CSX monthly performance report
View CSX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CSX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- CSX Corporation (CSX) closed September 2026 at $47.90, down 5.17% for the month and +47.52% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CSX is +32.14%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.30% versus its 200-day moving average ($43.43), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CSX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −14.80%, with a relative strength index reading of 90.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
CSX Corporation ended September 2026 at $47.90, posting a monthly return of −5.17%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.47%.
The current quarter stands at +0.78% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.30% versus the 200-day moving average ($43.43).
Year-to-date, CSX is +32.14% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +21.56%. The stock is currently −10.63% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.46%.
| Period | CSX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.56% | −0.44% | −1.12% |
| 1 Week | −0.97% | −1.10% | +0.12% |
| 1 Month | −5.17% | −1.69% | −3.47% |
| 3 Months | +0.69% | −0.10% | +0.80% |
| 6 Months | +18.74% | +13.21% | +5.53% |
| YTD | +32.14% | +10.58% | +21.56% |
| 12 Months | +47.52% | +14.25% | +33.27% |
| 3 Years | +55.27% | +70.07% | −14.80% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +13.06% |
| #2 | May 2025 | +12.54% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +10.67% |
| #4 | Sep 2025 | +9.23% |
| #5 | Jul 2025 | +8.92% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −11.71% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −10.39% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −9.36% |
| #4 | Aug 2025 | −8.53% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −8.06% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +10.87% |
| Q3 2025 | +8.83% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.08% |
| Q1 2026 | +13.24% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.79% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +0.78% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.91% |
| 2024 | −6.92% |
| 2025 | +12.33% |
| 2026 | +32.14% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.60 (2026-07-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $31.96 (2025-09-11) |
| Current Price | $47.90 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $43.43 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +10.30% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.46% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.63% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 90.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −14.80% |
| RS Peak | 107.7 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 70.1 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CSX's return for this report period?
CSX returned −5.17% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has CSX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CSX: +32.14% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is CSX's 12-month return?
+47.52% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CSX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +10.30% versus 200DMA ($43.43).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.46% on 2025-04-08.