CSX Corporation: Beat — EPS $0.57, Revenue $4.02B
Earnings BeatQ3 2026 · After-market
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Did CSX Corporation (CSX) beat earnings today?
Yes, CSX Corporation (CSX) beat Wall Street analyst expectations for Q3 2026, reporting higher-than-expected EPS and higher-than-expected revenue.
Earnings Per Share+7.55% surprise
$0.57Actual
Expected: $0.53
vs. year ago +54.0%
Total Revenue+1.46% surprise
$4.02BActual
Expected: $3.96B
vs. year ago +12.0%
Released Oct 21 · 4:02 PM ET
Earning Report
| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | YoY Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.02B | - | +12.0% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.57 | $0.37 | +54.0% |
| Net Earnings | $1.05B | $694.00M | +51.3% |
Business Highlights
- ➤Moved more freight for more customers while maintaining safety and service standards.
- ➤Network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States.
- ➤Links approximately 250 short-line railroads to major population centers and farming towns.
- ➤Connects more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports.
- ➤Provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services.
- ➤Serves energy, industrial, construction, agricultural and consumer-product markets.
Management Commentary
Steve Angel, president and chief executive officer
“CSX delivered strong earnings growth in the third quarter as disciplined execution helped us move more freight, for more customers, while maintaining our high standards for safety and service. The hard work of our railroaders has positioned us well as we enter the fourth quarter, and we look forward to making continued progress toward best-in-class performance in 2027.”