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U.S. Railroads Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M-2.8%
  • 1Y-1.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Railroads industry has dropped 2.0%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Railroads Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$261.5bUS$51.3bUS$12.6b21.3x20.7x5.1x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$267.1bUS$51.1bUS$13.2b19.3x20.2x5.2x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$250.1bUS$51.1bUS$13.2b18.4x18.9x4.9x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$261.2bUS$51.1bUS$13.2b18.8x19.8x5.1x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$263.7bUS$51.0bUS$13.2b19.3x20x5.2x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$247.9bUS$51.0bUS$13.2b18.7x18.8x4.9x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$235.4bUS$51.0bUS$13.0b16.7x18.1x4.6x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$252.7bUS$51.2bUS$12.5b20.5x20.1x4.9x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$265.4bUS$51.2bUS$12.6b20.9x21x5.2x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$272.3bUS$51.3bUS$12.4b22.4x21.9x5.3x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$252.4bUS$51.5bUS$12.5b20.7x20.2x4.9x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$267.9bUS$51.5bUS$12.5b21.3x21.4x5.2x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$268.5bUS$51.2bUS$11.7b22.9x22.9x5.2x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$273.3bUS$51.2bUS$11.7b23.4x23.4x5.3x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$263.7bUS$51.2bUS$11.7b22.3x22.6x5.2x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$250.7bUS$51.1bUS$11.2b21.8x22.3x4.9x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$254.5bUS$51.1bUS$11.2b21.8x22.7x5x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$264.6bUS$51.1bUS$11.2b22.8x23.5x5.2x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$276.2bUS$51.3bUS$11.7b23.1x23.5x5.4x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$286.7bUS$51.3bUS$11.7b24.2x24.4x5.6x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$269.8bUS$51.2bUS$11.7b23x23x5.3x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$270.2bUS$51.5bUS$12.1b23.5x22.3x5.2x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$247.6bUS$51.5bUS$12.1b21.4x20.5x4.8x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$236.6bUS$51.8bUS$12.6b17.8x18.8x4.6x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$239.0bUS$52.8bUS$13.2b18x18.1x4.5x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$245.0bUS$52.8bUS$13.2b18.4x18.5x4.6x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$250.9bUS$53.5bUS$14.1b17.6x17.7x4.7x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$237.1bUS$53.5bUS$14.1b16.2x16.8x4.4x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$235.1bUS$53.5bUS$14.1b15.6x16.6x4.4x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$229.8bUS$52.7bUS$14.3b14.8x16.1x4.4x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023US$244.7bUS$52.7bUS$14.3b15.9x17.2x4.6x
Tue, 31 Jan 2023US$247.3bUS$52.7bUS$14.3b16.6x17.3x4.7x
Thu, 29 Dec 2022US$259.1bUS$51.6bUS$14.3b18.5x18.2x5x
Sat, 26 Nov 2022US$267.4bUS$51.6bUS$14.3b19x18.8x5.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

18.8x


Total Market Cap: US$267.4bTotal Earnings: US$14.3bTotal Revenue: US$51.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Railroads Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Railroads industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 20.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 5.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Railroads industry have declined 3.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Railroads compare with similar industries?

US Market-3.69%
Industrials-3.88%
Transportation-3.97%
Railroads-2.49%
Trucking-4.25%
Cargo Ground Transportation-6.56%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

UNP
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7D
-1.8%
1Y
-5.3%
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1Y
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CSX
US$33.99
CSX
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-1.7%

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CSX's analyst price target has edged up to $39.29 from $39.20, as analysts highlight stronger operational execution, improving fundamentals, and increased optimism following recent management and strategic developments. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports reflect a dynamic landscape of analyst opinion regarding CSX, with price targets shifting alongside evolving management strategies and industry developments.
NSC
US$280.74
Norfolk Southern
7D
-2.4%
1Y
8.1%

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