CSX Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
CSX has a total shareholder equity of $13.6B and total debt of $19.0B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 139.6%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $44.2B and $30.7B respectively. CSX's EBIT is $5.0B making its interest coverage ratio 6.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.1B.
Key information
139.61%
Debt to equity ratio
US$18.96b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 6.2x |
| Cash | US$1.11b |
| Equity | US$13.58b |
| Total liabilities | US$30.65b |
| Total assets | US$44.23b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
CSX: Heavy Rail Assets And Locomotive Upgrades Will Support Balanced Freight Cycle Outlook
CSX's fair value estimate has been lifted by about $3.44 to $45.54, as analysts adjust price targets higher on the back of updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, despite some recent downgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CSX reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms lifting price targets while others trim estimates or move to more neutral stances.CSX Corporation: The Setup For A Multi-Year Earnings Expansion Story
Apr 23CSX: Heavy Rail Assets And Upgrades Will Support Freight Cycle Recovery Potential
CSX's updated analyst price target edges higher to $42.10 from $41.15, reflecting analysts' recent mix of target increases and a few downgrades as they factor in slightly higher revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher future P/E, and ongoing sector level reassessments across transportation and rail names. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CSX reflects a split view, with several firms lifting price targets while a smaller group trims expectations or ratings.CSX: Heavy Rail Assets And Locomotive Upgrades Will Offset Volume And Cycle Risks
The updated analyst price target for CSX has shifted modestly higher to reflect a new fair value estimate of $41.15. This is supported by recent Street research that points to steady revisions in discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.CSX: Heavy Asset Rail Franchise Will Balance Volume Softness And Safety Events
CSX's updated analyst price target edges higher by about $0.50 to $40.81. The change reflects slightly adjusted assumptions on growth, margins, and future P/E as analysts weigh mixed rail volume trends, ongoing transportation sector updates, and the view that rail networks remain hard to replicate infrastructure assets.CSX: Heavy Asset Rail Recovery Will Balance Trucking Headwinds And Safety Risks
The analyst price target for CSX has been lifted modestly, with the fair value estimate moving from $39.85 to $40.31, as analysts increasingly highlight the company as a core heavy-asset rail exposure in a freight cycle they view as progressing along a recovery path. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CSX points to a mixed but generally constructive view, with several firms adjusting price targets and framing the stock as a key way to get exposure to rail and broader freight trends.CSX: Fair Outlook Weighs New Locomotive Spend Against Rail And Trucking Risks
Narrative Update: CSX Analyst Price Target Reset The CSX analyst price target has been fine tuned, with modest upward and downward $1 moves across several firms. These are offset by a higher $43 target from JPMorgan and a $40 target from TD Cowen, as analysts factor in recent transportation sector research, updated discount rate assumptions and a slightly higher future P/E input.CSX: Fair Outlook Balances Rail Volume Risks And Trucking Headwinds
The analyst price target for CSX has moved slightly higher to about US$39.85, with analysts citing adjusted Q4 estimates, mixed expectations for Eastern rail volumes, and updated P/E assumptions across the transportation group as they recalibrate for what they describe as another year of consistent uncertainty. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CSX reflects a mix of optimism about the company’s positioning and caution around the broader transportation group, especially as Q4 and early year seasonality play out.CSX: Fair Outlook Balances Higher Freight Uncertainty And Leadership Transition
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged their price expectations for CSX higher, with the blended target rising by about $0.29 to just under $40. This reflects modestly updated views on fair value and profitability, even as they flag softer Eastern rail volumes and uneven transport demand ahead.CSX: New Leadership And ONECSX Execution Will Shape Rail Network Future
Analysts have nudged the CSX price target higher to around US$41 to US$42 from about US$39 to US$40, citing a recent Q3 beat, one-off restructuring charges, and continued progress on the ONECSX and operational improvement initiatives as key supports for this shift. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of price target revisions for CSX toward the low US$40s after the Q3 report, with analysts pointing to the earnings outcome, one off restructuring charges, and ongoing ONECSX initiatives as key drivers of their views.Here's Why CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Jan 04
CSX: New Leadership And Consolidation Optionality Will Shape Rail Network Future
Our CSX fair value estimate has inched higher to approximately $39.54 per share. This reflects analysts modestly higher price targets in the low $40s, driven by solid Q3 execution, improving margins, and rising confidence in both operational initiatives and potential strategic outcomes.CSX: New CEO Appointment And Rail Corridor Upgrade Will Drive Future Performance
CSX’s analyst price target has edged higher, with recent updates reflecting upward revisions of $1 to $4 per share. Analysts cited strong quarterly performance, improving operational trends, and growing confidence in the company’s leadership and strategic direction.CSX: Leadership Changes And New Rail Partnership Will Drive Momentum
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.CSX: Operational Momentum And Leadership Changes Will Shape Railroad’s M&A Prospects
The analyst price target for CSX has increased modestly by $0.12 to $39.20. Analysts point to ongoing operational improvements, stronger-than-expected earnings, and increased confidence in the company’s future under new leadership.Howard Street Tunnel And Blue Ridge Rebuild Will Drive Efficiency
The analyst price target for CSX has increased from $38.44 to $39.08. This change reflects analysts' growing confidence in the company's improving financial performance, operational progress, and strengthened outlook following recent quarterly results and management changes.Howard Street Tunnel And Blue Ridge Rebuild Will Drive Efficiency
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for CSX to $38.44, citing rising price targets due to signs of improved fundamentals and anticipated M&A opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent street research reflects a mix of optimism and caution regarding CSX's outlook.Howard Street Tunnel And Blue Ridge Rebuild Will Drive Efficiency
CSX’s consensus price target has seen a slight downward revision as analysts, tempered by macro uncertainty and neutralizing after a strong rally, weigh mixed implications of the CSX-BNSF intermodal deal—viewed both as a volume opportunity and dampener on merger speculation—resulting in a marginal decrease in fair value from $37.92 to $37.60. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite the new CSX-BNSF intermodal service agreement as months in the making, likely delivering volume benefits and not ruling out potential future M&A activity.CSX's (NASDAQ:CSX) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Sep 03A Look At The Fair Value Of CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)
Jun 24
Is There Now An Opportunity In CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX)?
May 26CSX Corporation: Treasuries Look Better
Apr 18CSX: It Can Be Traded, But A Low Growth Year Is In Store
Jan 24CSX: Continuing To Avoid
Dec 18CSX: A Great Choice For Value Investors Today
Nov 20Full-On Dividend Crush: Why CSX Is Calling My Name
Nov 13CSX Corporation: Not Too Compelling
Oct 06CSX: Expect Short And Long-Term Growth
Sep 10Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: CSX's short term assets ($3.1B) do not cover its short term liabilities ($3.2B).
Long Term Liabilities: CSX's short term assets ($3.1B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($27.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: CSX's net debt to equity ratio (131.4%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: CSX's debt to equity ratio has increased from 124.2% to 139.6% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: CSX's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (24.4%).
Interest Coverage: CSX's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (6.2x coverage).
Balance Sheet
Discover healthy companies
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 18:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Financials | 10 years |
| |
| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
|
|
| Market Prices | 30 years |
| |
| Ownership | 10 years |
| |
| Management | 10 years |
| |
| Key Developments | 10 years |
|
* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
Analysis Model and Snowflake
Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.
Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Industry and Sector Metrics
Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.
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.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Daniel Moore | Baird |
| Garrett Chase | Barclays |