Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX Corporation (CSX) provides rail-based freight transportation services in the United States and Canada. With a market capitalization of $79.4 billion, the company operates through the Rail and Freight segments. CSX provides rail services, intermodal container and trailer transportation, and other transportation services.
Companies with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more are generally called “large-cap stocks.” CSX fits right into this category, with its market cap exceeding this range, reflecting its significant size and influence in the railroad industry.
CSX stock hit a 52-week high of $42.81 on Feb. 26 before falling slightly. The stock has gained 20.9% over the past three months, notably outperforming the Nasdaq Composite ($NASX)’s 2.4% slip over the same time frame.
Over the long term, CSX has performed well. The stock has gained 33.4% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing the NASX’s 22.2% return over the same period.
CSX has been trading above its 200-day moving average since the end of last year and above its 50-day moving average since the end of January, indicating bullish momentum.
On Jan. 22, CSX shares fell 2.1% following the release of weaker-than-expected earnings from Q4 2025. The company’s revenue fell slightly year-over-year to $3.5 billion and missed Street estimates. Additionally, its adjusted EPS for the quarter came in at $0.39, also short of Wall Street estimates. However, the company’s operating margin came in at 31.6%, up from 31.3% in the year-ago quarter, indicating solid profitability and operational excellence.
When stacked against its closest peer in the railroad industry, Union Pacific Corp. ( UNP ) has climbed 8.1% over the past year, trailing CSX’s strong rally.
Wall Street continues to have a favorable view of stocks. Among the 25 analysts who follow CSX, the overall consensus stands at “Strong Buy.” While the stock is currently trading above its average price target of $40.27, its high street price target of $45 indicates a potential upside of 5.4%.
As of the date of publication, Sristi Jayaswal did not hold positions (either directly or indirectly) in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is for informational purposes only. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
