CSX monthly performance report
Monthly CSX research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
CSX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- CSX Corporation (CSX) closed August 2026 at $51.12, up 1.43% for the month and +43.39% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CSX is +41.02%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +23.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($41.41), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CSX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −10.10%, with a relative strength index reading of 94.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
CSX Corporation ended August 2026 at $51.12, posting a monthly return of +1.43%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.62%.
The current quarter stands at +8.23% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +23.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($41.41).
Year-to-date, CSX is +41.02% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +28.14%. The stock is currently −4.63% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.46%.
| Period | CSX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.18% | −0.20% | +0.38% |
| 1 Week | +0.55% | +3.90% | −3.35% |
| 1 Month | +1.43% | +3.05% | −1.62% |
| 3 Months | +12.52% | +7.11% | +5.41% |
| 6 Months | +33.16% | +10.70% | +22.46% |
| YTD | +41.02% | +12.89% | +28.14% |
| 12 Months | +43.39% | +22.58% | +20.81% |
| 3 Years | +62.18% | +72.29% | −10.10% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +13.27% |
| #2 | May 2025 | +12.78% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | +10.42% |
| #4 | Apr 2026 | +9.92% |
| #5 | Jun 2023 | +9.51% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −11.61% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −10.17% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −9.36% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −8.46% |
| #5 | Aug 2025 | −7.83% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +12.85% |
| Q3 2025 | +10.48% |
| Q4 2025 | +4.99% |
| Q1 2026 | +13.04% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.90% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +8.23% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.32% |
| 2024 | −5.73% |
| 2025 | +19.25% |
| 2026 | +41.79% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.60 (2026-07-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $31.80 (2025-09-10) |
| Current Price | $51.12 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $41.41 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +23.46% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.46% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.63% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 94.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −10.10% |
| RS Peak | 107 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 69.7 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CSX's return for this report period?
CSX returned +1.43% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has CSX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CSX: +41.02% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is CSX's 12-month return?
+43.39% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CSX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +23.46% versus 200DMA ($41.41).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.46% on 2025-04-08.