CSX stock heads toward October 21 results with revenue up 10.1%
Published on 10/06/2026 at 17:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
CSX stock (ISIN US1264081035) was trading at USD 47.60 on Nasdaq on October 6, 2026, at 11:47 a.m. ET, up 0.37 percent. The next scheduled catalyst is the railroad operator's third-quarter report on October 21, 2026.
October 21 results set the date
According to CSX Corporation on September 21, 2026, the company will release third-quarter financial and operating results after the market close on October 21, 2026. Management scheduled the conference call and webcast for 4:30 p.m. ET on the same date.
The date matters because the second quarter delivered a high comparison base. CSX reported USD 3.94 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 10.1 percent from the prior-year quarter, while diluted EPS increased to USD 0.54 from USD 0.44, according to MarketBeat.
Analysts trim targets but stay positive
JPMorgan lowered its CSX target from USD 58.00 to USD 57.00 on October 5, 2026, while retaining an Overweight rating, as reported by MarketBeat. The USD 57.00 target lies 19.75 percent above the USD 47.60 Nasdaq price.
The same MarketBeat overview lists 18 Buy ratings, seven Holds and one Sell across 26 analysts. Its Moderate Buy consensus carries an average target of USD 51.09, leaving the Nasdaq price 6.83 percent below that level.
Revenue growth meets a higher hurdle
CSX's Q2 operating margin was 38.0 percent in the standardized quarterly figures, while net income reached USD 1.002 billion. Operating cash flow was USD 1.327 billion for the quarter, giving the October report several operating measures beyond earnings per share.
The October 6 quote stood at USD 47.60, with a session range of USD 47.32 to USD 47.73 and volume of 2,344,357 shares. The stock remains USD 6.00 below its 52-week high of USD 53.60, while its 52-week low is USD 33.63.
CSX stock trades below yearly high
CSX stock was last at USD 47.60 on Nasdaq on October 6, 2026, at 11:47 a.m. ET, with a market capitalization of USD 88.2 billion. The October 21 report will show whether the Q2 growth rate carries into the next quarter.
Key facts on CSX stock
- Company: CSX Corporation
- ISIN: US1264081035
- Ticker: CSX
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of October 6, 2026, 11:47 a.m. ET): USD 47.60
- Market capitalization: USD 88.2 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 33.63-53.60 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Railroads
Upcoming dates for CSX stock
- October 21, 2026: Third-quarter financial and operating results after market close
