CSX Corporation (CSX) is currently trading at $46.78. Based on 23 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $53.06, implying a 13.4% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 0 target raises and 1 target cut for CSX. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 16 target raises and 1 target cut for CSX.

CSX

CSX Corporation

IndustrialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$46.78

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$32.00$60.00
Current $46.78
Median: $54.00Mean: $52.94Current: $46.78

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • B of A SecuritiesSep 18, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $56.00 → $55.00

  • CitigroupJul 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $53.00 → $54.00

  • JP MorganJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $56.00 → $58.00

  • B of A SecuritiesJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $53.00 → $56.00

  • TD CowenJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $46.00 → $54.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $49.00 → $52.00

  • RBC CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $51.00 → $54.00

  • BarclaysJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $55.00 → $60.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $47.00 → $51.00

  • BenchmarkJul 15, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $48.00 → $54.00

  • CitizensJul 15, 2026

    PT action: —

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • SusquehannaJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $50.00 → $58.00

  • JP MorganJul 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $48.00 → $56.00

  • TD CowenJul 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $45.00 → $46.00

  • CitigroupJul 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $46.00 → $53.00

  • Wells FargoJul 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $50.00 → $54.00

  • BairdJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $49.00 → $53.00

  • Morgan StanleyJul 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $30.00 → $32.00

  • BarclaysJun 25, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $47.00 → $55.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJun 25, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $46.00 → $47.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$53.06

Based on 23 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (17)Hold (6)Sell (2)

Upside

+13.42%

Market Cap

$86.66B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 21, 2026D-25
P/E Ratio (TTM)27.20
Forward P/E20.58
P/B Ratio6.15
Dividend Yield1.20%
Return on Equity (ROE)24.36%
Operating Margin38.42%
Debt to Equity138.07
Beta (Volatility)1.21
52 Week Range$33.63 - $53.60
LowCurrent: $46.78High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 2Insider Sells: 8

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

ANGEL STEPHEN F (Chief Executive Officer) - 25,000 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/24/2026WILLIAMS ANGELA COfficerSale at price 53.29 per share.30,000
7/24/2026BURNS MICHAEL S.OfficerSale at price 52.68 per share.13,000
6/3/2026BOONE KEVIN SChief Financial OfficerSale at price 46.70 per share.136,708
6/3/2026ZILLMER JOHN JDirectorSale at price 46.45 per share.10,000
3/6/2026ANGEL STEPHEN FChief Executive OfficerPurchase at price 40.27 per share.25,000
2/19/2026SORFLEET DIANA BOfficerSale at price 41.56 per share.90,000
2/3/2026FORTUNE STEPHENChief Technology OfficerSale at price 38.65 per share.31,456
1/28/2026SORFLEET DIANA BOfficerSale at price 37.48 per share.66,667
10/22/2025BOONE KEVIN SOfficerSale at price 36.09 per share.31,053
10/20/2025ANGEL STEPHEN FChief Executive OfficerPurchase at price 36.87 per share.55,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for CSX?

A. The current target price for CSX Corporation is $53.06, which implies a 13.4% upside from the current price of $46.78. This is based on the consensus of 23 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for CSX?

A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 6 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying CSX stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 2 insider buys and 8 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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