CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$32.86 -0.12 (-0.36%)

Closing price 01/30/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$33.04 +0.18 (+0.55%)

As of 01/30/2025 07:35 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
14

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for CSX.

Consensus Price Target

$37.58
14.36% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CSX, the average price target is $37.58. The highest price target for CSX is $44.00, while the lowest price target for CSX is $33.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.36% from the current price of $32.86.

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CSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/1/24 to 1/31/25	1 Month Ago 1/2/24 to 1/1/25	3 Months Ago 11/3/23 to 11/2/24	1 Year Ago 2/1/23 to 2/1/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$37.58	$38.78	$38.61	$36.24
Forecasted Upside	14.36% Upside	20.17% Upside	15.64% Upside	-0.12% Downside
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.

CSX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CSX Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CSX	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.74	2.60	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.41% Upside	33.01% Upside	11.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CSX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/27/2025	Benchmark 3 of 5 stars	Nathan Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$38.00 ➝ $38.00	+14.46%
1/24/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	James McGarragle Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$34.00 ➝ $33.00	+0.96%
1/24/2025	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	Patrick Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+12.85%
1/24/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Fadi Chamoun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$40.00 ➝ $38.00	+16.30%
1/24/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Ossenbeck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+13.18%
1/24/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$36.00 ➝ $34.00	+3.49%
1/24/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Imbro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$38.00 ➝ $38.00	+15.66%
1/24/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$40.00 ➝ $38.00	+12.86%
1/24/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $39.00	+15.83%
1/24/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Hartford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$39.00 ➝ $38.00	+12.86%
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1/10/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephanie Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$37.00	+14.91%
1/8/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$40.00 ➝ $39.00	+21.12%
10/17/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$39.00 ➝ $37.00	+9.76%
10/17/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$43.00 ➝ $42.00	+18.41%
10/17/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$36.00 ➝ $35.00	-1.33%
10/17/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Chappell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+4.31%
7/8/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$35.00 ➝ $36.00	+8.53%
7/8/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $37.00	+11.11%
4/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$46.00 ➝ $44.00	+26.84%
7/25/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$35.00 ➝ $37.00	+13.78%
7/21/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$25.00	-22.34%
4/21/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$37.00	+16.28%

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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 Thursday, January 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CSX pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CSX
Bull Case

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

CSX Co. has a strong market capitalization of $63.12 billion, indicating a solid position in the transportation sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
The company reported a net margin of 24.77%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
CSX Co. has demonstrated a return on equity of 28.92%, reflecting efficient management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, making it an attractive investment.
Currently, CSX Co. is trading at $32.73, which is relatively close to its twelve-month low of $31.43, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Recent institutional interest, with 73.57% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, suggests confidence in CSX Co.'s future performance, which can be reassuring for individual investors.

CSX
Bear Case

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

CSX Co. recently missed analysts' earnings estimates, reporting $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) compared to the expected $0.48, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.60, which, while not excessively high, could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially deterring value-focused investors.
CSX Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, suggesting a higher level of debt relative to equity, which can increase financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
The stock's performance has shown volatility, with a beta of 1.22, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
Despite a slight revenue increase of 1.3% year-over-year, the overall growth may not be sufficient to meet investor expectations in a competitive transportation market.

CSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CSX is $37.58, with a high forecast of $44.00 and a low forecast of $33.00.
: 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CSX in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSX shares.
: According to analysts, CSX's stock has a predicted upside of 14.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, CSX's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: CSX has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, Susquehanna, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CSX more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for CSX is 2.74 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how CSX compares to other companies.

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CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target