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CSX
CSX Corporation
$51.45
-0.32
(-0.61%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 95.301B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 5.446B |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Industrials | |||||
| Industry: | Railroads | |||||
| CEO: | Stephen F. Angel | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 22200 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.csx.com |
CSX Corporation, operating through its subsidiaries, stands as a leading provider of rail-based cargo transportation services. The company offers a wide range of services, including general rail freight, the movement of intermodal containers and trailers, and specialized transport solutions such as efficient rail-to-truck transfers and the handling of bulk commodities. CSX facilitates the shipment of a diverse array of goods, encompassing industrial chemicals, agricultural and food products, automotive components and finished vehicles, minerals, timber products, fertilizers, and various metals and heavy equipment. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in energy supply chains, transporting coal, coke, and iron ore to power generation facilities, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, and also manages the export of coal via deep-water port access. The company’s intermodal operations leverage a robust network of approximately 30 terminals to transport manufactured consumer goods in containers. This also includes drayage services, managing the initial pickup and final delivery of intermodal freight. For the automotive industry, CSX provides dedicated distribution centers and storage locations, and extends its reach to clients without direct rail access by orchestrating transfers of products like plastics and ethanol from rail to road. CSX’s substantial infrastructure features an extensive rail network spanning approximately 19,500 route miles. This network strategically connects numerous population centers across 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and extends into the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Powering these operations, CSX owns and leases around 3,500 locomotives. Its rail lines also provide direct connections to various production and distribution facilities, enhancing supply chain efficiency. Established in 1978, CSX Corporation has its headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14,657,000 | 14,540,000 | 14,092,000 |
| Gross Profit | 5,603,000 | 5,506,000 | 4,685,000 |
| EBITDA | 7,274,000 | 7,073,000 | 5,866,000 |
| Operating Income | 5,467,000 | 5,366,000 | 4,521,000 |
| Net Income | 3,668,000 | 3,470,000 | 2,889,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 42,212,000 | 42,764,000 | 43,682,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 30,227,000 | 30,257,000 | 30,522,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 11,980,000 | 12,502,000 | 13,160,000 |
| Total Debt | 19,024,000 | 18,989,000 | 18,165,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,353,000 | 933,000 | 670,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 5,549,000 | 5,247,000 | 4,613,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -2,281,000 | -2,529,000 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3,268,000 | 2,718,000 | 4,613,000 |
| Net Income | 3,715,000 | 3,470,000 | 2,889,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -605,000 | -420,000 | -263,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 17,980,437.662 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 18,785,545.474 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 18,370,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 8,905,282.722 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 9,304,033.455 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 9,098,223.674 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 5,320,023.762 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 5,631,721.843 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 5,470,840.002 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | -59,539.515 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | -56,987.780 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | -58,222.472 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 2.940 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.020 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 2.850 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 6 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 4 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Solid Financial Performance Metrics: CSX demonstrates robust profitability with a strong gross profit margin and net profit margin (based on Key Metrics TTM data). High return on equity (ROE TTM) and return on invested capital (ROIC TTM) indicate efficient use of capital and shareholder value creation.
- Strong Cash Flow Generation: The company exhibits consistent free cash flow (as per Cash Flow Statements), supported by strong operating cash flow. This provides financial flexibility for dividends (evident from dividend yield TTM) and reinvestment in operations.
- Strategic Cost Management: Insights from the Q4 2025 Earnings Call transcript highlight CSX's focus on cost management, which has helped mitigate the impact of subdued demand and maintain profitability despite market challenges.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MARKETSnap estimates CSX intrinsic value between $20.58 – $25.03 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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| Open: | 51.31 | Previous Close: | 51.76 | |
| Day Low: | 51.15 | Day High: | 51.7 | |
| Year Low: | 31.8 | Year High: | 53.6 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 49.64 | Price Avg 200: | 42.64 | |
| Volume: | 1.613M | Average Volume: | 12.492M |
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