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 November 2026 at $52.05, up 0.12% for the month and +49.23% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CSX is +43.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +12.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($46.28), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CSX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −0.44%, with a relative strength index reading of 99.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
CSX Corporation ended November 2026 at $52.05, posting a monthly return of +0.12%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.29%.
The current quarter stands at +11.91% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +12.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($46.28).
Year-to-date, CSX is +43.59% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +32.96%. The stock is currently −2.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.46%.
| Period | CSX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.67% | −0.36% | −0.30% |
| 1 Week | +5.96% | +2.59% | +3.37% |
| 1 Month | +0.12% | −0.18% | +0.29% |
| 3 Months | +2.91% | −2.37% | +5.27% |
| 6 Months | +13.35% | +0.83% | +12.52% |
| YTD | +43.59% | +10.62% | +32.96% |
| 12 Months | +49.23% | +12.25% | +36.98% |
| 3 Years | +70.94% | +71.37% | −0.44% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +13.06% |
| #2 | May 2025 | +12.54% |
| #3 | Oct 2026 | +11.78% |
| #4 | Apr 2026 | +10.67% |
| #5 | Sep 2025 | +9.23% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −11.71% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −10.39% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | −8.53% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −8.06% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −7.92% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +8.83% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.08% |
| Q1 2026 | +13.24% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.79% |
| Q3 2026 | −2.15% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +11.91% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +11.91% |
| 2024 | −6.92% |
| 2025 | +12.33% |
| 2026 | +43.59% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.60 (2026-07-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $33.63 (2025-11-20) |
| Current Price | $52.05 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $46.28 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +12.46% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.46% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −2.89% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 99.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −0.44% |
| RS Peak | 109.1 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 71 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CSX's return for this report period?
CSX returned +0.12% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has CSX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CSX: +43.59% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is CSX's 12-month return?
+49.23% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CSX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +12.46% versus 200DMA ($46.28).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.46% on 2025-04-08.