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CSX·CSX Corporation

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Pre-Market
High
$46.47
Open
$46.20
Market Cap
84.79B
52W High
$48.03
Low
$46.20
P. Close
$46.20
P/E
27.80
52W Low
$31.80
Fwd P/E
-
DailyIQ Est.
$47.89
Technical Score (1D)
77
BUY
News Sentiment
52
MIXED
CSX Corp. has announced that its second‑quarter earnings will be released on June 13, 2024, followed by an earnings call, signaling the company’s readiness to disclose its latest financial performance. The scheduled release gives the market a clear window to assess CSX’s freight revenue, operating margin, and capacity utilization, which are key drivers of its valuation. Investors should watch the earnings report for any guidance on future freight rates, capital expenditures, and dividend policy, as these factors directly influence the company’s cash flow and growth prospects. A stronger‑than‑expected Q2 performance could reinforce confidence in the rail freight sector’s resilience amid ongoing supply‑chain disruptions, while a weaker result may heighten concerns about rising operating costs. The earnings call will likely address macro‑economic conditions, such as commodity demand and interest‑rate sensitivity, which can affect CSX’s freight volumes and financing costs. Analysts will also be attentive to any updates on regulatory developments, including potential changes to rail safety or environmental standards that could impact operating expenses. The company’s debt profile and interest‑rate exposure will be scrutinized, as CSX’s capital structure can influence its ability to fund future expansion or refinance existing obligations. Market participants should monitor the timing of the call relative to other industry earnings, as a clustered release could amplify sector sentiment and cross‑company comparisons. Finally, the post‑earnings period will be critical for observing how the market digests CSX’s guidance and whether it adjusts its valuation multiples in response to the company’s outlook.
Earnings Summary
CSX Corporation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading rail‑based freight transportation provider operating primarily east of the Mississippi River across the United States and Canada, moving commodities such as chemicals, agriculture, automobiles, and coal over a 20,000‑mile network supported by 3,500 locomotives and intermodal terminals. As a core player in the industrial railroads sector, CSX’s performance is closely tied to commodity demand, fuel costs, and macroeconomic cycles. In the most recent two quarters, CSX reported Q3 2025 earnings of $0.44 per share versus an estimate of $0.42393, and revenue of $3.587 billion, up from Q2 2025’s $0.44 EPS against $0.41627 and $3.574 billion revenue, indicating a modest EPS acceleration and a slight revenue uptick; this contrasts with Q1 2025, where EPS of $0.34 fell short of the $0.36824 estimate and revenue of $3.423 billion declined from Q4 2024’s $3.539 billion, reflecting a recent revenue contraction. Over the past year, CSX has posted a mixed earnings trajectory, with four of the last seven quarters beating EPS estimates while three missed, and revenue growth has been uneven, with gains in Q2 and Q3 2025 offset by declines in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026; the company’s ability to maintain margins amid rising fuel costs has been a recurring theme. Recent news highlights CSX’s upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release and the company’s focus on freight volume guidance, operating margin management, and regulatory developments that could affect fuel taxes and safety standards, all of which are expected to shape investor sentiment; analysts have noted that guidance on freight volumes and cost control will be pivotal in assessing the rail sector’s resilience. Investors should watch for CSX’s Q2 2026 guidance on freight volume expectations, any updates on fuel cost forecasts, and regulatory announcements that could alter freight pricing or compliance costs, as these factors will likely influence the company’s operating margins and valuation in the near term.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.32$0.37$0.42$0.47$0.52Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.49 - -
Q1'26$0.39$0.43+9.2%
Q4'25$0.42$0.39-6.1%
Q3'25$0.42$0.44+3.8%
Q2'25$0.42$0.44+5.7%
Q1'25$0.37$0.34-7.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.4B$3.5B$3.6B$3.7B$3.9BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.8B - -
Q1'26$3.5B$3.5B-1.1%
Q4'25$3.6B$3.5B-2.0%
Q3'25 - $3.6B -
Q2'25 - $3.6B -
Q1'25 - $3.4B -
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Market Data

CSX Stock Snapshot

CSX is currently trading at $46.47, giving CSX Corporation a market cap of 84.79B and a P/E ratio of 27.8. Today's range spans $46.20–$46.47, with shares opening at $46.20 and moving up $0.27 (0.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 77/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 52/100.

Over the past year CSX has traded between $31.80 and $48.03 - the current price is +46.1% off the 52-week low and -3.2% from the high. 29 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $46.25 (range $30.00–$53.00), implying downside of -0.5%.

CSX Corporation (CSX) is a large-cap in Industrials with 84.79B in market cap, and the current setup is one of the cleaner bullish reads in the space. Technical score: 77/100 (BUY). Sentiment: neutral at 52/100. Price: $46.47 (near 52-week highs). The current P/E ratio stands at 27.8. The 52-week range of $31.80–$48.03 provides structural context - and the current technical/sentiment alignment is the type of setup that attracts both momentum and growth-oriented capital.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Industrials names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (77/100) and news sentiment (52/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $46.47 (near 52-week highs), CSX's position within the $31.80–$48.03 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.