CSXCSX Corporation shows solid fundamental strength with consistent profitability and a stable balance sheet. Thematic tailwinds in freight transportation are positive, but technical indicators suggest a cautious near-term outlook. It's a sound investment for investors seeking stability and moderate growth.
CSX is well-positioned to benefit from trends in supply chain efficiency, e-commerce growth, and reshoring initiatives, which are driving demand for rail freight services.
CSX demonstrates robust profitability, a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt, and consistent free cash flow generation. Its valuation metrics are reasonable within the transportation sector.
The stock shows mixed technical signals. While longer-term moving averages are supportive, shorter-term indicators suggest potential choppiness or a slight pullback. Investors may want to wait for clearer directional signals.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Supply Chain Optimization | 85 |
| E-commerce Growth | 80 |
| Industrial & Manufacturing Activity | 70 |
| Infrastructure Investment | 65 |
| Energy Transition & Commodities | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 85 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 65 |
| Cash Flow | 90 |
| Dividend | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
| Short-Term Indicators | 50 |
Positive EPS Surprise
The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in 4 out of the last 8 quarters, with an average surprise of 4.54%.
Consistent Revenue Growth
Revenue has shown a positive trend from 2021 to 2024, indicating consistent top-line growth. The latest annual revenue was $14.54 billion.
High Quarterly P/E Ratio
The quarterly P/E ratios for 2025 are exceptionally high (e.g., 73.9 for Q2 2025), suggesting that current market prices may be significantly ahead of near-term earnings.
Declining Net Margins
Net profit margins have decreased from 30.2% in 2021 to 20.7% in Q4 2024, indicating potential pressure on profitability.
August 2025
29
Ex-Dividend Date
September 2025
15
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
16
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.46
A: $0.44
L: $0.42
H: 3.75B
A: 3.61B
L: 3.55B
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 and leases approximately 3,500 locomotives. It serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
37.96 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CSX have a max estimate of 45.00 and a min estimate of 27.00.