NASDAQ:CSX CSX (CSX) Stock Price, News & Analysis → A lot of people are making this costly mistake (From WealthPress) (Ad) Free CSX Stock Alerts $37.01 +0.17 (+0.46%) (As of 11:46 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.69▼$37.0950-Day Range$34.39▼$38.3852-Week Range$29.03▼$40.12Volume2.19 million shsAverage Volume11.56 million shsMarket Capitalization$72.45 billionP/E Ratio20.11Dividend Yield1.30%Price Target$36.24 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get CSX alerts: Email Address CSX MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.82 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.3% Downside$36.88 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.19% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.32Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.30Based on 27 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth10.20%From $1.96 to $2.16 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.30 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector26th out of 116 stocksRailroads, Line - Haul Operating Industry2nd out of 7 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCSX has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $36.88, CSX has a forecasted downside of 0.3% from its current price of $37.01.Amount of Analyst CoverageCSX has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.19% of the outstanding shares of CSX have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCSX has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CSX has recently increased by 6.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCSX pays a meaningful dividend of 1.33%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCSX has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of CSX is 26.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, CSX will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.22% next year. This indicates that CSX will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCSX has received a -68.46% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of CSX in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Diesel rail freight transport services for intermodal freight", "Diesel rail freight transport services for the automotive industry", and "Diesel rail freight transport services for the mining industry" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for CSX is -7.32. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCSX has a news sentiment score of 0.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 27 news articles for CSX this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.Search Interest32 people have searched for CSX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows32 people have added CSX to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 78% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, CSX insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.55% of the stock of CSX is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.57% of the stock of CSX is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for CSX are expected to grow by 10.20% in the coming year, from $1.96 to $2.16 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CSX is 20.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.91.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CSX is 20.11, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 15.85.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCSX has a PEG Ratio of 2.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCSX has a P/B Ratio of 6.03. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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It also transports chemicals, agricultural and food products, minerals, automotive, forest products, fertilizers, and metals and equipment; and coal, coke, and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, as well as exports coal to deep-water port facilities. In addition, the company provides intermodal services through a network of approximately 30 terminals transporting manufactured consumer goods in containers; and drayage services, including the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments. It serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations, as well as connects non-rail served customers through transferring products, such as plastics and ethanol from rail to trucks. The company operates approximately 20,000 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 26 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns and leases approximately 3,500 locomotives. It serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.Read More CSX Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CSX Stock News HeadlinesMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comPHOTOS: Box truck strikes the Onondaga Lake Parkway BridgeMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comNC community battles against controversial railroad projectMarch 28, 2024 | Insiders Exposed (Ad)This consistently signaled gains of 453%... 610%... and even 1036%...It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally, something completely unique comes across my radar. 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(NASDAQ:CSX) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comTri-Rail eyes expansion service to the VA center from its Mangonia Park stationMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comS&P 500 isn’t letting anything get in its way as momentum and fundamentals stay strongMarch 25, 2024 | msn.com1 injured after Greenville, Co. rescue truck hit by trainMarch 21, 2024 | nasdaq.comCSX Quantitative Stock AnalysisMarch 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCSX Corporation: CSX's Intermodal Volumes Stabilizing; 2024 Guidance Generally PositiveMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comYour Stories Q&A: Why are their CSX railcars off the tracks in Minoa?March 18, 2024 | msn.com6 railcars derail at CSX yard in DeWitt; no spills, leaks of cargo, company saysMarch 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokers Issue Forecasts for CSX Co.'s FY2026 Earnings (NASDAQ:CSX)March 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCSX Mar 2024 36.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comBulls are charging through the stock market with surprising strength and speedMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCSX Mar 2024 37.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comMan accused of crashing stolen CSX vehicle in EvansvilleMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comHancock County officials & forecasters investigating possible tornado strikeSee More Headlines Receive CSX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for CSX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/17/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Railroads, line - haul operating Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:CSX CUSIPN/A CIK277948 Webwww.csx.com Phone(904) 359-3200Fax804-782-1409Employees23,000Year Founded1827Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$36.88 High Stock Price Target$44.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.82 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.84 Trailing P/E Ratio20.11 Forward P/E Ratio18.88 P/E Growth2.09Net Income$3.72 billion Net Margins25.35% Pretax Margin33.37% Return on Equity30.52% Return on Assets8.90% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.48 Current Ratio1.05 Quick Ratio0.91 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$14.66 billion Price / Sales4.94 Cash Flow$2.76 per share Price / Cash Flow13.40 Book Value$6.14 per share Price / Book6.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,957,590,000Free Float1,948,359,000Market Cap$72.45 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.18 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joseph R. Hinrichs (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.38MMr. Sean R. Pelkey (Age 44)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.45MMr. Stephen Fortune (Age 54)Executive VP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer Comp: $1.41MMr. Kevin S. Boone (Age 46)Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $1.88MMr. Michael A. Cory (Age 62)Executive VP & COO Ms. Angela C. Williams (Age 49)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Diana B. Sorfleet (Age 59)Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $1.38MBill SlaterHead of Investor RelationsMr. Nathan D. Goldman (Age 66)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.4MMr. Farrukh A. BezarSenior VP & Chief Strategy OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNorfolk SouthernNYSE:NSCCanadian Pacific Kansas CityNYSE:CPCanadian National RailwayNYSE:CNIKansas City SouthernNYSE:KSUUnion PacificNYSE:UNPView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipHighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 77,147 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%Fairman Group LLCBought 1,600 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 286,888 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.001%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 5,123 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.006%Ables Iannone Moore & Associates Inc.Bought 47,770 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy CSX Stock? CSX Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of CSX was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:24 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CSX Co.: CSX reported a strong return on equity of 30.52%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds. CSX increased its dividend payout, showing commitment to rewarding shareholders. CSX's revenue for the quarter exceeded consensus estimates, demonstrating strong financial performance. CSX has a diverse range of transportation services, reducing dependency on a single sector. CSX has a network of approximately 30 terminals for intermodal services, enhancing operational efficiency. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in CSX Co. for these reasons: CSX's revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating a slight decline. CSX's dividend payout ratio is currently 23.91%, which may limit future dividend growth. CSX's stock price may be impacted by fluctuations in the transportation industry and economic conditions. CSX faces competition from other rail-based freight transportation companies, potentially affecting market share. CSX's stock rating has a consensus of "Moderate Buy," suggesting mixed opinions from analysts. CSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell CSX stock right now? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CSX in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSX shares. View CSX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is CSX's stock price target for 2024? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for CSX's shares. Their CSX share price targets range from $25.00 to $44.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $36.88 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.3%. View analysts price targets for CSX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CSX shares performed in 2024? CSX's stock was trading at $34.67 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CSX shares have increased by 6.7% and is now trading at $37.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting CSX? CSX saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 23,390,000 shares, an increase of 6.6% from the February 29th total of 21,950,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 11,350,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.1 days. View CSX's Short Interest. When is CSX's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 17th 2024. View our CSX earnings forecast. How can I listen to CSX's earnings call? CSX will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 17th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were CSX's earnings last quarter? CSX Co. (NASDAQ:CSX) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 23rd. The transportation company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.01. The transportation company had revenue of $3.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.63 billion. CSX had a net margin of 25.35% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.52%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.49 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does CSX pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CSX? CSX announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 29th will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.30%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 28th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.11. Read our dividend analysis for CSX. Is CSX a good dividend stock? CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.33%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 26.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CSX will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.22% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CSX. What ETFs hold CSX's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) stock in their portfolio include TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF (SUPP), Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (SHPP), ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF (SUPL), ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR), iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT), First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR), BrandywineGLOBALDynamic US Large Cap Value ETF (DVAL) and Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (TPOR). When did CSX's stock split? CSX's stock split on the morning of Tuesday, June 29th 2021. The 3-1 split was announced on Friday, June 4th 2021. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, June 28th 2021. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split. What is Jim Foote's approval rating as CSX's CEO? 271 employees have rated CSX Chief Executive Officer Jim Foote on Glassdoor.com. Jim Foote has an approval rating of 12% among the company's employees. This puts Jim Foote in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 35.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at CSX to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of CSX own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CSX investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), Walt Disney (DIS), Pfizer (PFE), Procter & Gamble (PG), Verizon Communications (VZ) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Who are CSX's major shareholders? CSX's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.93%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.85%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.28%), Capital World Investors (2.55%), Capital International Investors (2.04%) and Legal & General Group Plc (1.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Angela C Williams, David M Moffett, Diana B Sorfleet, John J Zillmer, Juan Andres, Mark Kenneth Wallace, Nathan D Goldman, Nathan D Goldman and Paul C Hilal. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of CSX? Shares of CSX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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