--- title: "Insider Decision: Angela Williams Offloads $1.60M Worth Of CSX Stock" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294086093.md" description: "Angela Williams, VP & Chief Accounting Officer at CSX (NASDAQ:CSX), sold 30,000 shares worth approximately $1.6 million on July 27, as reported in an SEC Form 4 filing. This insider transaction occurred while CSX shares were trading around $51.87. The report also highlights CSX's financial metrics, including a 10.1% revenue growth rate, low gross margin of 38.27%, and a P/E ratio of 30.12." datetime: "2026-07-28T15:00:46.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294086093.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294086093.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294086093.md) --- # Insider Decision: Angela Williams Offloads $1.60M Worth Of CSX Stock **Angela Williams**, VP & Chief Accounting Officer at **CSX** (NASDAQ:CSX), reported an insider sell on July 27, according to a new SEC filing. **What Happened:** Williams opted to sell 30,000 shares of **CSX**, according to a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The transaction's total worth stands at $1,598,700. As of Tuesday morning, **CSX** shares are up by 0.07%, currently priced at $51.87. ### Discovering CSX: A Closer Look 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. ### Key Indicators: CSX's Financial Health **Positive Revenue Trend:** Examining CSX's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of **10.1%** as of 30 June, 2026, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector. **Key Profitability Indicators:** - Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 38.27%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers. - Earnings per Share (EPS): CSX's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.54. **Debt Management:** CSX's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at **1.37**. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges. **Valuation Metrics:** - Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 30.12 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment. - Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 6.65, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance. - EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): CSX's EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 17.0, surpassing industry benchmarks. This places the company in a position with a higher-than-average market valuation. **Market Capitalization Perspectives:** The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale. ### Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis. In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company’s equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction. Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock. Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors. ### A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes Delving into transactions, investors typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A **P** in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while **S** signifies a sale. Transaction code **C** signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code **A** denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company. 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