CSX Stock Rockets 7.3% With 9-Day Winning Streak
CSX (CSX) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.3% return. The company has gained about $4.5 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $66 Bil. The stock remains 17.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.1% for the S&P 500.
CSX’s recent streak was fueled by optimistic analyst sentiment, exemplified by Morgan Stanley’s 11% price target hike to $30, coupled with the Q3 EPS beat of $0.44. Further boosting confidence, CEO Stephen Angel recently invested $2.03M in company stock, alongside a strategic corporate jet fleet disbandment pointing to efficiency gains.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are a few things to fear in CSX stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. In addition, keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell CSX).
For quick background, CSX provides rail-based freight transportation of chemicals, agricultural products, automotive goods, minerals, forest products, and metals across a 19,500-mile network in 23 eastern U.S. states.
Comparing CSX Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CSX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CSX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.6% | -1.1% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 7.3% | 0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.0% | -0.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 15.5% | 3.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| 2024 | -5.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 13.5% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -16.6% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has CSX behaved after prior drops? See CSX Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 115 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 14 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 67 | 5 |
| 4D | 33 | 4 |
| 5D | 4 | 5 |
| 6D | 4 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 115 | 14 |
Key Financials for CSX (CSX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.7 Bil | $14.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $5.5 Bil | $5.4 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.7 Bil | $3.5 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.6 Bil | $3.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $829.0 Mil | $694.0 Mil |
While CSX stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.