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CSX gets analyst upgrades after Q1 EPS beats by 10.6%; management raises 2026 outlook
- CSX has received multiple FY EPS upgrades following Q1 non-GAAP EPS of $0.43, which came in 10.6% above consensus on revenue of $3.48 billion (+1.7% YoY), pushing the FY consensus from $1.85 to $1.90 (+2.9%).
- Management raised its 2026 outlook, citing efficiency initiatives and network expansion; the stock closed at $45.09 on May 1, up 7% from its April 10 close of $42.24.
- The stock is up 66.6% over the past year, making CSX one of the strongest-performing large-cap industrials in the trailing 12 months.
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eps_revisions (2026-05-04): Multiple analyst upgrades in the 7 days following Q1 earnings (Baird to $47, Bank of America to $49, Wolfe Research raised). eps_trend (2026-05-04): 0y current = $1.900 vs seven_days_ago = $1.846 (+2.9%). daily_prices May 1: close = $45.09; Apr 10 close = $42.24 (+7%). News (Apr 23): 'CSX Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 View Raised; non-GAAP EPS 10.6% above consensus.' Stock +66.6% YoY.