CSX CORP (CSX) Earnings History & Surprises

NASDAQ:CSX • US1264081035

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CSX Earnings overview

Past quarterly earnings results for CSX CORP (CSX), including EPS and revenue actuals, analyst estimates, and surprise percentages. This page focuses on historical performance (not forecasts).

Earnings Snapshot

Next Earnings Date

Upcoming
Release Date
Apr 22, 2026
Period
Q1 / 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.40
Revenue Estimate
3.532B

Last Reported

Most Recent
Release Date
Jan 22, 2026
Period
Q4 / 2025
EPS Reported
$0.39
EPS Surprise
-6.07%
Revenue Surprise
-2.01%

Beat Rate

Last 8 Quarters
25%
EPS and Revenue beats vs estimates

Quarterly Earnings Historical Results

EPS & Revenue History (in USD): Actual vs estimated values, surprises, q2q growth and acceleration numbers quarterly history.

QuarterEPSEPS EstEPS SurpriseEPS Q2QRevenueRevenue EstRevenue SurpriseRevenue Q2Q
Q4 2025 0.39 0.42 -6.07% -7.14% 3.508B 3.58B -2.01% -0.88%
Q3 2025 0.44 0.43 2.41% -4.35% 3.587B 3.611B -0.66% -0.88%
Q2 2025 0.44 0.42 4.27% -10.20% 3.574B 3.619B -1.24% -3.43%
Q1 2025 0.34 0.37 -8.88% -26.09% 3.423B 3.501B -2.23% -7.01%
Q4 2024 0.42 0.43 -1.72% -6.67% 3.539B 3.612B -2.02% -3.83%
Q3 2024 0.46 0.48 -4.49% 9.52% 3.619B 3.71B -2.45% 1.32%
Q2 2024 0.49 0.48 1.65% - 3.701B 3.739B -1.02% 0.05%
Q1 2024 0.46 0.46 0.78% -4.17% 3.681B 3.701B -0.54% -0.67%
Q4 2023 0.45 0.45 0.73% -4.26% 3.68B 3.665B 0.41% -1.34%
Q3 2023 0.42 0.43 -2.26% -17.65% 3.572B 3.589B -0.47% -8.29%
Q2 2023 0.49 0.50 -1.71% -9.26% 3.699B 3.772B -1.94% -3.04%
Q1 2023 0.48 0.43 11.27% 23.08% 3.706B 3.616B 2.49% 8.58%
Q4 2022 0.47 0.47 0.12% 11.90% 3.73B 3.76B -0.80% 8.84%
Q3 2022 0.51 0.50 2.37% 18.60% 3.895B 3.781B 3.02% 18.32%
Q2 2022 0.54 0.47 13.80% 38.46% 3.815B 3.689B 3.42% 27.59%
Q1 2022 0.39 0.38 3.41% 25.81% 3.413B 3.337B 2.28% 21.33%
Q4 2021 0.42 0.42 0.44% 21.15% 3.427B 3.355B 2.15% 21.31%
Q3 2021 0.43 0.38 13.02% 34.37% 3.292B 3.093B 6.43% 24.32%
Q2 2021 0.39 0.37 5.08% 80.00% 2.99B 2.96B 1.01% 32.59%
Q1 2021 0.31 0.32 -2.94% -7.00% 2.813B 2.807B 0.21% -1.47%
Q4 2020 0.35 0.34 2.41% - 2.825B 2.802B 0.82% -
Q3 2020 0.32 0.31 2.52% - 2.648B 2.705B -2.11% -
Q2 2020 0.22 0.21 1.22% - 2.255B 2.313B -2.51% -
Q1 2020 0.33 0.32 5.36% - 2.855B 2.889B -1.18% -

Notes

  • EPS and Revenue values are non-GAAP when available, otherwise GAAP.
  • Surprise % is (Actual - Estimate) / |Estimate|. Green indicates positive surprise, red negative.
  • Q2Q % is quarter-over-quarter growth. Green indicates growth, red indicates decline.
  • Green right border indicates acceleration for sales or earnings growth. Acceleration is the case when the current Q2Q is above the previous Q2Q.

Earnings Q2Q Performance Trends

EPS Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration

CSX EPS Q2Q GrowthCSX EPS Q2Q GrowthEPS Q2Q Growth Q1/21 Q4/21 Q3/22 Q2/23 Q1/24 Q4/24 Q3/25 Q2/26 Q1/27 Q4/27 Q3/28 0 20 -20 40 60

Revenue Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration

CSX Revenue Q2Q GrowthCSX Revenue Q2Q GrowthRevenue Q2Q Growth Q1/21 Q3/21 Q1/22 Q3/22 Q1/23 Q3/23 Q1/24 Q3/24 Q1/25 Q3/25 Q1/26 Q3/26 Q1/27 Q3/27 0 10 20 30

Surprise distribution (Last 4 Quarters)

EPS beat statistics

EPS beat (4)
2
Average EPS beat (4)
-2.07%
Max EPS beat (4)
4.27%
Min EPS beat (4)
-8.88%

Revenue beat statistics

Revenue beat (4)
0
Average Revenue beat (4)
-1.54%
Max Revenue beat (4)
-0.66%
Min Revenue beat (4)
-2.23%

Analysis

In the last 4 quarters, CSX has beaten EPS estimates in 2 out of 4 releases
CSX has not beaten revenue estimates in any of the last 4 earnings releases
In the last 4 quarters, CSX reported -2.1% below the EPS estimates on average.
In the last 4 quarters, CSX reported -1.5% below the revenue estimates on average.
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CSX CORP / CSX Earnings FAQ

Can you provide the last earnings date for CSX CORP?

CSX CORP (CSX) last reported earnings on 1/22/2026.

Can you provide information on whether CSX CORP beat earnings estimates in the last quarter?

CSX CORP (CSX) missed EPS estimates and missed revenue estimates in the most recent quarter.

Can you provide information on how often CSX CORP beats earnings estimates?

In the last 4 quarters, CSX CORP (CSX) has beaten EPS estimates in 2 out of 4 releases.