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CSX vs. JBHT, TSLA, UAL, CNI, and CP

Should you buy CSX stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares CSX with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with CSX include J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), Tesla (TSLA), United Airlines (UAL), Canadian National Railway (CNI), and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP).

How does CSX compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

73.6% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of CSX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CSX presently has a consensus price target of $45.98, indicating a potential upside of 0.23%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a consensus price target of $228.17, indicating a potential downside of 11.10%. Given CSX's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe CSX is more favorable than J.B. Hunt Transport Services.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CSX
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

CSX pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. CSX pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 27.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CSX has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years and J.B. Hunt Transport Services has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

CSX has higher revenue and earnings than J.B. Hunt Transport Services. CSX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J.B. Hunt Transport Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CSX$14.09B6.05$2.89B$1.6328.14
J.B. Hunt Transport Services$12.13B1.99$598.28M$6.4639.73

CSX has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.28, meaning that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CSX had 3 more articles in the media than J.B. Hunt Transport Services. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for CSX and 15 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services. CSX's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat J.B. Hunt Transport Services' score of 0.71 indicating that CSX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CSX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CSX has a net margin of 21.55% compared to J.B. Hunt Transport Services' net margin of 5.13%. CSX's return on equity of 24.47% beat J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CSX21.55% 24.47% 7.29%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services 5.13%17.30%7.73%

Summary

CSX beats J.B. Hunt Transport Services on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CSX compare to Tesla?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, Tesla had 277 more articles in the media than CSX. MarketBeat recorded 295 mentions for Tesla and 18 mentions for CSX. CSX's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Tesla's score of 0.60 indicating that CSX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tesla
139 Very Positive mention(s)
54 Positive mention(s)
48 Neutral mention(s)
36 Negative mention(s)
15 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CSX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tesla has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

CSX has a net margin of 21.55% compared to Tesla's net margin of 3.95%. CSX's return on equity of 24.47% beat Tesla's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tesla3.95% 4.89% 2.93%
CSX 21.55%24.47%7.29%

Tesla currently has a consensus price target of $395.20, indicating a potential downside of 7.64%. CSX has a consensus price target of $45.98, indicating a potential upside of 0.23%. Given CSX's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CSX is more favorable than Tesla.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tesla
5 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.34
CSX
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

Tesla has higher revenue and earnings than CSX. CSX is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tesla, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tesla$94.83B16.95$3.79B$1.09392.57
CSX$14.09B6.05$2.89B$1.6328.14

66.2% of Tesla shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.6% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. 19.9% of Tesla shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of CSX shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Tesla and CSX tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CSX compare to United Airlines?

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

CSX has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Airlines has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

United Airlines has higher revenue and earnings than CSX. United Airlines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CSX$14.09B6.05$2.89B$1.6328.14
United Airlines$59.07B0.55$3.35B$11.208.87

CSX presently has a consensus price target of $45.98, indicating a potential upside of 0.23%. United Airlines has a consensus price target of $132.18, indicating a potential upside of 33.08%. Given United Airlines' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United Airlines is more favorable than CSX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CSX
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
United Airlines
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

In the previous week, United Airlines had 23 more articles in the media than CSX. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for United Airlines and 18 mentions for CSX. United Airlines' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat CSX's score of 0.75 indicating that United Airlines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CSX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Airlines
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

73.6% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.7% of United Airlines shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of CSX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of United Airlines shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CSX has a net margin of 21.55% compared to United Airlines' net margin of 6.06%. CSX's return on equity of 24.47% beat United Airlines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CSX21.55% 24.47% 7.29%
United Airlines 6.06%24.33%4.61%

Summary

United Airlines beats CSX on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CSX compare to Canadian National Railway?

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

In the previous week, CSX had 14 more articles in the media than Canadian National Railway. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for CSX and 4 mentions for Canadian National Railway. CSX's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Canadian National Railway's score of -0.15 indicating that CSX is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CSX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canadian National Railway
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canadian National Railway has a net margin of 27.22% compared to CSX's net margin of 21.55%. CSX's return on equity of 24.47% beat Canadian National Railway's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CSX21.55% 24.47% 7.29%
Canadian National Railway 27.22%21.90%8.08%

CSX has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian National Railway has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CSX. Canadian National Railway is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CSX$14.09B6.05$2.89B$1.6328.14
Canadian National Railway$12.38B5.62$3.38B$5.5020.84

73.6% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of CSX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

CSX pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. CSX pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian National Railway pays out 48.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CSX has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years and Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

CSX presently has a consensus target price of $45.98, suggesting a potential upside of 0.23%. Canadian National Railway has a consensus target price of $122.04, suggesting a potential upside of 6.47%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than CSX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CSX
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Canadian National Railway
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

Summary

CSX beats Canadian National Railway on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does CSX compare to Canadian Pacific Kansas City?

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE:CP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and risk.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a net margin of 27.20% compared to CSX's net margin of 21.55%. CSX's return on equity of 24.47% beat Canadian Pacific Kansas City's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CSX21.55% 24.47% 7.29%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City 27.20%8.86%4.82%

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CSX. Canadian Pacific Kansas City is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CSX$14.09B6.05$2.89B$1.6328.14
Canadian Pacific Kansas City$10.79B7.11$2.96B$3.2426.68

CSX has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

CSX presently has a consensus price target of $45.98, suggesting a potential upside of 0.23%. Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a consensus price target of $95.89, suggesting a potential upside of 10.93%. Given Canadian Pacific Kansas City's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Pacific Kansas City is more favorable than CSX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CSX
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

In the previous week, CSX had 9 more articles in the media than Canadian Pacific Kansas City. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for CSX and 9 mentions for Canadian Pacific Kansas City. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat CSX's score of 0.75 indicating that Canadian Pacific Kansas City is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CSX
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CSX pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Canadian Pacific Kansas City pays an annual dividend of $0.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CSX pays out 34.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Pacific Kansas City pays out 20.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CSX has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years. CSX is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

73.6% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of CSX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Kansas City shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

CSX beats Canadian Pacific Kansas City on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CSX vs. The Competition

MetricCSXTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$85.21B$51.71B$8.38B$12.35B
Dividend Yield1.22%1.57%955.91%5.34%
P/E Ratio28.1313.9023.1325.70
Price / Sales6.054.666.1585.65
Price / Cash17.6116.108.3456.16
Price / Book6.282.922.167.10
Net Income$2.89B$2.45B$534.40M$335.27M
7 Day Performance0.47%-1.94%2.41%2.72%
1 Month Performance6.24%-2.94%0.59%1.48%
1 Year Performance49.72%2.65%38.75%35.55%

CSX Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CSX
CSX
4.7015 of 5 stars
$45.75
-0.3%
$45.98
+0.5%
+50.5%$85.09B$14.09B28.0923,000
JBHT
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
3.934 of 5 stars
$240.75
-1.9%
$228.17
-5.2%
+86.0%$22.70B$12.00B37.2731,750
TSLA
Tesla
3.0814 of 5 stars
$444.92
+3.9%
$398.42
-10.4%
+24.9%$1.67T$94.83B408.18134,785
UAL
United Airlines
4.9443 of 5 stars
$96.62
-3.0%
$132.18
+36.8%
+35.9%$31.36B$59.07B8.63113,200
CNI
Canadian National Railway
3.6138 of 5 stars
$110.57
-1.0%
$122.04
+10.4%
+7.6%$67.20B$12.38B20.1023,839

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This page (NASDAQ:CSX) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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