CSX Stock Forecast
NASDAQ: CSXIndustrialsRailroadsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CSX analyst consensus
Consensus (25 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$52.84+12.88%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 13
- Hold 6
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 25 Wall Street analysts covering CSX (2026-10-07), 17 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 6 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $52.84, with a high estimate of $60.00 and a low estimate of $32.00. The average target implies upside of 12.9% from the current price of $46.81.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 87.5%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for CSX.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 4 | 16% |
| Buy | 13 | 52% |
| Hold | 6 | 24% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 4% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $32.00 | -31.64% |
| Average target | $52.84 | +12.88% |
| High target | $60.00 | +28.18% |