CSX (CSX, $31.57) beat earnings expectations for Q2
CSX reported its second-quarter earnings forecasts after the bell Wednesday.
The rail-based freight transportation company's adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at 40 cents a share, compared to the 37 cents a share expected by analysts polled by FactSet.
Earnings experienced tailwinds of +12 cents a share from the sale of property rights in line segments to the Commonwealth of Virginia for passenger rail operations.
Revenue grew +33% year-over-year to $2.99 billion in the quarter, on the back of growth across all lines of business. It is also higher than analysts' estimate of $2.928 billion. The company experienced a -9% year over year decrease in expenses, while its operating income improved to $1.69 billion for the quarter.
In June, CSX announced that its board had approved a 3-for-1 stock split to be given out to shareholders as a stock dividend.
CSX in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on August 25, 2025
CSX moved below its 50-day moving average on August 25, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 49 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for CSX crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 29, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CSX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CSX's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 26 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 52 cases where CSX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 16, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CSX as a result. In of 94 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CSX just turned positive on September 16, 2025. Looking at past instances where CSX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CSX advanced for three days, in of 302 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CSX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 223 cases where CSX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CSX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: CSX's P/B Ratio (4.892) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.975). P/E Ratio (19.920) is within average values for comparable stocks, (19.254). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.297) is also within normal values, averaging (3.653). Dividend Yield (0.016) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.373) is also within normal values, averaging (2.687).
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a provider of rail-based transportation services
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