NASDAQ:CSX CSX (CSX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $34.32 +0.72 (+2.14%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$33.70▼$34.6550-Day Range$32.18▼$35.4552-Week Range$29.03▼$40.12Volume9.98 million shsAverage Volume11.81 million shsMarket Capitalization$67.09 billionP/E Ratio18.86Dividend Yield1.40%Price Target$38.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get CSX alerts: Email Address CSX MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.1% Upside$38.14 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.51% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.32Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.25Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth10.82%From $1.94 to $2.15 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.4.56 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector14th out of 120 stocksRailroads, Line - Haul Operating Industry2nd out of 6 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCSX has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCSX has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about CSX's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.51% 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 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CSX has recently decreased by 10.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCSX pays a meaningful dividend of 1.45%, 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 26.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, CSX will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.33% next year. This indicates that CSX will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about CSX's 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCSX has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 0.42 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for CSX this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.Search Interest22 people have searched for CSX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 47% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows23 people have added CSX to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 77% 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.Read more about CSX's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for CSX are expected to grow by 10.82% in the coming year, from $1.94 to $2.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CSX is 18.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CSX is 18.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 21.93.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCSX has a PEG Ratio of 1.80. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCSX has a P/B Ratio of 5.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about CSX's valuation and earnings. 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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 HeadlinesJuly 26 at 12:08 AM | msn.comCSX admits freight train derailment in Fredericksburg was caused by human errorJuly 23 at 4:10 PM | msn.comGoodnight, Sugar Babe: Who Killed Vera Jo Reigle & Where Are the Killers Now?July 26, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)We just added a $300 account credit to your MarketBeat subscriptionMarketBeat All Access is our complete suite of portfolio monitoring software, research tools, stock screeners, proprietary reports, and more. Upgrade today and get $300 off your 2024-2025 subscription. Free for 30 days.July 22, 2024 | marketwatch.comCSX Corp. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsJuly 20, 2024 | cbsnews.comDeadline nearing for Curtis Bay residents to join CSX lawsuitJuly 19, 2024 | msn.com48-year-old missing man dies after being hit by train in Van BurenJuly 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX Earns Top Disability Equality Index® Score, Named "Best Place to Work" for Sixth-Straight YearJuly 14, 2024 | insidermonkey.comCSX Corporation (CSX): Did This Industrial Stock Get a Good Rating from Analysts?July 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.July 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX Corporation Declares Quarterly DividendJuly 8, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX Corporation Announces Date for Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings CallJune 25, 2024 | insidermonkey.comIs CSX Corporation (CSX) One of the Best Logistics Stocks to Buy Right Now?June 21, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street Favorites: 3 Transportation Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for June 2024June 21, 2024 | gurufocus.comWhy Investors Are Eyeing CSX Corp (CSX): The Key Drivers of Market Outperformance and Growth ...June 19, 2024 | insidermonkey.comDid CSX Corporation (CSX) Soar Despite Dealing with High Coal Costs and Tough Port Situations?June 19, 2024 | businesswire.comCessation Therapeutics Announces Oral Presentation of Preliminary Findings from First-in-Human Study of Anti-Fentanyl Monoclonal Antibody, CSX-1004June 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCSX Confirms The Bull Case, As It Remains One Of My Best Dividend IdeasMay 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX Named One of America's 2024 Climate Leaders by USA TODAYSee 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 Earnings4/17/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/14 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/14/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/05/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/13 Dividend8/30/2024Dividend Payable9/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Railroads, line - haul operating Sub-IndustryTransportation Current SymbolNASDAQ:CSX CUSIPN/A CIK277948 Webwww.csx.com Phone(904) 359-3200Fax804-782-1409Employees23,000Year Founded1827Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$38.14 High Stock Price Target$44.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+11.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.82 Trailing P/E Ratio18.86 Forward P/E Ratio17.69 P/E Growth1.8Net Income$3.72 billion Net Margins24.75% Pretax Margin32.61% Return on Equity29.58% Return on Assets8.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.42 Current Ratio1.15 Quick Ratio1.00 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$14.66 billion Price / Sales4.58 Cash Flow$2.79 per share Price / Cash Flow12.32 Book Value$6.14 per share Price / Book5.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,954,930,000Free Float1,944,175,000Market Cap$67.09 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joseph R. Hinrichs (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $4.07MMr. Sean R. Pelkey (Age 44)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.48MMr. Stephen Fortune (Age 54)Executive VP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer Comp: $1.48MMr. Nathan D. Goldman (Age 66)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.22MMr. Kevin S. Boone (Age 47)Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $1.63MMr. 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. Farrukh A. BezarSenior VP & Chief Strategy OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNorfolk SouthernNYSE:NSCMplxNYSE:MPLXKansas City SouthernNYSE:KSURyanairNASDAQ:RYAAYVikingNYSE:VIKView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTrust Co. of Virginia VASold 1,100 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.017%First Command Advisory Services Inc.Bought 789 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLCBought 402 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Catalyst Financial Partners LLCBought 652 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLCSold 1,036 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy CSX Stock? CSX Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CSX Co.: CSX Co. has shown resilience in the face of market fluctuations, indicating stability in its operations. Recent analyst ratings suggest a positive outlook for CSX, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $37.39. CSX's current stock price of $35.45 presents a potential entry point for investors looking to capitalize on future growth. Strong institutional investor interest in CSX, with notable firms like ProShare Advisors LLC increasing their positions in the company. CSX's market cap of $69.30 billion reflects its position as a significant player in the transportation industry. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in CSX Co. for these reasons: CSX's recent trading performance shows a decline of 2.7%, indicating short-term volatility in the stock. Analyst downgrades from firms like Bank of America and Susquehanna may signal potential challenges ahead for CSX. CSX's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42 raises concerns about the company's leverage and financial risk. The company's 1-year low of $29.03 highlights potential price fluctuations that could impact investor returns. CSX's quick ratio of 1.00 may indicate liquidity challenges in the short term, affecting its ability to meet immediate financial obligations. 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 Monday, July 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CSX pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CSX shares performed this year? CSX's stock was trading at $34.67 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CSX shares have decreased by 1.0% and is now trading at $34.32. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were CSX's earnings last quarter? CSX Co. (NASDAQ:CSX) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 17th. The transportation company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.01. CSX's revenue for the quarter was down .8% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did CSX's stock split? Shares of CSX split before market open on Tuesday, June 29th 2021. The 3-1 split was announced on Friday, June 4th 2021. The newly minted 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. Who are CSX's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of CSX include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.88%), Maj Invest Holding A S (0.32%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.24%) and M&G Plc (0.18%). Insiders that own company stock include John J Zillmer, Mark Kenneth Wallace, Angela C Williams and Nathan D Goldman. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of CSX own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CSX investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), Walt Disney (DIS) and Pfizer (PFE). 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