CSX- CSX Corporation
Industrials · Railroads
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 23 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$53.14
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $48.95
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$17.15
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$7.38
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
24.4%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
22.2%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+10.1%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+22.7%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
138.07×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.82×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$571M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.14%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026
40
days
EPS (TTM)
$1.72
P/E (TTM)
28.5
Fwd P/E
21.5
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.14%
5Y Avg Annual
$0.4520
Last Payment
$0.1400
Ex-Date
08/31/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/31/2026 | 09/15/2026 | $0.1400 | 1.14% |
05/29/2026 | 06/13/2026 | $0.1400 | 1.14% |
02/27/2026 | 03/14/2026 | $0.1400 | 1.14% |
11/28/2025 | 12/13/2025 | $0.1300 | 1.06% |
08/29/2025 | 09/13/2025 | $0.1300 | 1.06% |
05/30/2025 | 06/14/2025 | $0.1300 | 1.06% |
02/28/2025 | 03/15/2025 | $0.1300 | 1.06% |
11/29/2024 | 12/14/2024 | $0.1200 | 0.98% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$48.95
Price
$0.1400
Last div. (quarterly)
350
shares
Own 350 CSX shares ($17,132.50) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$17,132.50
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
1.14% yieldEstimate CSX dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$114.4
Per month
$9.53
≈ 204.3 shares at $0.56/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments: rail and trucking. The company offers rail services; and transportation of intermodal containers and trailers, as well as other transportation services, such as rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. It also transports chemicals, agricultural and food products, minerals, automotive, forest products, fertilizers, and metals and equipment; and coal, coke, and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, as well as exports coal to deep-water port facilities. In addition, the company provides intermodal services through a network of approximately 30 terminals transporting manufactured consumer goods in containers; and drayage services, including the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments. It serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations, as well as connects non-rail served customers through transferring products, such as plastics and ethanol from rail to trucks. The company operates approximately 20,000 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 26 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns 3400 locomotives. It serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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CSX Corporation (CSX) stock trades at $48.95, down 0.18% on the day. With a market capitalization of $90.68 billion, CSX is a large-cap industrials stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.5, a forward P/E of 21.5 and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.72. Over the most recent period the company reported 10% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 22.2%. Below you'll find CSX's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
CSX - Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSX Corporation (CSX) a good stock to buy in 2026?
CSX Corporation (CSX) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 10%, a strong 22% net margin and a 24% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 138.1). Whether CSX is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is CSX's stock price today?
CSX Corporation (CSX) trades at $48.95, down 0.18% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does CSX pay a dividend?
Yes. CSX Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, a dividend yield of 1.14%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 31, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 31% of earnings.
Is CSX overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 28.5×, CSX is valued above the broad-market average for the industrials sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.74. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is CSX's market cap?
CSX Corporation (CSX) has a market capitalization of $90.68 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.