CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$31.85 +0.27 (+0.85%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
12

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for CSX.

Consensus Price Target

$38.78
21.75% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CSX, the average price target is $38.78. The highest price target for CSX is $44.00, while the lowest price target for CSX is $34.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.75% from the current price of $31.85.

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CSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 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	$38.78	$38.78	$38.80	$35.79
Forecasted Upside	21.75% Upside	8.38% Upside	14.05% Upside	3.35% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.67	2.61	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.75% Upside	43.89% Upside	14.53% 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
11/13/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$40.00 ➝ $41.00	+13.13%
11/12/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	A. Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$42.00 ➝ $44.00	+21.82%
10/17/2024	Stephens 4 of 5 stars	D. Imbro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$41.00 ➝ $39.00	+16.77%
10/17/2024	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	$35.00 ➝ $34.00	+1.67%
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	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$42.00 ➝ $40.00	+18.66%
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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	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$40.00 ➝ $39.00	+9.95%
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%
10/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Walter Spracklin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$36.00 ➝ $35.00	-1.33%
8/7/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $40.00	+17.99%
8/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$39.00 ➝ $42.00	+22.41%
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%
4/18/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$40.00 ➝ $38.00	+9.23%
1/16/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$35.00 ➝ $38.00	+9.01%
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%
1/26/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$33.00 ➝ $35.00	+12.72%

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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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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 approximately $65.51 billion, indicating a robust 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 consistent revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 1.3%, suggesting resilience and the potential for future earnings growth.
The current stock price is $33.97, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the transportation sector.
Institutional investors own 73.57% of CSX Co.'s stock, reflecting strong confidence from large financial entities, which can be a positive signal 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 EPS compared to the expected $0.48, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, indicating that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Despite a solid market position, the stock has fluctuated between a 52-week low of $31.74 and a high of $40.12, suggesting volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.26 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could limit upside potential for new investors.
Recent trading volumes have shown fluctuations, with 10,630,168 shares exchanged recently, which may indicate uncertainty in market sentiment towards the stock.

CSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CSX is $38.78, with a high forecast of $44.00 and a low forecast of $34.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CSX in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings 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 21.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: CSX has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Loop Capital, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CSX more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for CSX is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.61. Learn more on how CSX compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:CSX) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target