RBC Capital has upgraded CSX Corp (CSX) to Outperform from Sector Perform as of September 17, 2025. The current share price stands at $34.00.
This upgrade reflects a more favorable outlook on CSX's future prospects, suggesting improved fundamentals or a positive shift in business performance. Analyst sentiment can signal confidence in the company's strategic direction.
CSX Corp, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, provides rail-based freight transportation services across various markets, including energy and agriculture. The company operates a 20,000 route-mile rail network that serves major population centers in 26 states, the District of Columbia, and parts of Canada. CSX's market cap is $63.0 billion, with a P/E ratio of 21.72 and an EPS of 1.54. The firm also offers a dividend yield of 153.1%.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 21, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $0.50 and revenue expected at $3.7 billion. Recent performance shows CSX exceeding earnings expectations in Q3 2025, reporting an EPS of $0.44 against an estimate of $0.43.
Analyst consensus indicates a Buy rating, with 8 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, and 9 Hold ratings among 32 analysts. Such decisions reflect evolving perspectives on CSX's operational outlook and market positioning.