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Fly News Breaks for August 23, 2017
CSX
Aug 23, 2017 | 08:48 EDT
Aegis analyst Jeffrey Kauffman said CSX CEO Hunter Harrison has been making changes at an "aggressive pace" and he notes that the Wall Street Journal and other industry periodicals note a growing customer outcry about on-time delivery declines, which the company's reported operating metrics seem to confirm. However, he said the situation appears to be leveling out and he has seen improvement in some key metrics over the last 2 weeks. The analyst, who sees some near-term EPS risk from operating changes but believes the changes will lead to stronger long-term EPS growth, suggests buying amid the weakness and keeps his Buy rating and $64 price target on CSX shares.