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CSX:NASDAQCSX Corporation analysis

Data as of May 21, 2026 - not real-time

Latest price
$45.94
Risk: medium
5/10Medium risk

Summary

CSX is trading just above its 20‑day SMA (≈45.28) and comfortably above the 50‑day SMA (≈42.68), confirming a bullish trend despite a marginally bearish MACD histogram. The RSI sits at 61.6, indicating solid momentum without being overbought, while the price hovers between the identified support (≈44.23) and resistance (≈46.74) zones. Volatility remains elevated at roughly 27% over the past 30 days, but a low beta (≈0.68) suggests limited market‑wide risk exposure.
Fundamentally, CSX delivers strong profitability with a 46.8% gross margin, 36.2% operating margin and a 21.5% net margin, and a high ROE of 23.7%. The forward P/E of 21.3 is notably lower than the current 28.2 and the industry average of 29.5, implying valuation upside, while the dividend yield of 1.22% and a modest payout ratio of 32% point to sustainable income. However, the balance sheet is levered, reflected in a debt‑to‑equity of 143% and a price‑to‑book of 6.29, which tempers the upside potential.

Market outlook

Short term

< 1 year

Neutral

Model confidence6/106 out of 10

Key factors

  • Price near resistance at $46.74
  • Slightly bearish MACD histogram
  • Stable dividend with low payout

Medium term

1–3 years

Positive

Model confidence8/108 out of 10

Key factors

  • Forward P/E of 21.3 vs current 28.2
  • Strong cash flow generation
  • Sustained dividend yield

Long term

> 3 years

Positive

Model confidence7/107 out of 10

Key factors

  • Durable rail infrastructure business
  • Consistently high operating margins
  • Long‑term earnings visibility despite high leverage

Key metrics

Financial health

Revenue Growth1.70%
Profit Margin21.55%
P/E Ratio28.2
ROE23.68%
ROA7.08%
Debt/Equity143.06
P/B Ratio6.3
Op. Cash Flow$4.6B
Free Cash Flow$1.1B
Industry P/E29.5

Technical analysis

TrendBullish
RSI61.6
Support$44.23
Resistance$46.74
MA 20$45.28
MA 50$42.68
MA 200$37.91
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index89.61

Valuation

Target Price$45.89
Upside/Downside-0.12%
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield1.22%

Risk assessment

Beta0.68
Volatility26.66%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.