CSX Stock Down -11% after 5-Day Loss Streak
CSX (CSX) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -11% return. The company has lost about $6.8 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $61 Bil. The stock remains 1.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 9.9% for the S&P 500.
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. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell CSX.
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 | -1.2% | 0.4% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -11.3% | 0.9% |
| 1M (21D) | -9.2% | 1.2% |
| 3M (63D) | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| 2024 | -5.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 13.5% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -16.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: CSX Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 42 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 30 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 28 | 11 |
| 4D | 7 | 17 |
| 5D | 6 | 2 |
| 6D | 0 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 42 | 30 |
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 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.4 Bil | $3.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.0 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $646.0 Mil | $829.0 Mil |
The losing streak CSX stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, 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.