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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 $43.08, with a high of $50.00 and a low of $30.00. This represents a -5.24% decline from the last price of $45.46.

$30 $34 $38 $42 $46 $50 High: $50 Avg: $43.08 Low: $30 Last Closed Price: $45.46

CSX Stock Rating

CSX stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 46 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 26 Buy (56.52%), 18 Hold (39.13%), 2 Sell (4.35%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 46 0 2 18 26 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CSX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCSX-5.24%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts91023
Avg Price Target$46.11$45.80$42.00
Last Closing Price$45.46$45.46$45.46
Upside/Downside1.43%0.75%-7.61%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 264148--26
Mar, 264156-126
Feb, 264157--26
Jan, 264157--26
Dec, 254157--26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 24, 2026Robert W. Baird$47.00$46.181.78%3.39%
Apr 23, 2026Wolfe Research$50.00$46.447.67%9.99%
Apr 23, 2026Walter SpracklinRBC Capital$47.00$45.992.20%3.39%
Apr 23, 2026BMO Capital$45.00$43.184.21%-1.01%
Apr 23, 2026New Street$49.00$43.1813.48%7.79%
Apr 23, 2026Barclays$47.00$43.188.85%3.39%
Apr 23, 2026Goldman Sachs$41.00$43.18-5.05%-9.81%
Apr 23, 2026Vertical Research$44.00$43.181.90%-3.21%
Apr 15, 2026Raymond James$45.00$42.515.86%-1.01%
Mar 26, 2026RBC Capital$43.00$39.558.72%-5.41%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 23, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 23, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 23, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Apr 23, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Apr 23, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 23, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 23, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 23, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweightdowngrade
Apr 23, 2026Vertical ResearchHolddowngrade
Apr 17, 2026BenchmarkBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$1.68$1.95$1.83$1.79$1.54----
Avg Forecast$1.55$1.89$1.83$1.83$1.86$2.13$2.36$2.60$2.91
High Forecast$1.57$1.94$1.87$1.85$2.03$2.22$2.39$2.66$2.99
Low Forecast$1.53$1.85$1.81$1.81$1.76$1.92$2.34$2.53$2.84
Surprise %8.39%3.17%--2.19%-17.20%----

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $15B $16B $17B $19B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$12.52B$14.85B$14.66B$14.54B$14.09B----
Avg Forecast$12.42B$14.85B$14.61B$14.57B$14.75B$15.47B$16.13B$16.97B$17.86B
High Forecast$12.57B$15.17B$14.68B$14.62B$14.92B$15.75B$16.20B$17.30B$18.22B
Low Forecast$12.28B$14.60B$14.57B$14.52B$14.62B$15.03B$16.07B$16.64B$17.52B
Surprise %0.83%0.01%0.31%-0.20%-4.46%----

Net Income Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $5B $6B $7B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$3.78B$4.17B$3.67B$3.47B$2.89B----
Avg Forecast$3.55B$3.84B$3.71B$3.68B$3.82B$3.88B$4.76B$5.22B$5.87B
High Forecast$4.26B$4.61B$4.46B$3.72B$4.09B$4.47B$4.81B$5.36B$6.02B
Low Forecast$2.84B$3.07B$2.97B$3.64B$3.54B$3.86B$4.71B$5.09B$5.72B
Surprise %6.49%8.42%-1.27%-5.63%-24.30%----

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, 26 Buy, 18 Hold, 2 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 $43.08 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $30 at the low end to $50 at the high end, suggesting a potential -5.24% change from the previous closing price of $45.46.

How does CSX stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CSX's stock forecast shows a -5.24% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

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

  • April 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 53.85% Buy, 30.77% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 57.69% Buy, 23.08% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 57.69% Buy, 26.92% 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 2026 is $2.13, marking a 38.31% increase from the reported $1.54 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $15.47B, reflecting a 9.76% increase from the reported $14.09B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $16.13B, followed by $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 2026 stands at $3.88B, representing an 34.46% increase from the reported $2.89B in 2025. Projections indicate $4.76B in 2027, $5.22B in 2028, and $5.87B in 2029.