CSX Competitors

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

73.8% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of Union Pacific shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of CSX shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares CSX and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

CSX has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CSX and Union Pacific's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. CSX pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 46.3% 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 1 consecutive years and Union Pacific has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for CSX and Union Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

CSX presently has a consensus price target of $89.8077, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $204.40, suggesting a potential downside of 1.74%. Given Union Pacific's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Union Pacific is more favorable than CSX.

Summary

Union Pacific beats CSX on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

73.8% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of CSX shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares CSX and United Parcel Service's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

CSX has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Parcel Service has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares CSX and United Parcel Service's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Dividends

CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. United Parcel Service pays an annual dividend of $4.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. CSX pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Parcel Service pays out 54.2% 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 1 consecutive years and United Parcel Service has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for CSX and United Parcel Service, as provided by MarketBeat.

CSX currently has a consensus price target of $89.8077, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. United Parcel Service has a consensus price target of $157.7727, suggesting a potential downside of 1.56%. Given United Parcel Service's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe United Parcel Service is more favorable than CSX.

Summary

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

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

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Canadian National Railway and CSX's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Canadian National Railway and CSX's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Canadian National Railway pays out 41.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CSX pays out 26.9% 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. Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and CSX has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

54.2% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.8% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of CSX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Canadian National Railway and CSX, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Canadian National Railway currently has a consensus target price of $118.35, suggesting a potential upside of 6.10%. CSX has a consensus target price of $89.8077, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than CSX.

Summary

CSX beats Canadian National Railway on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) and CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Norfolk Southern and CSX, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Norfolk Southern currently has a consensus target price of $232.7826, suggesting a potential downside of 9.38%. CSX has a consensus target price of $89.8077, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. Given CSX's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CSX is more favorable than Norfolk Southern.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Norfolk Southern and CSX's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Norfolk Southern and CSX's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Norfolk Southern has a beta of 1.38, indicating that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CSX has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

67.3% of Norfolk Southern shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.8% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Norfolk Southern shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of CSX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Norfolk Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Norfolk Southern pays out 38.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CSX pays out 26.9% 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. Norfolk Southern has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and CSX has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

CSX beats Norfolk Southern on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for CSX and FedEx, as reported by MarketBeat.

CSX presently has a consensus target price of $89.8077, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. FedEx has a consensus target price of $313.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.27%. Given FedEx's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FedEx is more favorable than CSX.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares CSX and FedEx's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares CSX and FedEx's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

CSX has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FedEx has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

73.8% of CSX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.7% of FedEx shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of CSX shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of FedEx shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. FedEx pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. CSX pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FedEx pays out 27.4% 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 1 consecutive years and FedEx has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CSX is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

73.8% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.3% of Canadian Pacific Railway shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of CSX shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Railway shares are held by 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for CSX and Canadian Pacific Railway, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

CSX presently has a consensus price target of $89.8077, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. Canadian Pacific Railway has a consensus price target of $394.65, suggesting a potential upside of 6.94%. Given Canadian Pacific Railway's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Pacific Railway is more favorable than CSX.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares CSX and Canadian Pacific Railway's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

CSX has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Canadian Pacific Railway has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

CSX pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Canadian Pacific Railway pays an annual dividend of $2.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CSX pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Pacific Railway pays out 24.1% 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 1 consecutive years and Canadian Pacific Railway has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares CSX and Canadian Pacific Railway's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Canadian Pacific Railway beats CSX on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.