CSX Corporation

NasdaqGS:CSX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$65.5b

CSX Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

CSX is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.1% and 3.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 12.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 27.8% in 3 years.

Key information

10.1%

Earnings growth rate

12.44%

EPS growth rate

Transportation earnings growth9.1%
Revenue growth rate3.8%
Future return on equity27.78%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated08 Jan 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Here's Why CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jan 04
Here's Why CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

CSX Corporation: Declining Profitability, Negative Risk Premium, Avoid

Dec 10

CSX's (NASDAQ:CSX) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Sep 03
CSX's (NASDAQ:CSX) Returns Have Hit A Wall

A Look At The Fair Value Of CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)

Jun 24
A Look At The Fair Value Of CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)

Is There Now An Opportunity In CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)?

May 26
Is There Now An Opportunity In CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)?

CSX Corporation's (NASDAQ:CSX) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Apr 29
CSX Corporation's (NASDAQ:CSX) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

CSX Corporation: Treasuries Look Better

Apr 18

We Think CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Apr 06
We Think CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Slowing Rates Of Return At CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Mar 16
Slowing Rates Of Return At CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Is It Time To Consider Buying CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)?

Feb 21
Is It Time To Consider Buying CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)?

CSX: It Can Be Traded, But A Low Growth Year Is In Store

Jan 24

CSX: Continuing To Avoid

Dec 18

CSX: A Great Choice For Value Investors Today

Nov 20

Full-On Dividend Crush: Why CSX Is Calling My Name

Nov 13

CSX Corporation: Not Too Compelling

Oct 06

CSX: Expect Short And Long-Term Growth

Sep 10

CSX Corp.: High Returns On Equity For The Long Haul

Aug 13

Railroad Riches: Why CSX Remains A Top-Tier Dividend Growth Stock

Aug 06

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CSX - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202815,9084,1173,4985,9913
12/31/202715,3933,7322,8845,61816
12/31/202614,7353,3983,0345,40021
12/31/202514,1562,9411,8044,60720
9/30/202514,1232,9021,5524,615N/A
6/30/202514,1553,1022,0064,964N/A
3/31/202514,2823,2362,7055,436N/A
12/31/202414,5403,4702,7185,247N/A
9/30/202414,6813,6192,9715,348N/A
6/30/202414,6343,5532,8885,214N/A
3/31/202414,6323,5742,9985,329N/A
12/31/202314,6573,6683,2575,514N/A
9/30/202314,7073,8043,1225,389N/A
6/30/202315,0304,0873,2435,562N/A
3/31/202315,1464,2813,3265,571N/A
12/31/202214,8534,1143,4135,526N/A
9/30/202214,5504,0823,5275,535N/A
6/30/202213,9473,9393,3825,230N/A
3/31/202213,1223,9343,3505,166N/A
12/31/202112,5223,7813,3085,099N/A
9/30/202111,9203,6073,3174,954N/A
6/30/202111,2763,3752,8994,478N/A
3/31/202110,5412,7012,7664,317N/A
12/31/202010,5832,7652,6374,263N/A
9/30/202010,6432,7762,5664,241N/A
6/30/202010,9732,8963,0784,767N/A
3/31/202011,7793,2673,1704,855N/A
12/31/201911,9373,3313,1934,850N/A
9/30/201912,1953,4023,2764,972N/A
6/30/201912,3463,440N/A4,899N/A
3/31/201912,3873,447N/A4,848N/A
12/31/201812,2503,308N/A4,641N/A
9/30/201811,9706,606N/A4,017N/A
6/30/201811,5846,170N/A3,915N/A
3/31/201811,4155,803N/A3,395N/A
12/31/201711,4085,470N/A3,472N/A
9/30/201711,5821,788N/A3,414N/A
6/30/201711,5491,785N/A3,015N/A
3/31/201711,3201,719N/A3,330N/A
12/30/201611,0691,713N/A3,041N/A
9/23/201610,8131,721N/A3,346N/A
6/24/201611,0421,772N/A3,380N/A
3/25/201611,4021,881N/A3,434N/A
12/25/201511,8111,967N/A3,370N/A
9/25/201512,2221,992N/A3,553N/A
6/26/201512,5041,994N/A3,480N/A
3/27/201512,6841,970N/A3,434N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CSX's forecast earnings growth (10.1% per year) is above the savings rate (3.3%).

Earnings vs Market: CSX's earnings (10.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CSX's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CSX's revenue (3.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (10.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CSX's revenue (3.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CSX's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (27.8%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/01/11 18:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/01/09 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

CSX Corporation is covered by 41 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John EadeArgus Research Company
Daniel MooreBaird
Garrett ChaseBarclays