CSX Corporation (CSX) Financials
Key financial figures for CSX Corporation (Q3 2026).
CSX third quarter 2026 revenue rose 12% to a record $4.02 billion and operating income rose 44% to $1.57 billion, lifting operating margin 880 bps to 39.1%; diluted EPS was $0.57 vs $0.37 (vs $0.44 adjusted). Revenue was $4,017M (+12% YoY), a record, driven by higher fuel surcharge revenue ($466M vs $234M) together with higher volume and pricing across merchandise, intermodal and coal; total volume was 1,687 thousand units (+5%) and revenue per unit $2,381 (+7%). Operating income was $1,570M vs $1,087M (+44%); operating margin was 39.1% vs 30.3%. Last year's quarter included a $164M non-cash goodwill impairment; against adjusted year-ago results, operating income rose 25%, net earnings 29% and EPS 30%. Figures are for Q3 2026, as CSX Corporation reported them.
- Revenue
- $4.0B
- Net Income
- $1.1B
- EPS
- $0.57
- Total Assets
- $45.2B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $1.6B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $4.0B | $1.1B | $0.57 | 39.08% | $1.0B |
| Q2 FY2026 | $3.9B | $1.0B | $0.54 | 38.27% | $751M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $3.5B | $807M | $0.43 | 35.99% | $729M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $3.5B | $720M | $0.39 | 31.64% | $709M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $3.6B | $694M | $0.37 | 30.3% |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $14.1B | $2.9B | $1.54 | 32.08% | $1.7B |
| FY2024 | $14.5B | $3.5B | $1.79 | 36.91% | $2.7B |
| FY2023 | $14.7B | $3.7B | $1.82 | 37.3% | $3.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What was CSX Corporation's revenue last quarter?
CSX Corporation reported revenue of $4.02 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 12.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Is CSX Corporation profitable?
Yes. CSX Corporation reported net income of $1.05 billion for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 26.19% on revenue.
How has CSX Corporation's margin trended?
Operating margin was 39.08% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 30.3% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did CSX Corporation generate?
CSX Corporation generated free cash flow of $1.02 billion in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for CSX Corporation on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.