CSX Stock Down -11% after 5-Day Loss Streak

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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:
 

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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.