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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free CSX Stock Alerts $32.76 +0.15 (+0.46%) (As of 12:28 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.63▼$32.9050-Day Range$32.18▼$35.9552-Week Range$29.03▼$40.12Volume1.89 million shsAverage Volume11.79 million shsMarket Capitalization$64.04 billionP/E Ratio18.00Dividend Yield1.47%Price Target$37.82 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get CSX alerts: Email Address CSX MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.71 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.0% Upside$37.82 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.58% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.32Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.76Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth11.22%From $1.96 to $2.18 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.4.74 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector13th out of 117 stocksRailroads, Line-Haul Operating Industry1st out of 4 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCSX has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCSX has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about CSX's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.58% 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 1.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCSX pays a meaningful dividend of 1.49%, 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 22.02% 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCSX has a news sentiment score of 1.76. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for CSX this week, compared to 17 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 12 people have searched for CSX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 9 people have added CSX to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -64% 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 0.32% 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 11.22% in the coming year, from $1.96 to $2.18 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CSX is 17.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.63.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CSX is 17.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 18.57.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCSX has a PEG Ratio of 1.67. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCSX has a P/B Ratio of 5.31. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsWill this AI Micro-Cap be Bigger than NVIDIA?With NVIDIA flying high, everyone is looking for the next breakout AI stock. But right now... There's only ONE AI stock you should be watching.Get the full story here >>> About CSX Stock (NASDAQ:CSX)CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services. The company offers rail services; and transportation of intermodal containers and trailers, as well as other transportation services, such as rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. 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 HeadlinesJune 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCSX Co. (NASDAQ:CSX) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesJune 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Wells Fargo & CompanyJune 18, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Beta testers blew this thing upThis AI trading tool is probably unlike anything you've ever seen before… It scans the entire market and finds hot stocks that you probably have never even heard of… …it recommends the best potential strategy to use on the names it finds (with historical data to prove it)May 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX Named One of America's 2024 Climate Leaders by USA TODAYMay 29, 2024 | msn.comMan Parks SUV In Train's Path In Esopus, Runs Away, Cops SayMay 29, 2024 | msn.comHomeless man hit and killed by CSX train last month was drunk, report statesMay 28, 2024 | msn.comAmtrak makes schedule changes due to heat orderMay 27, 2024 | msn.comCSX crews turn off leaking propane cylinder at Lake Township railyard SundayJune 18, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Beta testers blew this thing upThis AI trading tool is probably unlike anything you've ever seen before… It scans the entire market and finds hot stocks that you probably have never even heard of… …it recommends the best potential strategy to use on the names it finds (with historical data to prove it)May 26, 2024 | msn.comTrain derailment in Campbell CountyMay 26, 2024 | msn.comPolice: Mile of railway ‘completely destroyed’ after Train derails in LaFolletteMay 25, 2024 | msn.comTrain, 15 cars derail in LaFollette, police chief saysMay 25, 2024 | msn.comLPD: No injuries reported after train derailment in LaFollette on SaturdayMay 24, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Railroad Stocks to Buy Now: May 2024May 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCSX Honors 53 Customers with 30th Annual Chemical Safety Excellence AwardMay 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCSX Honors 53 Customers with 30th Annual Chemical Safety Excellence AwardMay 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX Honors 53 Customers with 30th Annual Chemical Safety Excellence AwardMay 22, 2024 | msn.comReuters Events: CSX fully resuming Baltimore coal exports this week, CEO saysMay 21, 2024 | msn.comOlive Road opens back up after bridge repairsMay 19, 2024 | msn.com$4,240 worth of goods recovered after train robbery, Shelby County court documents indicateMay 19, 2024 | msn.com1 person killed by CSX train near IrmoMay 19, 2024 | yahoo.comPedestrian hit and killed by train in South Carolina, Richland County deputies sayMay 19, 2024 | msn.comSC troopers investigate possible crash on train tracks in Lexington CountyMay 19, 2024 | msn.comTrain stopped in Irmo causes traffic jamsMay 17, 2024 | msn.comBuist Ave. railroad overpass deemed safe after truck hits pillarMay 17, 2024 | msn.comWhose line is it, anyway? Sinkhole near rail line has City of Dalton, CSX pointing fingersMay 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comCSX and Wounded Warrior Project Honored with 2024 Gold Halo Award for Best Employee Engagement InitiativeSee 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 Payable6/14/2024Today6/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/18/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Railroads, line - haul operating Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:CSX CUSIPN/A CIK277948 Webwww.csx.com Phone(904) 359-3200Fax804-782-1409Employees23,000Year Founded1827Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$37.82 High Stock Price Target$44.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+16.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.82 Trailing P/E Ratio17.92 Forward P/E Ratio16.64 P/E Growth1.67Net 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 / Sales4.35 Cash Flow$2.73 per share Price / Cash Flow11.94 Book Value$6.14 per share Price / Book5.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,954,930,000Free Float1,948,671,000Market Cap$63.75 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.19 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.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 CompetitorsKansas City SouthernNYSE:KSUUnion PacificNYSE:UNPCanadian National RailwayNYSE:CNICanadian Pacific Kansas CityNYSE:CPNorfolk SouthernNYSE:NSCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipEverSource Wealth Advisors LLCBought 2,619 shares on 6/11/2024Ownership: 0.001%DekaBank Deutsche GirozentraleSold 246,352 shares on 6/4/2024Ownership: 0.089%Cambridge Trust Co.Bought 750 shares on 5/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Pathway Financial Advisers LLCBought 13,656 shares on 5/29/2024Ownership: 0.001%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 10,156 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.008%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 consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company has a solid track record of profitability, with a healthy return on equity (ROE) and net margin. CSX Co.'s stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. The company has been investing in technological advancements and operational efficiency, which could lead to cost savings and improved competitiveness. CSX Co. operates in a sector with stable demand, providing a reliable revenue stream and potential for long-term growth. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in CSX Co. for these reasons: CSX Co. is exposed to risks associated with economic downturns and fluctuations in commodity prices, which could impact its financial performance. The company operates in a highly regulated industry, subject to changes in government policies and regulations that could affect its operations and profitability. CSX Co. faces competition from other transportation and logistics companies, which may limit its market share and pricing power. Investing in CSX Co. involves exposure to risks related to supply chain disruptions, natural disasters, and geopolitical events that could disrupt its operations. Fluctuations in fuel prices and transportation costs could impact CSX Co.'s margins and overall financial health. 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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CSX pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell CSX stock right now? 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CSX in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSX shares. View CSX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is CSX's stock price target for 2024? 17 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for CSX's shares. Their CSX share price targets range from $25.00 to $44.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $37.82 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CSX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CSX shares performed in 2024? CSX's stock was trading at $34.67 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CSX stock has decreased by 5.9% and is now trading at $32.61. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is CSX's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 18th 2024. View our CSX earnings forecast. How were CSX's earnings last quarter? CSX Co. (NASDAQ:CSX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 17th. The transportation company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.01. The transportation company earned $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.66 billion. CSX had a net margin of 24.75% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.58%. CSX's quarterly revenue was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.48 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does CSX pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CSX? CSX declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 31st will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Friday, June 14th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.47%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 31st. Read our dividend analysis for CSX. Is CSX a good dividend stock? CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.49%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 26.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CSX will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.02% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CSX. What ETFs hold CSX's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) stock in their portfolio include Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection ETF (NRSH), BrandywineGLOBALDynamic US Large Cap Value ETF (DVAL), Pacer Industrials and Logistics ETF (SHPP), ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR), ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF (SUPL), iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT), First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) and Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (TPOR). When did CSX's stock split? Shares of CSX split on Tuesday, June 29th 2021. The 3-1 split was announced on Friday, June 4th 2021. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell 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. What other stocks do shareholders of CSX own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CSX investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Home Depot (HD), Walt Disney (DIS), Pfizer (PFE), Procter & Gamble (PG), Verizon Communications (VZ) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Who are CSX's major shareholders? CSX's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.96%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.34%), Capital World Investors (2.13%), Capital International Investors (1.68%), Capital Research Global Investors (0.97%) and Lazard Asset Management LLC (0.97%). Insiders that own company stock include Angela C Williams, John J Zillmer, Mark Kenneth Wallace, Nathan D Goldman 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. This page (NASDAQ:CSX) was last updated on 6/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersAI's Next Magnificent SevenThe Original Magnificent Seven Produced 16,894% Average Returns Over 20 Years.The Oxford Club | SponsoredBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Earlier this year President Biden signed the death warrant for America… Executive Order 14067 will essentia...Priority Gold | SponsoredBigger Than NVIDIA?With NVIDIA flying high, everyone is looking for the next breakout stock. But right now... 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