CSX Corp. announces first quarter 2026 results

CSX Corp. 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 export coal revenue, including the impact of lower benchmark rates.

“CSX performed well this quarter by providing reliable and efficient service to our customers through changing market conditions, while improving our expense profile,” said Steve Angel, president and chief executive officer. “As we remain disciplined on costs and take advantage of opportunities for profitable growth, we continue to make progress toward best-in-class performance. I am encouraged by our railroad’s prospects for this year and over the long term.”

CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, April 22, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2008. For callers outside the U.S., dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and enter in 3368220 as the passcode.

In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company’s website at investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available through the company’s website at investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.