CSX Corporation (CSX)
NASDAQ: CSX · Real-Time Price · USD
46.14
+0.28 (0.61%)
Jun 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
CSX Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 23 analysts polled by S&P Global, CSX Corporation stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $45.89. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 0.54% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $30 (-34.98%) and the highest is $52 (+12.70%).
Price Target: $45.89 (-0.54%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for CSX Corporation stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains $49 → $51 | Buy | Maintains | $49 → $51 | +10.53% | May 19, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI | Evercore ISI | Hold Maintains $44 → $46 | Hold | Maintains | $44 → $46 | -0.30% | May 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $50 | Buy | Reiterates | $50 | +8.37% | May 11, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $42 → $48 | Buy | Maintains | $42 → $48 | +4.03% | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Buy Maintains $40 → $47 | Buy | Maintains | $40 → $47 | +1.86% | Apr 24, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
14.78B
from 14.09B
Increased by 4.85%
Revenue Next Year
15.47B
from 14.78B
Increased by 4.68%
EPS This Year
1.90
from 1.54
Increased by 23.59%
EPS Next Year
2.18
from 1.90
Increased by 14.38%
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15.0B | ||
| Avg | 14.8B | ||
| Low | 14.6B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 6.3% | ||
| Avg | 4.8% | ||
| Low | 3.5% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.96 | ||
| Avg | 1.90 | ||
| Low | 1.84 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 27.3% | ||
| Avg | 23.6% | ||
| Low | 19.5% |
Sources: Price targets and consensus ratings provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Historical ratings and analyst data provided by TipRanks. Financial forecast data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.