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CSX (CSX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CSX Stock Forecast

CSX (CSX) stock forecast, based on 46 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $39.86, with a high of $45.00 and a low of $34.00. This represents a 10.72% increase from the last price of $36.00.

$30 $33 $36 $39 $42 $45 High: $45 Avg: $39.86 Low: $34 Last Closed Price: $36

CSX Stock Rating

CSX stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 28 Buy (60.87%), 17 Hold (36.96%), 1 Sell (2.17%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 46 1 17 28 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CSX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCSX10.72%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 14.87%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts4712
Avg Price Target$41.50$39.86$38.33
Last Closing Price$36.00$36.00$36.00
Upside/Downside15.28%10.72%6.47%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 254158--27
Sep, 2531410--27
Aug, 253159--27
Jul, 2531113--27
Jun, 2551111--27
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 20, 2025Robert W. Baird$40.00$36.609.29%11.11%
Oct 17, 2025Stephanie MooreJefferies$42.00$37.0213.45%16.67%
Oct 17, 2025Q3 EPSEvercore ISI$39.00$35.998.36%8.33%
Oct 17, 2025Thomas WadewitzUBS$45.00$35.9925.03%25.00%
Sep 25, 2025Susquehanna$34.00$33.780.65%-5.56%
Sep 25, 2025Christian WetherbeeWells Fargo$40.00$33.8218.27%11.11%
Sep 18, 2025RBC Capital$39.00$32.7519.08%8.33%
Jul 25, 2025Daniel MooreRobert W. Baird$44.00$35.7623.04%22.22%
Apr 25, 2025Argus Research$32.00$27.8414.94%-11.11%
Mar 27, 2025Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$37.00$29.9223.66%2.78%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 20, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 17, 2025Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Oct 17, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 17, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 13, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 03, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Sep 29, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Sep 25, 2025Wells FargoEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
Sep 18, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Jul 24, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$1.20$1.68$1.95$1.85$1.85-----
Avg Forecast$1.20$1.55$1.89$1.83$1.83$1.86$2.13$2.36$2.60$2.91
High Forecast$1.22$1.57$1.94$1.87$1.85$2.03$2.22$2.39$2.66$2.99
Low Forecast$1.19$1.53$1.85$1.81$1.81$1.76$1.92$2.34$2.53$2.84
Surprise %-8.39%3.17%1.09%1.09%-----

Revenue Forecast

$10B $12B $13B $15B $17B $19B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$10.58B$12.52B$14.85B$14.66B------
Avg Forecast$10.53B$12.42B$14.85B$14.61B$14.57B$14.75B$15.47B$16.13B$16.97B$17.86B
High Forecast$10.66B$12.57B$15.17B$14.68B$14.62B$14.92B$15.75B$16.20B$17.30B$18.22B
Low Forecast$10.41B$12.28B$14.60B$14.57B$14.52B$14.62B$15.03B$16.07B$16.64B$17.52B
Surprise %0.46%0.83%0.01%0.31%------

Net Income Forecast

$2B $3B $4B $5B $6B $7B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$2.77B$3.78B$4.17B$3.71B$3.71B-----
Avg Forecast$2.65B$3.55B$3.84B$3.71B$3.68B$3.82B$3.88B$4.76B$5.22B$5.87B
High Forecast$3.18B$4.26B$4.61B$4.46B$3.72B$4.09B$4.47B$4.81B$5.36B$6.02B
Low Forecast$2.12B$2.84B$3.07B$2.97B$3.64B$3.54B$3.86B$4.71B$5.09B$5.72B
Surprise %4.19%6.49%8.42%-1.04%-----

CSX Forecast FAQ

Is CSX stock a buy?

CSX stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 28 Buy, 17 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that CSX is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is CSX's price target?

CSX's price target, set by 46 Wall Street analysts, averages $39.86 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $34 at the low end to $45 at the high end, suggesting a potential 10.72% change from the previous closing price of $36.

How does CSX stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CSX's stock forecast shows a 10.72% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (14.87%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for CSX over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 14.81% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 29.63% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 51.85% Buy, 37.04% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is CSX’s EPS forecast?

CSX's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.86, marking a 0.54% increase from the reported $1.85 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.13 in 2026, $2.36 in 2027, $2.6 in 2028, and $2.91 in 2029.

What is CSX’s revenue forecast?

CSX's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $14.75B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $15.47B, followed by $16.13B for 2027, $16.97B for 2028, and $17.86B for 2029.

What is CSX’s net income forecast?

CSX's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.82B, representing an 2.72% increase from the reported $3.72B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.88B in 2026, $4.76B in 2027, $5.22B in 2028, and $5.87B in 2029.