CSX Stock Surges 45.5% Over the Past Year, Outpacing Rail Industry

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CSX shares have surged 45.5% over the past year, significantly outperforming the Zacks Transportation - Rail industry's 22.5% growth. The company is expected to benefit from the upgraded Southeast Mexico Express service, which promises faster transit times and expanded market access, potentially driving additional freight volumes. CSX added 85 new or expanded rail-served facilities and returned $2.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, while an 8% dividend increase and investments in artificial intelligence underscore management's confidence. Safety and service performance also improved, with the FRA personal injury frequency index improving to 0.94 and the train accident rate improving to 3.08. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2026 and 2027 has been revised upward by 3.26% and 3.37%, respectively, over the past 60 days.

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