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$31.23 +0.02 (+0.06%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
13

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for CSX.

Consensus Price Target

$33.90
8.56% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CSX, the average price target is $33.90. The highest price target for CSX is $38.00, while the lowest price target for CSX is $28.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.56% from the current price of $31.23.
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CSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
1 Month Ago
4/20/24 to 4/20/25
3 Months Ago
2/20/24 to 2/19/25
1 Year Ago
5/21/23 to 5/20/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$33.90$33.95$37.16$38.00
Forecasted Upside8.56% Upside22.84% Upside14.65% Upside13.74% 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.
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CSX Price Targets by Month

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CSX Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCSXTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.58
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.79% Upside41.93% Upside12.73% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/12/2025Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Ken Hoexter
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $31.00+2.79%
4/25/2025Argus
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$32.00+14.82%
4/17/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Thomas Wadewitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$36.00 ➝ $34.00+21.84%
4/17/2025Raymond James
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Patrick Brown
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$34.00 ➝ $33.00+19.75%
4/17/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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C. Wetherbee
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$31.00 ➝ $28.00+0.42%
4/17/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Walter Spracklin
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$31.00 ➝ $30.00+7.59%
4/17/2025Barclays
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Brandon Oglenski
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $31.00+12.16%
4/17/2025Evercore ISI
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Jonathan Chappell
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$35.00 ➝ $33.00+20.24%
4/17/2025Susquehanna
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Bascome Majors
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$37.00 ➝ $35.00+27.53%
4/17/2025Benchmark
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Nathan Martin
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $35.00+27.53%
4/17/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Fadi Chamoun
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$36.00 ➝ $35.00+27.53%
4/14/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Benjamin Nolan
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $34.00+20.86%
4/9/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Stephanie Moore
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$37.00 ➝ $33.00+23.36%
4/8/2025Citigroup
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A. Rosa
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$39.00 ➝ $36.00+34.88%
3/7/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Hold$34.00+9.93%
2/3/2025Loop Capital
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Rick Paterson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $34.00+3.44%
1/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Brian Ossenbeck
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $37.00+13.18%
1/24/2025Stephens
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D. Imbro
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $38.00+15.66%
1/24/2025Robert W. Baird
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Benjamin Hartford
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$39.00 ➝ $38.00+12.86%
10/17/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$36.00 ➝ $35.00-1.33%
7/8/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$35.00 ➝ $36.00+8.53%
7/21/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$25.00-22.34%

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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 Thursday, May 15, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CSX pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CSX
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $31.30, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the transportation sector.
  • CSX Co. has recently seen significant institutional investment, with Jefferies Financial Group increasing its stake by over 55%, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company reported a solid return on equity of over 28%, showcasing its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • CSX Co. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.13, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 1.72%, appealing to income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for CSX Co., with a price target averaging around $33.90, suggesting potential upside from the current price level.

CSX
Bear Case

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

  • CSX Co. recently reported earnings per share of $0.34, which fell short of analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth targets.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
  • Recent downgrades from analysts, including a reduction in price targets, suggest that some market experts are cautious about the company's near-term performance.
  • CSX Co. has experienced fluctuations in its stock price, with a 52-week range between $26.22 and $37.10, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • With a current ratio of 0.86, CSX Co. may face liquidity challenges, as this ratio indicates that current liabilities exceed current assets, which could impact short-term financial stability.

CSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CSX is $33.90, with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $28.00.

20 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 and 13 buy ratings 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 8.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like CSX more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for CSX is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how CSX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CSX) was last updated on 5/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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