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 |