EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:CSX Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$9.32
Consensus EPS$8.94
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.38
One Year Ago EPS$7.59
MX:CSX Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$67.88B
Expected Revenue$67.17B
Beat/MissBeat by +$704.46M
YoY Revenue Growth+10.10%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/22/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, July 22, 2026
MX:CSX Upcoming Earnings
CSX's next earnings date is estimated for October 15, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:CSX Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong operational and financial progress: record revenue, double-digit EPS growth, margin expansion and raised guidance. Management highlighted meaningful safety and productivity gains, intermodal momentum, and continued cost discipline. At the same time, they acknowledged service fluidity issues in specific locations driven by seasonal crew availability, notable fuel cost headwinds and some market-specific moderation risks (automotive, plastics). Management presented concrete actions (modest hiring, commercial/pricing focus, process improvements) and expects sequential service improvement. Overall the positives (record results, improved guidance, productivity and safety gains) outweigh the addressable challenges described.Company Guidance
Healthy Volume and Revenue Growth
Total volume rose 6% year-over-year and total revenue increased 10%, reaching a new quarterly record.
Strong Profitability and EPS Expansion
Operating income increased 17% and operating margins expanded by 240 basis points year-over-year, driving earnings per share growth of 23% in the quarter.
Upgraded Full-Year Guidance
Management raised 2026 outlook: full-year revenue growth now expected in the mid- to high-single digits, operating margin expansion greater than 350 basis points, and free cash flow growth greater than 80%; capital spending unchanged at less than $2.4 billion.
Intermodal Momentum
Intermodal revenue grew 26% on 9% higher volume with RPU up 16% year-over-year (driven by fuel surcharge). Management highlighted week-over-week growth tied to Howard Street Tunnel and SMX partnership.
Merchandise and Coal Strength
Merchandise revenue rose 8% on 4% higher volume (Merchandise RPU ex-fuel +1%); coal revenue increased 9% on 4% higher volume, coal RPU +4%, export tonnage +12%.
Safety and Productivity Improvements
FRA injury rate improved 19% year-over-year and trade & accident rate improved 30%; fuel efficiency improved for a fourth consecutive quarter; GTMs per horsepower improved for the sixth consecutive quarter; tonnage per merchandise train increased ~5%.
Cost Discipline and Efficiency Gains
Non-fuel expenses declined 2% year-over-year; total expenses increased 6% driven by fuel, while intermodal terminal cost per lift fell 12% and head count was down 6% contributing to savings.
Demonstrated Incremental Margin Strength
Management reported strong incremental margins on new business after accounting for fuel impact and highlighted the ability to absorb higher volumes while improving productivity.
MX:CSX Earnings History
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