CSX Corporation (CSX) Stock Forecast
CSX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.08 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $52.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $0.52
- 52-week range
- $33.68 – $53.23
CSX analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CSX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CSX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.53 | $0.50 | $0.56 | $0.37 | +43.8% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.00 | $1.93 | $2.05 | $1.54 | +29.8% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.28 | $2.15 | $2.45 | $2.00 | +14.1% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CSX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.96B | $3.90B | $4.03B | +10.4% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $15.27B | $14.96B | $15.56B | +8.4% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.07B | $15.54B | $16.61B | +5.2% | 20 |
CSX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CSX revenue: reported and forecast
CSX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.52 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.53 | $0.53 | +2.3% | 2 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.95 | $2.01 | $2.01 | $2.00 | $2.00 | +2.3% | 3 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.23 | $2.27 | $2.28 | $2.28 | $2.28 | +2.4% | 4 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CSX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CSX beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from CSX
25 analysts cover CSX; their consensus rating is buy (4.08 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $52.67, 8.2% above the latest close of $48.68. Analysts expect earnings of $2.00 per share for 2026, +29.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.28 per share on revenue of $16.1 billion. CSX beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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CSX forecast FAQ
What is CSX's price target?
The average analyst price target for CSX is $52.67, 8.2% above the latest close of $48.68.
Is CSX a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering CSX, 13 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CSX's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.00 per share for 2026 (range $1.93 to $2.05); for 2027 the estimate is $2.28.
What is CSX's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $15.3 billion, growth of 8.4%; for 2027 it is $16.1 billion.
When does CSX report earnings?
CSX is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.52.
Does CSX usually beat earnings estimates?
CSX reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.