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CSXCSX -0.67%86 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates CSX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Transportation companies, CSX ranks better than 50.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CSX'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31 Med: 7.9 Max: 53
Current: 9.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CSX was 53.00% per year. The lowest was -31.00% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 50.97% of 412
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.7
vs CSX: 9.10
During the past 12 months, CSX's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CSX was 0.39. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.25.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
CSX Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.140000
2026-05-29
2026-05-29
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.140000
2026-02-27
2026-02-27
2026-03-13
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.130000
2025-11-28
2025-11-28
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.130000
2025-08-29
2025-08-29
2025-09-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
CSX's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $50.24.
CSX's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.54.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of CSX was 2.58%. The lowest was 0.99%. And the median was 1.32%.
Warning Sign:
CSX Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CSX 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
CSX vs NSC, WAB, UNP: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CSX 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% mean?
CSX (CSX) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 7.90. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #202 out of 412 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
CSX's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 7.90. The Transportation industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70. CSX's value of 9.10% is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #202 out of 412 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CSX has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #202 out of 412 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts CSX in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70. CSX's value of 9.10% is 4.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 8.70, CSX has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 8.70, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 9.10% is 4.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 7.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSX (CSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.75, compared to a current price of $50.24 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 4.6% above the Transportation industry median of 8.70. CSX's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (CSX), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 9.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CSX (CSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.24 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.75.
GuruFocus considers CSX to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CSX:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 9.10% (15% above median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: $36.75 vs. price of $50.24 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% above the Transportation median (#202 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue of nearly $14 billion in 2025. On its more than 21,000 miles of track, CSX hauls shipments of coal (16% of consolidated revenue), chemicals (17%), intermodal containers (16%), automotive cargo (7%), and a diverse mix of other bulk and industrial merchandise.
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