CSX (CSX) Projected to Release Earnings on Wednesday

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22nd. Analysts expect CSX to announce earnings of $0.50 per share and revenue of $3.8942 billion for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The transportation company reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $3.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.50 billion. CSX had a net margin of 21.55% and a return on equity of 24.47%. CSX’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.34 EPS. On average, analysts expect CSX to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

CSX Price Performance

Shares of CSX stock opened at $50.75 on Monday. CSX has a 52-week low of $31.80 and a 52-week high of $51.29. The stock has a market cap of $94.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.13, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.21. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $47.09 and its 200-day moving average is $42.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 0.97.

CSX Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 29th were given a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. CSX’s payout ratio is 34.36%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on CSX shares. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $54.00 price objective (up from $48.00) on shares of CSX in a research report on Wednesday. Citizens Jmp started coverage on CSX in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. New Street Research set a $49.00 price objective on shares of CSX in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Evercore set a $47.00 price objective on shares of CSX in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Susquehanna raised shares of CSX from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $50.00 to $58.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $49.33.

CSX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CSX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CSX approved a $0.14 quarterly dividend, reinforcing its shareholder-return policy and suggesting the company remains confident in its cash flow and financial stability. CSX Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: CSX’s latest dividend announcement adds no new operational guidance, so investors may view it as confirmation of business as usual rather than a major growth catalyst. CSX Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Broader headlines around a derailment cleanup, rail-crossing closures, and a fatal train incident could create some near-term reputational pressure, though these items appear more operational and local than financially material. Richmond CSX derailment cleanup complete; Capital Trail section remains closed

Insider Transactions at CSX

In related news, CFO Kevin S. Boone sold 136,708 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.70, for a total transaction of $6,384,263.60. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 208,622 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,742,647.40. This trade represents a 39.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director John J. Zillmer sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.45, for a total transaction of $464,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 353,714 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,430,015.30. This represents a 2.75% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of CSX

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Pinebridge Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of CSX during the 4th quarter worth $5,979,000. Arkadios Wealth Advisors boosted its holdings in CSX by 53.7% during the fourth quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 88,599 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $3,212,000 after buying an additional 30,947 shares in the last quarter. Align Financial LLC acquired a new position in CSX during the fourth quarter worth about $1,021,000. Horizon Investments LLC grew its position in CSX by 22.5% during the third quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 148,355 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $5,268,000 after buying an additional 27,280 shares during the period. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors increased its holdings in CSX by 4.4% in the fourth quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 423,312 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $15,345,000 after buying an additional 18,025 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.57% of the company’s stock.

About CSX

CSX Corporation is a leading North American transportation company that provides rail-based freight services and supply-chain solutions. Its operating subsidiary, CSX Transportation, moves a wide range of goods for customers across multiple industries, using a combination of long-haul rail service, intermodal operations and terminal and yard services. The company focuses on delivering efficient, reliable freight transportation between major production centers, consumption markets and port gateways.

CSX’s freight portfolio includes intermodal containers and trailers, bulk commodities, industrial products and specialized unit trains.