CSX Corporation (CSX)
NASDAQ: CSX · Real-Time Price · USD
51.59
+0.62 (1.22%)
At close: Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
51.95
+0.36 (0.70%)
After-hours: Aug 21, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT
CSX Corporation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 25 analysts polled by S&P Global, CSX Corporation stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $53.14. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 3.00% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $32 (-37.97%) and the highest is $60 (+16.30%).
Price Target: $53.14 (+3.00%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $54 | Buy | Maintains | $54 | +4.67% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Hold Maintains $53 → $54 | Hold | Maintains | $53 → $54 | +4.67% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Maintains $52 → $56 | Buy | Maintains | $52 → $56 | +8.55% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Deutsche Bank | Buy Maintains $48 → $59 | Buy | Maintains | $48 → $59 | +14.36% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Hold Maintains $44 → $48 | Hold | Maintains | $44 → $48 | -6.96% | Jul 23, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
15.19B
from 14.09B
Increased by 7.78%
Revenue Next Year
15.94B
from 15.19B
Increased by 4.96%
EPS This Year
2.01
from 1.61
Increased by 24.58%
EPS Next Year
2.27
from 2.01
Increased by 13.25%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.