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CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$32.81 -1.77 (-5.12%)
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CSX - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
15

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CSX in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CSX.

Consensus Price Target

$37.00
12.77% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CSX, the average price target is $37.00. The highest price target for CSX is $45.00, while the lowest price target for CSX is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.77% from the current price of $32.81.
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CSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/25/24 to 8/25/25
1 Month Ago
7/26/24 to 7/26/25
3 Months Ago
5/27/24 to 5/27/25
1 Year Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$37.00$37.00$33.90$38.80
Forecasted Upside12.77% Upside3.47% Upside7.87% Upside15.17% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CSX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CSX Price Targets by Month

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CSX Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCSXTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.58
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.59% Upside20.30% Upside10.29% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/18/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
Fadi Chamoun
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$38.00+4.63%
7/25/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Daniel Moore
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$38.00 ➝ $44.00+25.71%
7/24/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
7/24/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Christian Wetherbee
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$35.00 ➝ $37.00+4.70%
7/24/2025Benchmark
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Nathan Martin
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $40.00+13.19%
7/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Brian Ossenbeck
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$34.00 ➝ $41.00+16.02%
7/24/2025Barclays
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Brandon Oglenski
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$36.00 ➝ $38.00+8.66%
7/24/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$40.00+14.38%
7/21/2025TD Cowen
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Jason Seidl
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $45.00+30.85%
7/17/2025Bank of America
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Ken Hoexter
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $42.00+26.28%
7/15/2025Raymond James Financial
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Patrick Brown
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$33.00 ➝ $37.00+9.42%
7/9/2025Citigroup
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Ariel Rosa
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$36.00 ➝ $38.00+14.13%
7/8/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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David Vernon
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$33.00 ➝ $36.00+8.53%
7/1/2025Baird R W
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D. Moore
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/24/2025Susquehanna
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Bascome Majors
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Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Neutral$35.00+7.96%
6/2/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Jordan Alliger
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$35.00+11.11%
4/25/2025Argus
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 Set Target$32.00+14.82%
4/17/2025UBS Group
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Thomas Wadewitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$36.00 ➝ $34.00+21.84%
4/17/2025Evercore ISI
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Jonathan Chappell
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$35.00 ➝ $33.00+20.24%
4/14/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Benjamin Nolan
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $34.00+20.86%
4/9/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Stephanie Moore
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $33.00+23.36%
2/3/2025Loop Capital
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Rick Paterson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $34.00+3.44%
1/24/2025Stephens
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D. Imbro
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $38.00+15.66%

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Should I Buy CSX Stock? CSX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CSX pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CSX
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CSX Co.:

  • The current stock price recently reached a new 52-week high, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for CSX Co., with multiple firms raising their price targets, suggesting potential for further price appreciation.
  • CSX Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44, exceeding expectations, which reflects strong operational performance and profitability.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 25.48%, indicating effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
  • CSX Co. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, appealing to income-focused investors.

CSX
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in CSX Co. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent highs, the stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 1.25, indicating it may be more volatile than the market.
  • CSX Co. experienced a year-over-year revenue decline of 3.5%, which could signal challenges in maintaining growth.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, suggesting a higher level of debt compared to equity, which may pose risks in economic downturns.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their outlook, indicating uncertainty about future performance.
  • The current market conditions may affect transportation companies, including CSX Co., due to fluctuating demand and economic factors.

CSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CSX is $37.00, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CSX in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSX shares.

According to analysts, CSX's stock has a predicted upside of 12.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CSX's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like CSX more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for CSX is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how CSX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CSX) was last updated on 8/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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