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CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$34.97 -0.26 (-0.74%)

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$35.04 +0.08 (+0.21%)

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CSX - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
15

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CSX in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CSX.

Consensus Price Target

$35.59
1.78% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CSX, the average price target is $35.59. The highest price target for CSX is $45.00, while the lowest price target for CSX is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.78% from the current price of $34.97.

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CSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/23/24 to 7/23/25	1 Month Ago 6/23/24 to 6/23/25	3 Months Ago 4/24/24 to 4/24/25	1 Year Ago 7/24/23 to 7/23/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$35.59	$34.14	$33.95	$38.07
Forecasted Upside	1.78% Upside	5.29% Upside	20.65% Upside	13.16% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CSX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CSX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CSX Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CSX	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.57	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.02% Upside	23.25% Upside	10.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CSX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/21/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	Jason Seidl Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$32.00 ➝ $45.00	+30.85%
7/17/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Ken Hoexter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$34.00 ➝ $42.00	+26.28%
7/15/2025	Raymond James Financial 4 of 5 stars	Patrick Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$33.00 ➝ $37.00	+9.42%
7/10/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$31.00 ➝ $36.00	+6.63%
7/9/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ariel Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$36.00 ➝ $38.00	+14.13%
7/8/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Vernon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$33.00 ➝ $36.00	+8.53%
7/8/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Ossenbeck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$31.00 ➝ $34.00	+1.63%
7/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christian Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$28.00 ➝ $35.00	+5.53%
7/1/2025	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/1/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$38.00	+16.46%
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6/24/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bascome Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Positive ➝ Neutral	$35.00	+7.96%
6/2/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jordan Alliger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$35.00	+11.11%
4/25/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$32.00	+14.82%
4/17/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Wadewitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$36.00 ➝ $34.00	+21.84%
4/17/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Walter Spracklin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$31.00 ➝ $30.00	+7.59%
4/17/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Chappell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$35.00 ➝ $33.00	+20.24%
4/17/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nathan Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$35.00 ➝ $35.00	+27.53%
4/17/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Fadi Chamoun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$36.00 ➝ $35.00	+27.53%
4/14/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Nolan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$37.00 ➝ $34.00	+20.86%
4/9/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephanie Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$37.00 ➝ $33.00	+23.36%
3/7/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Hold	$34.00	+9.93%
2/3/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rick Paterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$40.00 ➝ $34.00	+3.44%
1/24/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Imbro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$38.00 ➝ $38.00	+15.66%

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Should I Buy CSX Stock? CSX Pros and Cons Explained

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 Friday, July 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CSX pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CSX
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CSX Co.:

The current stock price is around $34.19, reflecting a strong market presence and investor interest.
CSX Co. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $64.22 billion, indicating stability and growth potential in the transportation sector.
The company reported a return on equity of 26.42%, showcasing effective management and profitability, which can attract investors looking for strong financial performance.
Recent analyst ratings have been predominantly positive, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $34.64, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
CSX Co. has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized dividend yield of 1.52%, providing income to investors in addition to capital gains.

CSX
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CSX Co. for these reasons:

The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $0.34 earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.39, which may raise concerns about future profitability.
CSX Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, indicating that the company relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
Despite a strong market cap, the company's price-to-earnings ratio of 20.48 may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $37.10 and a low of $26.22, indicating potential volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
Analysts have varied opinions, with some cutting target prices, which could signal uncertainty about the company's future performance and market conditions.

CSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CSX is $35.59, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CSX in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSX shares.
: According to analysts, CSX's stock has a predicted upside of 1.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, CSX's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: CSX has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Baird R W, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CSX more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for CSX is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how CSX compares to other companies.

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