What is the analyst consensus rating for CSX?

The analyst consensus rating for CSX is "Buy" based on 20 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for CSX?

The average 12-month price target for CSX is $46.05, representing an upside of 0.9% from the current price of $45.63.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

CSX Corporation (CSX) Forecast: Analyst Ratings & Targets

Latest CSX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jun 17, 2026	Ken Hoexter	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Buy	$51.00 → $53.00 +2.00 (3.9%)
Jun 12, 2026	David Vernon	Bernstein	Maintains	Hold	$39.00
Jun 12, 2026	Walter Spracklin	RBC Capital	Maintains	Buy	$47.00
Jun 5, 2026	Harrison Bauer	Susquehanna	Maintains	Hold	$44.00 → $50.00 +6.00 (13.6%)
May 12, 2026	Christian Wetherbee	Wells Fargo	Initiates Coverage	Buy	$50.00
May 11, 2026	Christian Wetherbee	Wells Fargo	Reiterates	Buy	$50.00
May 11, 2026	Jonathan Chappell	Evercore ISI Group	Maintains	Hold	$44.00 → $46.00 +2.00 (4.5%)
Apr 25, 2026	Brian Ossenbeck	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$42.00 → $48.00 +6.00 (14.3%)
Apr 24, 2026	Brian Ossenbeck	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$42.00 → $48.00 +6.00 (14.3%)
Apr 24, 2026	Dan Moore	Baird	Maintains	Buy	$40.00 → $47.00 +7.00 (17.5%)
Apr 23, 2026	Jeff Kauffman	Vertical Research	Upgrades	Hold	$44.00
Apr 23, 2026	Nathan Martin	Benchmark Co.	Maintains	Buy	$46.00 → $48.00 +2.00 (4.3%)
Apr 23, 2026	Nathan Martin	Benchmark	Maintains	Strong Buy	$46.00 → $48.00 +2.00 (4.3%)
Apr 23, 2026	Stephanie Moore	Jefferies	Reiterates	Buy	$50.00 → $52.00 +2.00 (4.0%)
Apr 23, 2026	Jason H. Seidl	TD Cowen	Maintains	Strong Buy	$40.00 → $45.00 +5.00 (12.5%)
Apr 23, 2026	Jordan Alliger	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Hold	$37.00 → $41.00 +4.00 (10.8%)
Apr 23, 2026	Brandon Oglenski	Barclays	Maintains	Buy	$40.00 → $47.00 +7.00 (17.5%)
Apr 23, 2026	Ken Hoexter	BofA Securities	Maintains	Strong Buy	$46.00 → $49.00 +3.00 (6.5%)
Apr 23, 2026	Fadi Chamoun	BMO Capital	Maintains	Hold	$40.00 → $45.00 +5.00 (12.5%)
Apr 23, 2026	Ariel Rosa	Citi	Maintains	Hold	$44.00 → $46.00 +2.00 (4.5%)
Apr 23, 2026	Christian Wetherbee	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Buy	$40.00 → $50.00 +10.00 (25.0%)
Apr 23, 2026	Walter Spracklin	RBC Capital	Maintains	Buy	$43.00 → $47.00 +4.00 (9.3%)
Apr 23, 2026	Jonathan Chappell	Evercore ISI Group	Maintains	Hold	$41.00 → $44.00 +3.00 (7.3%)
Apr 23, 2026	Ravi Shanker	Morgan Stanley	Downgrades	Sell	$30.00 → $30.00 +0.00 (0.0%)
Apr 22, 2026	Jordan Alliger	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Hold	$37.00 → $41.00 +4.00 (10.8%)
Apr 22, 2026	Scott Group	Wolfe Research	Reiterates	Buy	$46.00 → $50.00 +4.00 (8.7%)
Apr 17, 2026	Nathan Martin	Benchmark	Maintains	Strong Buy	$40.00 → $46.00 +6.00 (15.0%)
Apr 15, 2026	Patrick Brown	Raymond James	Reiterates	Buy	$41.00 → $45.00 +4.00 (9.8%)
Apr 7, 2026	Ariel Rosa	Citi	Downgrades	Hold	$41.00 → $44.00 +3.00 (7.3%)
Mar 31, 2026	David Vernon	Bernstein	Maintains	Hold	$36.00 → $39.00 +3.00 (8.3%)

Ken Hoexter

BofA Securities

BuyReiterates

$51.00 → $53.00

Jun 17

David Vernon

Bernstein

HoldMaintains

$39.00

Jun 12

Walter Spracklin

RBC Capital

BuyMaintains

$47.00

Jun 12

Harrison Bauer

Susquehanna

HoldMaintains

$44.00 → $50.00

Jun 5

Christian Wetherbee

Wells Fargo

BuyInitiates Coverage

$50.00

May 12

Christian Wetherbee

Wells Fargo

BuyReiterates

$50.00

May 11

Jonathan Chappell

Evercore ISI Group

HoldMaintains

$44.00 → $46.00

May 11

Brian Ossenbeck

JP Morgan

BuyMaintains

$42.00 → $48.00

Apr 25

Brian Ossenbeck

JP Morgan

BuyMaintains

$42.00 → $48.00

Apr 24

Dan Moore

Baird

BuyMaintains

$40.00 → $47.00

Apr 24

Jeff Kauffman

Vertical Research

HoldUpgrades

$44.00

Apr 23

Nathan Martin

Benchmark Co.

BuyMaintains

$46.00 → $48.00

Apr 23

Nathan Martin

Benchmark

Strong BuyMaintains

$46.00 → $48.00

Apr 23

Stephanie Moore

Jefferies

BuyReiterates

$50.00 → $52.00

Apr 23

Jason H. Seidl

TD Cowen

Strong BuyMaintains

$40.00 → $45.00

Apr 23

Jordan Alliger

Goldman Sachs

HoldMaintains

$37.00 → $41.00

Apr 23

Brandon Oglenski

Barclays

BuyMaintains

$40.00 → $47.00

Apr 23

Ken Hoexter

BofA Securities

Strong BuyMaintains

$46.00 → $49.00

Apr 23

Fadi Chamoun

BMO Capital

HoldMaintains

$40.00 → $45.00

Apr 23

Ariel Rosa

Citi

HoldMaintains

$44.00 → $46.00

Apr 23

Christian Wetherbee

Wells Fargo

BuyMaintains

$40.00 → $50.00

Apr 23

Walter Spracklin

RBC Capital

BuyMaintains

$43.00 → $47.00

Apr 23

Jonathan Chappell

Evercore ISI Group

HoldMaintains

$41.00 → $44.00

Apr 23

Ravi Shanker

Morgan Stanley

SellDowngrades

$30.00 → $30.00

Apr 23

Jordan Alliger

Goldman Sachs

HoldMaintains

$37.00 → $41.00

Apr 22

Scott Group

Wolfe Research

BuyReiterates

$46.00 → $50.00

Apr 22

Nathan Martin

Benchmark

Strong BuyMaintains

$40.00 → $46.00

Apr 17

Patrick Brown

Raymond James

BuyReiterates

$41.00 → $45.00

Apr 15

Ariel Rosa

Citi

HoldDowngrades

$41.00 → $44.00

Apr 7

David Vernon

Bernstein

HoldMaintains

$36.00 → $39.00

Mar 31

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