CSX - CSX Corporation
A major US freight railroad operating a 20,000-mile network in the eastern US, moving goods more efficiently and sustainably than trucking across key industrial corridors.
Finlify Score
66.7 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Industrials
Close Price
$50.19
-1.08%
52W Range
$31.80 - $53.41
Market Cap
$88.3B
-1.1%Compared to previous day
2026 Q1 Revenue
$3.5B
-0.7%Changes from last reporting quarter
2026 Q1 EPS
$0.43
Diluted shares
Analyst Rating
28 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
54.0
40-70 moderate
2Y Range Position
88%
-6.4% from high / +91.4% from low
Beta
1.20
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
-0.10
MACD line 0.97 / signal line 1.08
Fundamental Trend
Growth 37.5Financial Health
Quality 72.7Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
WATCH66.7 / 100
Score History
Finlify Score and component trend
Financial Statements
Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.
| 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.5B-0.7% | $3.5B-2.2% | $3.6B+0.4% | $3.6B+4.4% |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | $1.3B+12.9% | $1.1B+2.1% | $1.1B-15.3% | $1.3B+23.2% |
| Net Income | $807M+12.1% | $720M+3.7% | $694M-16.3% | $829M+28.3% |
Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.
AI Signal
Generated Jul 25, 2026
Finlify's signal for CSX is 'WATCH', driven by a Finlify Score of 66.5/100, which appears to balance strong technical and financial quality scores against a lower fundamental trend. The data quality for this assessment is FULL, with no deductions.
Technical
CSX exhibits strong technical momentum, indicated by a Relative Strength score of 85.1/100 and recent returns of 14.7% over 20 days and 16.2% over 60 days. The asset is currently at its 52-week high, with a 0.0% distance from this level, and its RSI of 74.7 may suggest it is in overbought territory.
Fundamentals
While Financial Quality scores highly at 72.7/100, the Fundamental Trend score is notably lower at 37.5/100 for the latest financial period ending 2026-03-31. Valuation metrics appear elevated, with a P/E ratio of 34.1x, P/B of 5.1x, and P/S of 7.0x, potentially indicating a premium valuation. The asset also offers a Dividend Yield of 1.06% and has a Beta of 1.2, suggesting slightly higher volatility than the broader market.
Macro Context
The macro environment, characterized by a 10Y Treasury Yield of 4.7% and a positive but relatively narrow yield spread of 0.4%, may present considerations for a capital-intensive rail company. Persistent inflation, with CPI YoY at 3.7%, could also influence operational costs and pricing power for CSX, while a 4.2% unemployment rate suggests ongoing economic activity.
Key Risks
- The asset's RSI of 74.7 and being at its 52-week high may suggest it is in overbought territory, potentially indicating a short-term pullback risk.
- Elevated valuation multiples (P/E of 34.1x, P/B of 5.1x, P/S of 7.0x) coupled with a lower Fundamental Trend score (37.5/100) could indicate valuation concerns.
- Higher interest rates, with the 10Y Treasury Yield at 4.7%, may increase borrowing costs for CSX, a capital-intensive railroad.