CSX CORP (CSX) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:CSX • US1264081035
40.91 USD
+0.31 (+0.76%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026
40.91 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/10/2026, 8:16:12 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for CSX CORP (CSX).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$40.70
-0.52% Downside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 14, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.40
Revenue Estimate3.534B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
80.67%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$40.70
Upside
-0.52%
From current price of $40.91 to mean target of $40.70, Based on 30 analyst forecasts
Low
$30.30
Median
$40.80
High
$47.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
0.33%
3 Months
1.53%
Price Target Summary
30 Wall Street analysts provided a forecast for the next 12 months for CSX. The average price target is 40.7 USD. This implies a price decrease of -0.52% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 40.91.
The average price target has been revised upward by 1.53% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
80.67%
CSX was analyzed by 30 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 81. So analysts seem to be very confident about CSX.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
CSX was analyzed by 30 analysts, which should be a sufficient number of analysts to have a meaningful average consensus rating.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2026-01-23 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-23 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-12 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-08 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-10-20 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-20 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-20 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-17 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-17 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-17 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-17 | Raymond James | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-17 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-13 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-08 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-03 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-09-26 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-09-25 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-09-25 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight -> Overweight |
| 2025-09-24 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-09-18 | RBC Capital | Upgrade | Sector Perform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-18 | BMO Capital | Downgrade | Outperform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-07-25 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-24 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-24 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 14, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.40
Revenue Estimate3.534B
Revenue Q2Q3.24%
EPS Q2Q18.05%
Number of Analysts24
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.00%
Revenue (3 Months)
-2.16%
EPS (1 Month)
0.12%
EPS (3 Months)
-5.64%
Next Earnings Summary
CSX is expected to report earnings on 4/14/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.4 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.53B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 2.16% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 14.657B -1.32% | 14.54B -0.80% | 14.092B -3.08% | 14.625B 3.78% | 15.295B 4.58% | 15.897B 3.94% | 16.705B 5.08% | 17.218B 3.07% | 17.977B 4.41% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 7.072B -2.92% | 7B -1.02% | 6.365B -9.07% | 6.921B 8.74% | 7.415B 7.14% | 7.72B 4.11% | 8.224B 6.53% | 8.813B 7.16% | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 5.465B -5.53% | 5.342B -2.25% | 4.685B -12.30% | 5.228B 11.59% | 5.671B 8.47% | 6.003B 5.85% | 6.332B 5.48% | 6.673B 5.39% | 7.093B 6.29% | |
| Operating Margin | 37.29% | 36.74% | 33.25% | 35.75% | 37.08% | 37.76% | 37.90% | 38.76% | 39.46% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 1.84 -3.66% | 1.83 -0.54% | 1.61 -12.02% | 1.86 15.70% | 2.11 13.01% | 2.30 9.24% | 2.48 8.04% | 2.59 4.07% | 2.82 8.98% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.40 18.05% | 0.49 11.45% | 0.50 13.21% | 0.49 26.53% | 0.48 18.69% | 0.55 13.04% | 0.56 11.99% | 0.56 12.70% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 3.534B 3.24% | 3.687B 3.16% | 3.758B 4.77% | 3.801B 8.35% | 3.757B 6.31% | 3.912B 6.10% | 3.937B 4.76% | 3.968B 4.39% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 1.592B 8.59% | 1.803B -15.39% | 1.835B -27.21% | 1.81B -35.13% | 1.782B 11.93% | 1.934B 7.27% | 1.934B 5.40% | 1.931B 6.69% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 1.168B 12.20% | 1.378B 7.74% | 1.394B 11.97% | 1.356B 22.16% | 1.312B 12.33% | 1.488B 7.98% | 1.484B 6.46% | 1.469B 8.33% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
12.62%
EPS Next 5 Year
9.94%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
3.66%
Revenue Next 5 Year
3.82%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
17.00%
EBIT Next 5 Year
12.83%
CSX CORP / CSX Forecast FAQ
What do analysts expect the price target to be for CSX CORP (CSX)?
30 analysts have analysed CSX and the average price target is 40.7 USD. This implies a price decrease of -0.52% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 40.91.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for CSX CORP?
CSX CORP (CSX) will report earnings on 2026-04-14.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for CSX CORP next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of CSX CORP (CSX) is 0.4 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.53B USD.
Can you provide the analyst count for CSX CORP stock?
The number of analysts covering CSX CORP (CSX) is 30.