive gains directly to CSX.

15 Jul

3 , 11:12 AM
CSX bridge failure disrupts rail operations while automation push advances at Radnor Yard, with combined effects on costs, efficiency and shareholder value. Bridge failure creates short-term operational costs while Radnor Yard automation represents limited strategic efficiency gains.

11 Jul

3 , 5:11 AM
CSX Corporation sees strengthening freight demand and pricing that bolster its long-term investment case. Rising freight demand and pricing directly support CSX revenue growth and operational stability.

29 Jun

3 www.barchart.com, 6:49 AM
CSX Corporation is preparing to release quarterly earnings with investors focused on revenue, EPS, and rail volume trends. Upcoming earnings may moderately sway near-term stock price and sentiment via reported results.

25 Jun

4 Simply Wall St., 5:08 AM
CSX launches double-stack service through Howard Street Tunnel, transforming its investment story with improved rail capacity and efficiency. Double-stack tunnel service boosts CSX freight capacity and competitive positioning.

24 Jun

3 Insider Monkey, 11:57 PM
RBC Capital asserts CSX remains well positioned amid rail industry consolidation. Positive analyst outlook may moderately boost CSX investor sentiment and stock performance.

15 Jun

3 , 11:04 AM
RBC analysts state CSX has a meaningful efficiency opportunity over the medium term. Medium-term efficiency gains may moderately improve CSX financial performance and market perception.

8 Jun

3 Insider Monkey, 11:55 PM
Susquehanna raises CSX price target on improving rail demand outlook. Analyst target raise signals positive sentiment shift for CSX stock from demand trends.

29 May

4 247wallst.com, 11:40 AM
Brookfield Infrastructure stands to profit from an upcoming rail industry megamerger that would reshape the sector and directly involve CSX Corporation operations and ownership structure. An imminent rail megamerger would fundamentally alter CSX competitive positioning, ownership, and market trajectory.

17 May

4 Simply Wall St., 10:06 PM
CSX Corporation launches a US$5 billion share buyback program and replaces its technology leadership to accelerate digital upgrades across rail operations and boost long-term efficiency. US$5 billion buyback returns substantial capital to shareholders while tech leadership shift targets operational modernization with potential to lift margins and investor sentiment.

15 May

3 www.marketbeat.com, 11:06 PM
CSX targets higher profit margins as freight demand improves, according to its CFO at a conference. Margin expansion and rising freight demand point to moderate gains in CSX financial results and sentiment.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 10:05 PM
CSX Corporation projected a 2026 rebound at its annual meeting after rail operations faced significant challenges throughout the prior year. Forward-looking rebound projections after a difficult operational year point to moderate influence on CSX investor sentiment and recovery outlook.

6 May

4 MT Newswires, 10:19 AM
CPKC and CSX are upgrading the Southeast Mexico Express rail service to increase capacity, speed, and reliability for freight between southeast Mexico and the eastern U.S., enhancing cross-border trade efficiency amid rising nearshoring demand. Service upgrade with CPKC boosts CSX's cross-border freight volumes and strategic positioning in the expanding Mexico-U.S. rail market.

4 CNW Group, 9:00 AM
CPKC and CSX upgrade the Southeast Mexico Express service by introducing a dedicated train and faster transit times to improve cross-border freight efficiency. The service upgrade strengthens CSX's cross-border operations, efficiency, and competitive edge in intermodal rail transport.
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