CSX
CSX Corporation
NASDAQ: CSX · INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS
$44.68
-1.22% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$84.38B
P/E ratio
27.86
P/S ratio
5.96x
EPS (TTM)
$1.63
Dividend yield
1.15%
52W range
$27 – $47
Volume
12.8M
CSX Corporation (CSX) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
3 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-3.8%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+1.7%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+26.5%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+2.6%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
100%
3 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
+6.5%
2026-04-22
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | $0.43 | +3.7% | $43.37 | $46.18 | +6.5% |
| 2026-01-22 | $0.39 | -7.6% | $36.53 | $36.64 | +0.3% |
| 2025-10-16 | $0.37 | -15.9% | $36.24 | $36.60 | +1.0% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $0.41 | $0.43 | +3.7% | $3.48B | +1.7% |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.42 | $0.39 | -7.6% | $3.51B | -0.9% |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.44 | $0.37 | -15.9% | $3.59B | -0.9% |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.42 | $0.44 | +4.8% | $3.57B | -3.4% |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.37 | $0.34 | -8.1% | $3.42B | -7.0% |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.42 | $0.38 | -9.5% | $3.54B | -3.8% |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.48 | $0.46 | -4.2% | $3.62B | +1.3% |
| 2024-06-30 | $0.48 | $0.49 | +2.1% | $3.70B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $0.45 | $0.46 | +2.2% | $3.68B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $0.44 | $0.45 | +2.3% | $3.68B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $0.43 | $0.42 | -2.3% | $3.57B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $1.86 | $14.6B | +3.8% | 20 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $2.11 | $15.3B | +4.6% | 20 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $2.35 | $16.1B | +4.9% | 20 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $2.58 | $16.8B | +4.8% | 20 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $2.82 | $17.6B | +4.7% | 20 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has CSX Corporation beaten earnings estimates?
CSX Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 3 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -3.8% over the last 4 quarters.
How does CSX stock react to earnings?
CSX stock has moved an average of +2.6% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 100% of those quarters.
What is CSX Corporation's revenue growth rate?
CSX Corporation reported year-over-year revenue growth of +1.7% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +26.5% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for CSX in 2026?
Analysts expect CSX Corporation to report EPS of $1.86 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $14.6B, based on estimates from 20 analysts.