CSX
CSX Corporation · Industrials · Railroads
Last
$42.70
+$0.05 (+0.11%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $42.67 −$0.02 (−0.06%) 4:05 AM ET
Prev close $42.65
Open $42.29
Day high $42.77
Day low $42.16
Volume 14,882,078
Avg vol 14,170,328
Mkt cap
$79.38B
P/E ratio
27.91
FY Revenue
$14.09B
EPS
1.53
Gross Margin
96.97%
Sector
Industrials
AI report sections
CSX
CSX Corporation
CSX exhibits upward price momentum near its 52-week high with multiple bullish technical signals while maintaining high operating and net margins. At the same time, flat-to-negative revenue, earnings, and cash flow growth alongside elevated leverage and a rich free cash flow valuation introduce fundamental and balance-sheet risk. Short interest and recent news tone appear measured rather than extreme, suggesting a relatively balanced sentiment backdrop.
AI summarized at 12:31 PM ET, 2026-01-26
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 72 LONG: 58
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+52% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.52×
RSI
75.15 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.07 (Strong)
MACD: 1.35 Signal: 1.29
Long-Term
+0.18 (Strong)
MACD: 1.95 Signal: 1.76
Intraday trend score 85.22

Latest news

CSX 12 articles Positive: 7 Neutral: 5 Negative: 0
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
CSX Corporation Announces Increase to Quarterly Dividend

CSX Corporation's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, representing an 8% increase from the previous $0.13 per share payment. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend, which signals confidence in financial performance and cash generation. Dividend increases are typically viewed positively by investors as they indicate strong profitability and management's optimistic outlook for the company's future.

Positive Benzinga • Vishaal Sanjay
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Decline After 2 Consecutive Days Of Gains—Intel, CSX In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures declined slightly on Friday after two consecutive days of gains, following President Trump's withdrawal of EU tariffs and better-than-expected Q3 GDP figures at 4.4%. Key movers include Intel down 12% on weak guidance, Capital One down 3.31% on earnings miss, Revelation Biosciences up 38% on FDA approval pathway, and CSX up 2.99% despite missing estimates. Bank of America's fund manager survey shows institutional investors at their most bullish since 2021.

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Sentiment note

Shares surged 2.99% in pre-market despite missing consensus estimates on top and bottom lines, indicating positive market sentiment.

Neutral Benzinga • Erica Kollmann
CSX Stock Climbs Despite Missing Q4 Earnings Estimates

CSX Corp. shares rose 5.79% in extended trading after reporting Q4 earnings of 39 cents per share, missing the consensus estimate of 42 cents. Revenue came in at $3.51 billion, below the Street estimate of $3.54 billion and down year-over-year. The decline was attributed to lower merchandise volume and reduced export coal revenue, though partially offset by higher pricing and increased intermodal volume. CEO Steve Angel expressed confidence in the company's operational foundation and positioned CSX to deliver improved financial performance in 2026.

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Sentiment note

CSX missed both earnings and revenue estimates, indicating underperformance relative to expectations. However, the stock climbed 5.79% in extended trading, suggesting investor optimism about management's forward guidance and confidence in 2026 performance despite current headwinds from subdued industrial demand.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Csx Corp.
CSX Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

CSX Corp. reported fourth quarter 2025 operating income of $1.11 billion and net earnings of $720 million ($0.39 per share), flat compared to the prior year quarter. Full year 2025 revenue totaled $14.09 billion with a 32.1% operating margin. The company cited subdued industrial demand and took actions to adjust its cost structure, including $50 million in severance and technology rationalization expenses. Management expressed confidence in delivering improved financial performance in 2026 through productivity and cost control initiatives.

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Sentiment note

While Q4 results were flat year-over-year and revenue declined 1%, the company maintained strong operating margins (31.6%) and full-year adjusted operating margin of 33.2%. Management's forward-looking guidance suggests confidence in 2026 improvement, but current results reflect challenging market conditions with subdued industrial demand. The neutral sentiment reflects mixed signals: stable profitability metrics offset by revenue headwinds and restructuring costs.

Positive Benzinga • Rishabh Mishra
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Futures Dragged By Financial Stocks—American Express, CSX Corp, Standard Lithium In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures slumped on Friday, with financial stocks experiencing significant declines following concerns about loan quality and potential broader banking sector issues. Key companies like CSX Corp reported better-than-expected earnings, while others like Standard Lithium and Oracle saw stock price drops.

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Sentiment note

Reported better-than-expected Q3 results with revenue and earnings beating analyst estimates

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
CSX Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

CSX Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company is declaring a consistent dividend, which signals financial stability and commitment to shareholders. The article also highlights CSX's long-standing role in economic expansion and extensive transportation network.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Csx Corp.
CSX Corp. Announces Leadership Transition

CSX Corp. announced Steve Angel as its new President and CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs. Angel, with over 45 years of executive experience from Linde and General Electric, aims to drive safety, customer service, and shareholder value.

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Sentiment note

Positive leadership transition with an experienced executive, strong operational performance, and clear strategic vision for future growth

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Csx Corporation
CSX Reopens Expanded Howard Street Tunnel Ahead of Schedule, Strengthening East Coast Freight Growth

CSX has completed a $450+ million infrastructure project expanding the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, enabling double-stacked freight trains along the I-95 corridor, which is expected to boost the Port of Baltimore's business by 160,000 containers annually and generate over 13,000 new jobs.

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Sentiment note

Successfully completed a major infrastructure project that enhances network efficiency, increases economic opportunities, and demonstrates strategic investment in modernizing transportation infrastructure

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Matthew Korn, Austin Staton
CSX Corp. Announces Date for Third Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Call

CSX Corp will release its third quarter financial and operating results after market close on October 16, 2025, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors can participate via teleconference or webcast.

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Sentiment note

Standard routine financial reporting announcement with no explicit positive or negative indicators about company performance

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Matthew Korn/Austin Staton
CSX Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to Address J.P. Morgan U.S. All Stars Conference

CSX's President and CEO Joe Hinrichs and CFO Sean Pelkey will present at the J.P. Morgan U.S. All Stars Conference in London, broadcasting live via webcast on September 17, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The article is a routine investor conference announcement with no explicit positive or negative indicators about the company's performance

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
CSX, BNSF announce new intermodal services, offering seamless coast-to-coast rail solutions

CSX and BNSF are launching new coast-to-coast intermodal services connecting key markets across the western and eastern United States, including routes between Southern California, Charlotte, Phoenix, Atlanta, and other major cities to improve freight transportation efficiency.

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Sentiment note

Expanding service offerings, creating new cross-country transportation routes, and improving customer connectivity

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kevin Boone
CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer to Address Deutsche Bank’s 2025 Transportation Conference

CSX's Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Boone will present at Deutsche Bank's 2025 Transportation Conference in New York on August 12th, with a live webcast available.

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Sentiment note

The article is an informational announcement about a conference presentation, presenting standard corporate communication without indicating significant positive or negative business developments

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