- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Strong operating margin of 33.4%
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Stronger technical forecast for CSX Corporation stock price after Thursday trading
(Updated on Jul 09, 2026)
The CSX Corporation stock price gained 1.36% on the last trading day (Thursday, 9th Jul 2026), rising from $48.69 to $49.35. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.84% from a day low at $48.65 to a day high of $49.54. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 7.14% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 675 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 10 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $484.56 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.34% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $52.06 and $56.31 at the end of this 3-month period.
CSX Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The CSX Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $48.59 and $46.94. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and so far it has risen 8.29%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for CSX Corporation stock
CSX Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $47.66 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.89 (1.84%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.67%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $47.21 (-4.34%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. The RSI14 is 83 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 14 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CSX) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 10th we expect CSX Corporation to open at $49.18, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $48.88 and $49.82, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.94 (+/-1.92%) up or down from last closing price. If CSX Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.92% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $47.66, some $1.69 (3.42%) from the current price of $49.35, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is CSX Corporation stock A Buy?
CSX Corporation holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
7.427
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 10, 2026 - $49.18 ( 0.348%).
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CSX Performance
Trading levels for CSX
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 50.07 | 1.47% |
| R2 | 49.73 | 0.773% |
| R1 | 49.52 | 0.345% |
| Price | 49.35 | |
| S1 | 48.84 | -1.04% |
| S2 | 48.63 | -1.47% |
| S3 | 48.28 | -2.16% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 49.35 | |
| S1 | 47.66 | -3.42% |
| S2 | 46.18 | -6.42% |
| S3 | 45.63 | -7.54% |
CSX Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.140 | 0.305% |
| 2 | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.140 | 0.324% |
| 3 | Oct 08, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.366% |
| 4 | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.378% |
| 5 | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.416% |
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