CSX Corporation reports developments for a Class I rail transportation business serving markets across the eastern United States. Company updates center on rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services for energy, industrial, construction, agricultural and consumer-products customers, with network connections to major metropolitan areas, short-line railroads and ocean, river and lake ports.
Recurring CSX news includes quarterly operating results, freight volume and revenue drivers across merchandise, intermodal, coal and other cargo categories, service and corridor initiatives such as the Southeast Mexico Express, industrial-development activity through the CSX Select Site program, dividends, executive presentations and governance changes.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Boone will address the Baird Global Industrial Conference on November 11. The 2026 conference address in Chicago is scheduled for 10:05 a.m. Eastern time. A live webcast will be available at investors.csx.com, with a replay available after the event concludes.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.02 billion, with higher earnings and freight volume year over year.
Revenue rose 12%, while operating income increased 44% to $1.57 billion. Operating margin expanded 880 basis points to 39.1%. Net earnings reached $1.05 billion, compared with $694 million in third-quarter 2025. Diluted earnings per share rose 54% to $0.57 from $0.37.
Last year's results included a $164 million non-cash goodwill impairment. Excluding that charge, third-quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $1.25 billion, net earnings were $818 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.44. Against those adjusted figures, current-quarter operating income increased 25%, net earnings rose 29% and earnings per share increased 30%. Total volume rose 5% to 1.69 million units, including a 7% increase in intermodal volume.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that Mike Cory, executive vice president and chief operating officer, is retiring from the company. Cory will work with the leadership team on the transition. Doug Ryhorchuk, senior vice president of Operations, and Casey Albright, senior vice president of Network Operations and Service Design, will now report directly to president and chief executive officer Steve Angel.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on common stock.
The dividend is payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business November 30, 2026.
CSX Corp. (CSX) will release its third quarter 2026 financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, followed by a conference call and live webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET hosted by the company’s management team.
Investors can access the presentation materials and webcast through the investor relations section of the company’s website, where a replay of the earnings call will also be archived.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) announced the recipients of its 32nd annual Chemical Safety Excellence Awards, honoring 55 customers for safely transporting hazardous materials on its network in 2025. Eligible customers shipped at least 600 carloads of hazardous materials without a controllable release.
CSX highlighted milestone safety streaks: Kemira Water Solutions at 25 years, CHS at 15 years, and Olin ChlorAlkali and Evonik Degussa Corporation at 5 years without a controllable hazardous materials release. CSX said the program reflects its emphasis on partnerships and rigorous safety standards in hazardous materials rail transportation.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $3.94 billion, a record level and a 10% year-over-year increase. Operating income was $1.51 billion, up 17%, and net earnings were $1.00 billion, or $0.54 per diluted share, a 23% EPS increase versus $0.44 a year earlier. Operating margin expanded 240 basis points to 38.3%.
Total volume reached 1.68 million units, up 6% year-over-year, with broad-based market growth led by 9% intermodal volume growth. According to CSX, higher fuel surcharge revenue, combined with increased volume and pricing across merchandise, intermodal, and coal, supported the revenue gain.
Management highlighted progress on safety, productivity and service execution and scheduled an investor conference call on July 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET, accessible by phone and webcast via investors.csx.com, with replay and detailed financial materials available online.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) will release its quarterly financial and operating results after market close on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A management-hosted conference call and live webcast will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET, with webcast access and replay available at investors.csx.com.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) introduced two commemorative CM44AH locomotives honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary. Numbered 250 and 2026, they feature patriotic designs, including Stars and Stripes and an American bald eagle with “United We Stand.”
The units will make a ceremonial run in Washington, D.C., then enter regular service.