CSX Corporation

CSX · Industrials

About CSX Corporation (CSX)

CSX Corporation is a Railroads company operating in the Industrials sector.

CSX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads

Key Statistics

Current Price
$51.99
Market Cap
$96.31B
52-Week High
$53.60
52-Week Low
$33.63
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads

$1,000 Invested in CSX Corporation (CSX)

1 Year
$1,478
+48%
3 Years
$1,832
+83%
5 Years
$1,557
+56%
10 Years
$5,906
+491%
Since IPO
$417,135
+41614%

How much would $1,000 invested in CSX be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CSX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CSX Corporation (CSX) in 2025 would be worth $1,478 as of November 2026, representing a +47.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CSX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CSX Corporation (CSX) in 2023 would be worth $1,832 as of November 2026, representing a +83.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CSX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CSX Corporation (CSX) in 2021 would be worth $1,557 as of November 2026, representing a +55.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CSX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CSX Corporation (CSX) in 2016 would be worth $5,906 as of November 2026, representing a +490.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CSX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CSX Corporation (CSX) at IPO would be worth $417,135 as of November 2026, representing a +41613.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.39%
Positive Months
312
57% of 551
Negative Months
232
42% of 551
Data Period
45+ years
551 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 2017 (+29.1%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-31.4%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.5%)

Over the past 45+ years (551 months), CSX Corporation (CSX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.39% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 312 positive months (57%) and 232 negative months (42%). The best month in CSX's history was January 2017 with a +29.1% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -31.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.2%), and September the weakest (-1.5%).

CSX's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +69.1%, and the worst was 2015 at -28.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, CSX Corporation (CSX) has delivered an average annual return of +16.43% with a median return of +17.73%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.73%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (67%) and losses in 15 years (33%).

CSX's best year was 1991 with a +88.28% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -26.72%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CSX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+16.43%
Best Year
1991 (+88.28%)
Worst Year
2015 (-26.72%)
Positive Years
31/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +44.73% $35.92 $51.99
2025 +14.13% $31.47 $35.92
2024 -5.65% $33.36 $31.47
2023 +13.51% $29.39 $33.36
2022 -16.58% $35.23 $29.39
2021 +25.70% $28.03 $35.23
2020 +27.09% $22.05 $28.03
2019 +18.06% $18.68 $22.05
2018 +14.47% $16.32 $18.68
2017 +55.48% $10.50 $16.32
2016 +42.09% $7.39 $10.50
2015 -26.72% $10.08 $7.39
2014 +28.52% $7.84 $10.08
2013 +49.33% $5.25 $7.84
2012 -3.91% $5.47 $5.25
2011 -0.24% $5.48 $5.47
2010 +35.81% $4.03 $5.48
2009 +53.18% $2.63 $4.03
2008 -25.05% $3.51 $2.63
2007 +29.42% $2.72 $3.51
2006 +37.05% $1.98 $2.72
2005 +27.92% $1.55 $1.98
2004 +12.90% $1.37 $1.55
2003 +28.63% $1.07 $1.37
2002 -18.24% $1.30 $1.07
2001 +38.22% $0.94 $1.30
2000 -13.09% $1.09 $0.94
1999 -22.28% $1.40 $1.09
1998 -21.20% $1.77 $1.40
1997 +30.47% $1.36 $1.77
1996 -5.41% $1.44 $1.36
1995 +34.10% $1.07 $1.44
1994 -12.94% $1.23 $1.07
1993 +21.63% $1.01 $1.23
1992 +21.71% $0.83 $1.01
1991 +88.28% $0.44 $0.83
1990 -7.47% $0.48 $0.44
1989 +17.41% $0.41 $0.48
1988 +14.21% $0.36 $0.41
1987 +3.71% $0.34 $0.36
1986 -0.03% $0.34 $0.34
1985 +31.56% $0.26 $0.34
1984 +1.47% $0.26 $0.26
1983 +51.94% $0.17 $0.26
1982 -6.31% $0.18 $0.17
1981 +28.23% $0.14 $0.18

Frequently Asked Questions: CSX

What sector is CSX in? ▼

CSX operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Railroads industry.

How has CSX performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, CSX has posted gains in 31 years (67% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +88.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CSX? ▼

You can invest in CSX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CSX.

Last updated: 11/1/2026