CSX - Earnings announcements

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced first quarter 2026 operating income of $1.25 billion and net earnings of $807 million, or $0.43 per diluted share. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported operating income of $1.04 billion and net earnings of $646 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. Total volume of 1.56 million units for the quarter was 3% higher compared to first quarter 2025. Revenue totaled $3.48 billion for the quarter, increasing 2% year-over-year, as higher merchandise pricing, intermodal volume growth, higher domestic coal revenue, and increased fuel surcharge revenue were partially offset by a decrease in expo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast replay will be arc

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced fourth quarter 2025 operating income of $1.11 billion and net earnings of $720 million, or $0.39 per share. Fourth quarter operating income and earnings per share include approximately $50 million and $0.02, respectively, in expenses related to severance and rationalization of specific technology investments. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported operating income of $1.11 billion and net earnings of $733 million, or $0.38 per share. Excluding a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charge, adjusted operating income was $1.21 billion and adjusted net earnings were $815 million, or $0.4

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release fourth quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced third quarter operating income of $1.09 billion and net earnings of $694 million, or $0.37 per share. Excluding a non-cash goodwill impairment of $164 million in this year's third quarter results, adjusted operating income was $1.25 billion and adjusted net earnings were $818 million, or $0.44 per share. In the third quarter of 2024, the company reported operating income of $1.35 billion and net earnings of $894 million, or $0.46 per share. In the quarter, adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share included $35 million and $0.01, respectively, in corporate restructuring, severance,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release third quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced second quarter 2025 operating income of $1.28 billion compared to $1.45 billion in the prior year period. Net income was $829 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $963 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.58 million units for the quarter was flat compared to second quarter 2024 and up 4% sequentially. "The skill and commitment of CSX's railroaders enabled us to deliver significant sequential improvements in network fluidity and cost efficiency that are apparent in our financial results," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive of

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release second quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast re

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced first quarter 2025 operating income of $1.04 billion compared to $1.34 billion in the prior year period. Net income was $646 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to $880 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the same period last year. 1 Total volume of 1.52 million units for the quarter was 1% lower compared to first quarter 2024. Revenue totaled $3.42 billion for the quarter, decreasing 7% year-over-year, as declines in coal revenue, fuel surcharge, and merchandise volume were only partially offset by the effects of higher merchandise pricing and growth in intermodal volume. "CSX

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast r

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced fourth quarter 2024 operating income of $1.11 billion compared to $1.32 billion in the prior year period. Net income was $733 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, compared to $882 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Results for the fourth quarter include a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $108 million. Total volume of 1.58 million units for the quarter was 1% higher compared to fourth quarter 2023. For the full year 2024, CSX operating income of $5.25 billion was down 5% from the previous year. Net income for the year was $3.47 billion, or $1.79 per sh

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release fourth quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced third quarter 2024 operating income of $1.35 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings were $894 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to $828 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.59 million units for the quarter was 3% higher compared to third quarter 2023. "CSX's commitment to excellent service allowed us to deliver meaningful growth in volume, operating income, and operating margin in the third quarter," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. "Over the last several weeks CSX, along with man

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release third quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced second quarter 2024 operating income of $1.45 billion compared to $1.47 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings were $963 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $984 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.58 million units for the quarter was 2% higher compared to second quarter 2023. "CSX remained focused on efficiently serving our customers over the second quarter, allowing us to deliver strong sequential increases in volume, operating income, margin, and earnings per share," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. "

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release second quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Monday, August 5, 2024. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This release date reflects the Company's review of the capitalization of prior period engineering materials and labor. The results of this review are not expected to impact free cash flow in past or future periods. Excluding the results of this review, the Company still expects to improve both operating income and operating margin on a sequential basis in the second quarter, and m

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced first quarter 2024 operating income of $1.35 billion compared to $1.46 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings were $893 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to $987 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.53 million units for the quarter was 3% higher compared to first quarter 2023, with intermodal volume up 7%, coal volume up 2%, and merchandise volume flat. "Working together, the ONE CSX team delivered a good start to the year that was in-line with our expectations," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. "We were

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast r

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced fourth quarter 2023 operating income of $1.32 billion compared to $1.46 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings were $886 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $1.02 billion, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.56 million units for the quarter was 1% higher compared to 2022, with Merchandise volume up 3%, Coal volume up 3%, and Intermodal volume flat. For the full year 2023, CSX operating income of $5.56 billion was down 8% from the previous year. Net earnings for the year were $3.72 billion, or $1.85 per share, compared to $4.17 billion, o

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release fourth quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a web

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced third quarter 2023 operating income of $1.30 billion compared to $1.58 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings of $846 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to $1.11 billion, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the same period last year. "Over the third quarter, our efforts centered on delivering the reliable customer service that has allowed us to remain resilient and successfully maneuver through mixed markets," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. "Our merchandise business remained solid, and our coal operations delivered strong volume growth. As we approach year-

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release third quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, October 19, 2023. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webc

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced second quarter 2023 operating income of $1.48 billion compared to $1.70 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings of $996 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $1.18 billion, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Second quarter 2022 results included a $122 million gain ($0.04/share after-tax) related to the Commonwealth of Virginia property sale agreement. "The ONE CSX team continued to build momentum this quarter as our merchandise and coal businesses continued to demonstrate significant volume gains," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive office

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release second quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, July 20, 2023. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast rep

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced first quarter 2023 operating income of $1.46 billion compared to $1.28 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings of $987 million, or $0.48 per share, compared to $859 million, or $0.39 per share, in the same period last year. "CSX had an encouraging start to the year as the efforts of our dedicated railroaders resulted in strong earnings growth," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. "Our ONE CSX initiatives are driving positive engagement among our employees and customers, which is lifting our service performance and providing us with exciting opportunities to win busine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, April 20, 2023. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast re

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced fourth quarter 2022 operating income of $1.46 billion compared to $1.37 billion in fourth quarter 2021. Net earnings of $1.02 billion, or $0.49 per share, compared to $934 million, or $0.42 per share, in the same period last year. For the full year 2022, CSX operating income of $6.0 billion was up 8% from the previous year and included $144 million in gains from property sales recognized from the 2021 agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Full year 2021 operating income included $349 million in gains from this same transaction. Net earnings for the year of $4.17 billion, or $1.95 per share,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release fourth quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced third quarter 2022 operating income of $1.58 billion compared to $1.44 billion in the prior year period. Net earnings of $1.11 billion, or $0.52 per share, compared to $968 million, or $0.43 per share in the same period last year. "I would like to thank Jim Foote and the entire CSX team for delivering another quarter of solid earnings growth," said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. "I am tremendously excited to work with all the railroaders who make this performance possible and to lead an organization that is fundamentally committed to operational excellence. CSX has great pote

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release third quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, October 20, 2022. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced second quarter 2022 net earnings of $1,178 million, or $0.54 per share, compared to $1,173 million, or $0.52 per share in the same period last year. Second quarter 2022 operating income was $1.70 billion compared to $1.69 billion in the prior year period. "I am very proud of CSX's entire team of employees, which now includes Pan Am railroaders, for their hard work and dedication over this quarter," said James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer. "Though volatile commodity prices and persistent inflation have added uncertainty to the economy, our efforts remain focused on adding the res

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release second quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast re

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced first quarter 2022 net earnings of $859 million, or $0.39 per share, compared to $706 million, or $0.31 per share in the same period last year. First quarter 2022 operating income was $1.28 billion compared to $1.10 billion in the prior year period. "We delivered a solid quarter thanks to the strong efforts of CSX's railroaders," said James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer. "Our market environment continues to be supportive, and we expect our hard work to deliver improved fluidity across our network over the rest of the year while positioning us to capture opportunities for future

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast r

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced fourth quarter 2021 net earnings of $934 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $760 million, or $0.33 per share in the same period last year. Fourth quarter 2021 operating ratio was 60.1% compared to 57.0% in the prior year period. Prior year results include a pre-tax charge of $48 million within other expense, or $0.02 per share after-tax, related to the early retirement of debt. "I would like to thank all of CSX's employees for their hard work and dedication to our customers this quarter and for the entire year amidst the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and persistent global supply chain di

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release fourth quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, January 20, 2022. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced third quarter 2021 net earnings of $968 million, or $0.43 per share, compared to $736 million, or $0.32 per share in the same period last year. Third quarter 2021 operating ratio was 56.4% compared to 56.9% in the prior year period. "I want to thank all of CSX's railroaders for their continued dedication to our customers amidst the combination of ongoing supply chain disruptions and challenges presented by the COVID-19 Delta variant this quarter," said James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer. "We are committed to helping our customers overcome current supply chain constraints and wil

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) will release third quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those interested in participating via teleconference may dial 1-888-510-2008. Callers outside the U.S. may dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and use 3368220 as the passcode. Presentation materials and access to the webcast will be available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX) today announced second quarter 2021 net earnings of $1,173 million, or $0.52 per share, compared to $499 million, or $0.22 per share in the same period last year. Second quarter 2021 operating ratio was 43.4% compared to 63.3% in the prior year period. These results include benefits from the sale of certain property rights in CSX-owned line segments to the Commonwealth of Virginia for passenger rail operations. The transaction favorably impacted operating income by $349 million, operating ratio by 11.7 percentage points, and earnings per share by $0.12. "I want to thank all the CSX railroaders for their dedicate