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CSX Corporation

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$51.67Today:- (-)1Y +45.43%

As of Oct 22, 2026 close

Market cap
$96.05B
P/E (TTM)
29.80
Forward P/E
28.75
Dividend yield
1.06%
52-week range
$33.63$53.60
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
10.72M

CSX Corporation (CSX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for CSX Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 14 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 14 unique analysts
(21 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence10.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$52.46
+1.53% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CSX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

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

Patrick Brown
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$56.00 → $53.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Christian Wetherbee
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$54.00
Ken Hoexter
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$55.00
Ravi Shanker
Morgan Stanley
SellMaintains
$32.00
Jason Seidl
TD Cowen
BuyReiterates
$54.00
Fadi Chamoun
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$53.00 → $52.00
Ariel Rosa
Citi
HoldMaintains
$54.00 → $53.00
Fadi Chamoun
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$53.00 → $52.00
Christian Wetherbee
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$54.00
Chad Dillard
Bernstein
HoldMaintains
$48.00
Brian Ossenbeck
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$58.00 → $57.00
Harrison Bauer
Susquehanna
BuyMaintains
$59.00 → $55.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Brandon Oglenski
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$60.00
Walter Spracklin
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$54.00 → $53.00
Ken Hoexter
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$56.00 → $55.00
Ken Hoexter
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$56.00 → $55.00
Christian Wetherbee
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$54.00
Ariel Rosa
Citi
HoldMaintains
$53.00 → $54.00
Kristina Ruggeri
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
$52.00 → $56.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CSX?

The analyst consensus rating for CSX is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 14 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CSX?

The average 12-month price target for CSX is $52.46, representing an upside of 1.5% from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $51.67.

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.