26 analysts set a USD 51.09 target for CSX stock

Published on 10/14/2026 at 17:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue rose 10.10 percent to USD 3.94 billion. CSX stock costs EUR 42.94 on October 14, 2026, up 1.15 percent versus the Tradegate close.

Analyst view and trading position

A Moderate Buy consensus from 26 analysts carries a USD 51.09 average target dated October 7, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue rose 10.10 percent to USD 3.94 billion.
CSX stock costs EUR 42.94 at Lang & Schwarz on October 14, 2026 at 5:14 p.m. CEST, plus 1.15 percent versus the Tradegate close of October 13, 2026, and 8.21 percent below the 52-week high.
CSX is scheduled to release third-quarter results on October 21, 2026.

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CSX stock (ISIN US1264081035) is the subject of a USD 51.09 average target from 26 analysts, according to MarketBeat on October 7, 2026. Against the Nasdaq price of USD 47.75 on October 14, 2026 at 11:24 a.m. ET, that target lies 7.00 percent above the stock. At Lang & Schwarz, CSX was trading at EUR 42.94 on October 14, 2026 at 5:14 p.m. CEST, plus 1.15 percent versus the Tradegate close of October 13, 2026 at EUR 42.45.

Revenue growth sets the baseline

CSX delivered second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 3.94 billion, up 10.10 percent from the second quarter of 2025, according to Financial Report Insights. Net income reached USD 1.00 billion, up 20.90 percent year over year, while operating income rose 17.40 percent to USD 1.51 billion. The figures give the analyst target a recent operating backdrop rather than relying only on valuation multiples.

Stock stays below its yearly high

The euro quote stood 8.21 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 46.78 and above its 52-week low of EUR 29.20 on October 14, 2026. The primary-market range was USD 33.63 to USD 53.60 on the same date, while the Nasdaq price of USD 47.75 remained below the upper end. At 11:24 a.m. ET, the Nasdaq quote was down 0.01 percent from USD 47.76.

The market capitalization was USD 88.5 billion and the price-to-earnings ratio was 27.61 as of October 14, 2026. For comparison, Norfolk Southern traded at USD 320.30, down 0.26 percent, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.32 and market capitalization of USD 71.9 billion. Union Pacific traded at USD 282.16, down 0.07 percent, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.84 and market capitalization of USD 167.6 billion.

Third-quarter date is October 21

CSX is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 financial and operating results after the market close on October 21, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET, according to CSX in its September 21, 2026 release. Market expectations cited by TradingView point to USD 3.95 billion in revenue and USD 0.53 in earnings per share for the third quarter.

Trading position for CSX

The combination of a 7.00 percent target gap in US dollars, a 27.61 price-to-earnings ratio and the October 21 reporting date gives the stock a defined near-term valuation and event framework. The second-quarter revenue gain of 10.10 percent is the key operating comparison behind that framework, while the euro quote remains 8.21 percent below its yearly high.

Comparison with peers
CSX Corporation: plus 1.15 percent, P/E 27.61, market capitalization USD 88.5 billion
Norfolk Southern (NYSE, USD): minus 0.26 percent, P/E 27.32, market capitalization USD 71.9 billion
Union Pacific (NYSE, USD): minus 0.07 percent, P/E 22.84, market capitalization USD 167.6 billion

CSX stock in German trading

CSX was trading at EUR 42.94 at Lang & Schwarz on October 14, 2026 at 5:14 p.m. CEST, plus 1.15 percent versus the Tradegate close of October 13, 2026 at EUR 42.45. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of CSX stock.