CSX Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$51.00
10.32% Upside
Mean Price Target
$40.84
-11.65% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$30.00
-35.11% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 19, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CSX Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CSX (NYSE: CSX) reported an actual EPS of $0.43 for the quarter ending on Apr 22, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.389, resulting in a 10.54% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 22, 2026), CSX recorded an actual EPS of $0.39 with a -5.11% surprise. See CSX's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CSX has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 22, 2026 showing a 10.54% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 22, 2026 recorded a -5.11% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 0.43 | 0.389 | +10.54% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 0.39 | 0.411 | -5.11% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 0.44 | 0.4241 | +3.75% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.44 | 0.4157 | +5.85% |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 0.34 | 0.365 | -6.85% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 0.42 | 0.44 | -4.55% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSX stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CSX stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 57 analysts have given their ratings
to CSX out of which
23 analysts have given strong buy call,
17 analysts have given buy call,
16 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$40.84 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -11.65% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CSX highest price target?
Analysts suggest CSX's stock price would rise to a high of $51.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CSX over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CSX stock price could move to $30.00.
What is the average target price for CSX?
CSX stock has an average analyst estimate of $40.84.
At its current price, how far is CSX from its average target price?
CSX shares are currently trading -11.65% below this price target.
What were CSX’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.43 versus consensus estimates of $0.39, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.34.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CSX's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.40 and $8.47 for the whole year.
What has CSX's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 12.15% EPS growth for CSX in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 5.15% in the past five years.