MARKET WIREYahoo Finance Australia • 8h ago
CSX Corporation (CSX) stock price, news, quote and historyYahoo Finance Australia report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why CSX Stock slipped -0.48% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$51.99 -0.48% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.85
CSX Corporation (CSX) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $96.30B
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As of 2026-11-02, CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $51.99 (-0.48% 1D, market cap $96.30B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CSX ranks #65 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does CSX compare to NSC and CP in the Industrials sector?
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Within the Industrials sector (Railroads), CSX carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 33.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 17.2%. By comparison, NSC (Norfolk Southern Corporation) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 26.8x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $76.86B) and CP (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $76.84B). Among the 5-stock peer group, UNP leads on earnings multiple (25.1x) while UNP leads on capital efficiency (20.1% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CSX?
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Per CSX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000277948), CSX Corporation generated $14.09B in revenue (-3.1% YoY), $2.89B in net income, and $1.71B in free cash flow against $43.68B in total assets and $13.73B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.84 (-0.28%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 12.1% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B- · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CSX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CSX SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (27% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.9% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (19% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 92% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 68.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)
Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 8 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$47.76+0.7% Next Q
59
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$48.08+8.7% Next Q
62
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$52.27-0.5% Next Q
64
CurrentGrade C+$51.99+1.6% Hist 90D α
67
Trajectory: C (59) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CSX Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, CSX faces multiple-compression risk if 33.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($48.89) or 200D SMA ($45.76) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($54.10) toward Bear Floor ($42.20).
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Contract: “CSX Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why CSX Stock slipped -0.48% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
CSX Corporation (CSX) slipped -0.48% to $51.99, trading at 92% of its 52-week range ($33.63 – $53.6). Solid steady margins (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 92% of its 52-week range ($33.63 – $53.6) with RSI-14 at 68.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±3.9% around $51.99 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $1.7B annual free cash flow.
Live CSX Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTTradingView • 11h ago
CSX Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $54.02, Implies 12% UpsideTradingView report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 14h ago
CSX Corporation: Still Not Willing To Climb Aboard (NASDAQ:CSX)Seeking Alpha report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 17h ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in CSX Stock?Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 20h ago
CSX Corporation: The 6% Rally Is Deserved (Earnings Review) (NASDAQ:CSX)Seeking Alpha report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 23h ago
CSX (CSX) vs. UNP and NSC: Can New Leadership Turn Efficiency Gains Into Lasting Growth?Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
CSX Corporation Declares Quarterly DividendYahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
CSX Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 3d ago
1 unpopular stock that deserves a second chance and 2 we brush offWall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other rev
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSXSchneider National will make Norfolk Southern its primary eastern rail provider as the railroad pursues a merger with Union Pacific. The post Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSX appeared
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CSX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +16.26%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $51.98H $52.24L $51.98C $51.99VOL 13.15M
RES: $52.95SUP: $46.33SMA50: $48.89SMA200: $45.76
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CSX Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -3.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CSX)
Industrials Rank #65 of 485
⚔️ NSC vs CSX Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (CSX vs. NSC, CP, CNI, UNP)
Industry: Railroads (11 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CSX Corporation (CSX) ranks #65 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #12 by equity capitalization ($96.30B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, UNP leads on earnings valuation at 25.1x trailing P/E, while UNP leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.1% ROIC and — gross margin. UNP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with CSX at 67/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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CSX Corporation | C+ | 67/100 | 33.3x | — | 17.2% | -0.48% | $96.30B | Benchmark Subject |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corporation | B | 73/100 | 26.8x | — | 13.0% | +0.13% | $76.86B | /nsc-vs-csx → |
| CP Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited | C | 63/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.48% | $76.84B | /cp-vs-csx → |
| CNI Canadian National Railway Company | C+ | 67/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -0.30% | $74.94B | /cni-vs-csx → |
| UNP Union Pacific Corporation | B | 74/100 | 25.1x | — | 20.1% | +0.69% | $179.42B | /unp-vs-csx → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000277948In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CSX Corporation (CSX) reported GAAP revenue of $14.09B (-3.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $14.54B , and -3.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.89B, operating cash flow of $4.61B, and free cash flow of $1.71B (-37.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CSX closed FY2025 with $43.68B in total assets against $13.73B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.88, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $14.09B | $2.89B | $4.61B | $1.71B | $43.68B | $13.73B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $14.54B | $3.47B | $5.25B | $2.72B | $42.76B | $13.62B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $14.66B | $3.67B | $5.51B | $4.85B | $52.96B | $12.39B |
3. CSX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CSX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $51.99 (-0.48% 1D, market cap $96.30B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CSX ranks #65 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CSX compare to NSC and CP in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Railroads), CSX carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 33.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 17.2%. By comparison, NSC (Norfolk Southern Corporation) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 26.8x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $76.86B) and CP (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $76.84B). Among the 5-stock peer group, UNP leads on earnings multiple (25.1x) while UNP leads on capital efficiency (20.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CSX?
Per CSX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000277948), CSX Corporation generated $14.09B in revenue (-3.1% YoY), $2.89B in net income, and $1.71B in free cash flow against $43.68B in total assets and $13.73B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is CSX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CSX last traded at $51.99 (-0.48% on volume of 17,936,778 shares), positioning the stock +6.34% above its 50-day simple moving average ($48.89) and +13.61% above its 200-day simple moving average ($45.76). Across its 52-week range of $33.63 to $53.60, CSX sits at the 91.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.9% ($49.96 to $54.02).
CSX Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is CSX stock moving today?
Why CSX Stock slipped -0.48% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+)
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CSX — CSX Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CSX scores 67 out of 100 (letter grade C+), with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 17.2% and FCF yield is 1.78%. The strong return on invested capital is offset by a thin free-cash-flow yield at the current price, which tempers the appeal of the cash generation on a valuation basis.
- Whale 13F Flow: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this is the strongest pillar, described as institutional accumulation and options positioning. This is the main contributor to the upper-neutral framing.
- Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow is only moderately supportive.
- Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 0.88, indicating below-market sensitivity, with a sector sensitivity assessment that is not further detailed in the source data.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.88, Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.97.
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating implies a balanced setup: strong operating returns and institutional interest against a demanding trailing valuation (P/E TTM 33.3) and a low free-cash-flow yield. The "Watch for Breakout" label signals the rating is awaiting confirmation rather than signaling a directional call. Upside drivers would be the whale-flow and cash-return pillars sustaining; valuation tradeoffs are the main constraint. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.
Snapshot
Business
CSX Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads industry. Per the profile, it has a market capitalization of $96.3B. Source data does not describe its customers or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification and the reported financial figures.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
- Price target raise (GREEN, CATALYST): A TradingView item reports the 12-month price target raised to $54.02, implying 12% upside.
- Earnings review (GREEN, CATALYST): A Seeking Alpha item titled "The 6% Rally Is Deserved (Earnings Review)" is tagged as a catalyst.
- Leadership/efficiency (GREEN, CATALYST): A Yahoo Finance comparison with UNP and NSC asks whether new leadership can turn efficiency gains into lasting growth.
- Market wire items (YELLOW): Yahoo Finance Australia, Seeking Alpha ("Still Not Willing To Climb Aboard"), and Yahoo Finance options-market coverage are tagged as market wire, with the options item asking whether the options market predicts a spike.
- Risk watch: The Seeking Alpha "Still Not Willing To Climb Aboard" headline reflects a cautious view in the source set.
- Proprietary signals: Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, none are present.
Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership
Per <analyst_data>, analyst data is NONE. Per <holders>, holder data is NONE. Consensus rating and insider, 13F, or Congressional trade detail are not available in source data beyond the RQD pillar commentary and the price-target headline cited above.
Open Questions
- What are the reported EPS and cash balances for the three fiscal periods, which the financials table lists as N/A?
- What drove the decline in reported net income and free cash flow from FY 2023 to FY 2025?
- What supply-chain or sector dependencies connect CSX to other issuers, given the Butterfly graph is empty?
- What is the identity and size of the institutional holders behind the whale-flow pillar score?
- Does the $54.02 price target reflect an updated earnings outlook, and what assumptions underpin it?
CSX Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance Australia • 8h ago
CSX Corporation (CSX) stock price, news, quote and history Yahoo Finance Australia report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST TradingView • 11h ago
CSX Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $54.02, Implies 12% Upside TradingView report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 14h ago
CSX Corporation: Still Not Willing To Climb Aboard (NASDAQ:CSX) Seeking Alpha report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 17h ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in CSX Stock? Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Seeking Alpha • 20h ago
CSX Corporation: The 6% Rally Is Deserved (Earnings Review) (NASDAQ:CSX) Seeking Alpha report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 23h ago
CSX (CSX) vs. UNP and NSC: Can New Leadership Turn Efficiency Gains Into Lasting Growth? Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
CSX Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
CSX Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards? Yahoo Finance report covering CSX Corporation (CSX) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CSX (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $52.24?
Welcome to the CSX (CSX Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Railroads. Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (33.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $40.22 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $52.24 Pump the brakes on CSX — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CSX, but look at what you are paying: 33.3x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless CSX Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $60.60 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $52.24 CSX cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CSX, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Railroads and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $52.24 (52-wk range $33.63 - $53.60), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.