FrançaisAre analysts right about CSX Corporation (CSX)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For CSX Corporation, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 43% were profitable, average return +14% (278 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (43% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 26 | 38% | +12% |
| Barclays | 19 | 53% | +23% |
| Morgan Stanley | 19 | 5% | -15% |
| RBC Capital | 18 | 39% | +12% |
| Citigroup | 18 | 33% | +13% |
Valuation
Is CSX Corporation overvalued, and is it a good time to buy CSX Corporation right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: CSX Corporation's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | CSX Corporation | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 30.1 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 22.7 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 22% | 11% |
👉 CSX Corporation is valued in line with its sector (30.1 vs 29.2).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : CSX Corporation pays about $0.54/share/yr → 1.12% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is CSX Corporation a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on CSX Corporation (CSX) is "Buy" (41 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 43% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is CSX Corporation's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $54.00 (+5% vs $51.54), ranging from $32.00 to $60.00 (15 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on CSX Corporation?
Over 1 year, 43% of analyst targets on CSX Corporation were profitable, for an average return of +14% (across 278 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the CSX Corporation stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $54.00 within 12 months, i.e. +5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $60.00, the most cautious $32.00.
What is the CSX Corporation stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $54.00, +5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (43%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is CSX Corporation overvalued?
Its P/E is 30.1, forward P/E 22.7. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.