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 September 2026 at $48.95, down 3.09% for the month and +49.01% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CSX is +35.03%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.29% versus its 200-day moving average ($43.21), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CSX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −8.24%, with a relative strength index reading of 95.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
CSX Corporation ended September 2026 at $48.95, posting a monthly return of −3.09%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.73%.
The current quarter stands at +2.99% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.29% versus the 200-day moving average ($43.21).
Year-to-date, CSX is +35.03% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of +22.96%. The stock is currently −8.68% 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% | +0.85% | −1.04% |
| 1 Week | +0.62% | −0.11% | +0.73% |
| 1 Month | −3.09% | −0.36% | −2.73% |
| 3 Months | +3.53% | +5.36% | −1.82% |
| 6 Months | +22.53% | +12.68% | +9.85% |
| YTD | +35.03% | +12.08% | +22.96% |
| 12 Months | +49.01% | +16.22% | +32.79% |
| 3 Years | +62.19% | +70.43% | −8.24% |
| 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) | +2.99% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.91% |
| 2024 | −6.92% |
| 2025 | +12.33% |
| 2026 | +35.03% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.60 (2026-07-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $31.80 (2025-09-10) |
| Current Price | $48.95 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $43.21 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +13.29% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.46% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.68% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 95.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −8.24% |
| RS Peak | 112.1 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 73 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CSX's return for this report period?
CSX returned −3.09% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has CSX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CSX: +35.03% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is CSX's 12-month return?
+49.01% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CSX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +13.29% versus 200DMA ($43.21).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.46% on 2025-04-08.