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CSX just printed its Q3 2026 scorecard and the headline reads cleaner than today’s trading suggests. The stock is down about 2.5% in Friday’s session, easing off a recent run, even as the railroad posted roughly US$4.0b in revenue and about US$0.57 in basic earnings per share. The real story sits in profitability. Management delivered an operating margin above 39% and highlighted sharply higher free cash flow for the year, which puts the immediate price slip at odds with the improvement in...

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Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported a 30% increase in third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share as revenue rose 12% to $4.02 billion.

CSX (CSX) has meaningful cost savings drivers in 2027 and should benefit from stronger pricing overa

CSX beat Q3 estimates with $4.02B revenue and 57¢ EPS; shares rose 6.7% as analysts raised price targets.

CSX beats Q3 earnings estimates as higher freight volumes, improved pricing and revenue growth boost profits and margins despite surging fuel expenses.

Increased freight boosted CSX Q3 profits, along with higher fuel surcharge revenue and more efficient operations. The post CSX profit jumps on volume and revenue growth appeared first on FreightWaves.

TD Cowen analyst Jason H. Seidl maintains CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) with a Buy and raises the price target from $54 to $55.

JP Morgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck maintains CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $57 to $58.
Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) reported Q3 2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12% year on year to $4.02 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.57 per share was 7.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

CSX (NasdaqGS:CSX) announced the retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael A. Cory, effective immediately. The railroad operator said operational leadership responsibilities are being reallocated to existing senior executives with extensive operating backgrounds. Management framed the change as part of an ongoing effort to refine CSX's operating structure and clarify reporting lines. Michael A. Cory's retirement and the handoff of operating control deserve to...

Pricing discipline and operational efficiency are compounding faster than cost inflation, a rare mix that protects long-term returns.

Margin expansion and record revenue powered by operational efficiency and intermodal strength.

Moby summary of CSX Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call
CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) reported third-quarter earnings per share of $0.57, up 30% from the prior year’s adjusted result, as volume growth, pricing gains and lower non-fuel costs helped lift profitability. President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Angel said revenue rose 12% during the quarter, while to

Investing.com -- CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) reported third quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.57 beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 and revenue of $4.02 billion topping expectations of $3.95 billion. Revenue increased 12% YoY from $3.59 billion in the prior year period.

(CSX) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $1.On a per-share basis, the Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had net income of 57 cents.

Management layoffs mark railroad’s engineering department restructuring. The post CSX eliminates more than 100 management positions appeared first on FreightWaves.

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.7%. Currently, CSX has a market capitalization of $88.70 billion. Buying $100

Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what investors should know.

CSX (CSX) heads into its October 21 third quarter earnings report with several moving parts in focus, including a chief operating officer retirement, options market activity, and a recent minor derailment incident. Recent headlines around the COO transition, options market activity and the minor Rockville derailment sit against a backdrop where CSX’s share price has eased over the past month and quarter, yet still shows strong momentum. The company has reported a year-to-date share price...

CSX Corporation recently announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Cory retired from his role on October 12, 2026, and will remain through May 8, 2027, to provide transition support while senior operations leaders Doug Ryhorchuk and Casey Albright now report directly to CEO Steve Angel. This leadership shift places two veteran operators with deep network and service-design experience closer to the chief executive, potentially influencing how CSX executes on...
CSX Corporation has delivered a strong multi‑year share price run, and the question now is whether the current US$47.76 price is properly supported by the cash the railroad can generate over time. With the recent move to make the Berkshire Flyer service permanent and fresh investment in safety training, the issue for you is how these developments feed into long term cash flows rather than just short term headlines. CSX has returned 58.8% over the past 3 years, which puts real weight on...

CSX's Q3 earnings are likely to benefit from strong merchandise, intermodal and coal revenues, but labor costs and rail network issues may weigh on performance.

CSX EVP and COO Cory is retiring after leading the railroad’s operations since 2023. The post CSX operations chief to retire appeared first on FreightWaves.

Investors need to pay close attention to CSX stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Analysts raised targets for ACN, SYNA, ATRC and MPC; cut targets for CSX, NKE, MKC and FHTX, with ATRC downgraded to Hold.

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintains CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $59 to $55.

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.65%. Currently, CSX has a market capitalization of $86.94 billion. Buying

CSX is rated Hold: record revenue, margin, and EPS growth, but valuation looks rich and shares are below key technical levels. Click for more on CSX stock.

Alabama’s $100 million Montgomery inland container terminal will link central Alabama shippers to the Port of Mobile via CSX rail. The post New $100M inland rail terminal will handle 60,000 TEUs a year appeared first on FreightWaves.
The Surface Transportation Board rejected opponents’ attempts to quickly halt the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger. The post Regulators turn down requests for summary denial of UP-NS merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
Record US diesel at $6.31 a gallon nationwide, and up to $8 in California, is reshaping how freight moves across the country. Fuel is suddenly the main character, not background noise, and that creates both pressure and openings for railroads and large freight operators. This article walks through three US rail and logistics stocks exposed to this fuel shock and explains why some investors are watching them closely right now. The three stocks covered below are just a sample from this freight...

CSX (NasdaqGS:CSX) plans to seek broad access rights if the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern transcontinental merger proceeds. The freight carrier intends to request entry to pivotal corridors and shared terminals that could be controlled by the combined rail operator. CSX has raised competition concerns, arguing that the merger could reshape freight flows across the North American rail network. The plan to pursue merger contingent access deals only captures part of the CSX story...
CSX has delivered strong gains over the past year, outpacing the broader industrial sector, while analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s future performance.

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Looking back on transportation and logistics stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and its peers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced the recipients of its 32nd annual Chemical Safety Excellence Awards, recognizing 55 customers for outstanding performance in the safe transportation of hazardous materials. The awards honor customers who shipped at least 600 carloads of hazardous materials on the CSX network in 2025 without a controllable hazardous materials release. “Our customers are essential partners in keeping the economy moving,”



Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 2026, with sales up 12% year on year to $4.02 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.57 per share was 7.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.


CSX (NasdaqGS:CSX) announced the retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael A. Cory. The change triggers an operational leadership transition as the railroad adjusts its senior management structure. Management outlined steps intended to keep day to day rail operations running smoothly during the leadership handover. The retirement of COO Michael A. Cory is only one part of the broader CSX story for long term investors. We have also spotted 2 warning signs...

