CSX Corp [CSX] stock prices are down -0.29% to $31.34 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The CSX shares have gain 0.35% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 12.45%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
CSX Corp [NASDAQ: CSX] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on March 07, 2025, when Deutsche Bank initiated its Hold rating and assigned the stock a price target of $34. Previously, Loop Capital downgraded its rating to Hold on February 03, 2025, and dropped its price target to $34. On January 10, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $37 on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating and decreased its price target to $35 on October 17, 2024. Citigroup initiated its recommendation with a Buy and recommended $42 as its price target on October 09, 2024. BofA Securities downgraded its rating to Neutral for this stock on July 08, 2024. In a note dated June 07, 2024, Wells Fargo initiated an Equal Weight rating and provided a target price of $35 on this stock.
The stock price of CSX Corp [CSX] has been fluctuating between $26.22 and $37.10 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $34.25 within the next 12 months. CSX Corp [NASDAQ: CSX] shares were valued at $31.34 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 9.29% based on the average CSX price forecast.
Analyzing the CSX fundamentals
The CSX Corp [NASDAQ:CSX] reported sales of 14.28B for trailing twelve months, representing a drop of -7.01%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.35% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.35%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.3%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.23%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.07, Equity is 0.26 and Total Capital is 0.12. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.61.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 31.22 points at the first support level, and at 31.09 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 31.57, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 31.79.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that CSX Corp [NASDAQ:CSX]’s Current Ratio is 0.88. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.75, and the Cash Ratio is 0.33. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 4.12, the price to book ratio is 4.84 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 18.67.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Fortune Stephen, EVP – CD&TO, that happened on Mar 04 ’25 when 1500.0 shares were sold. EVP & CLO, Goldman Nathan D completed a deal on Nov 18 ’24 to sell 0.12 million shares. Meanwhile, Officer Goldman Nathan D bought 0.12 million shares on Nov 18 ’24.
