CSX Corporation (CSX) Earnings History
Steady Earner37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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CSX Corporation (CSX) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, CSX Corporation (CSX) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $3.05B, reflecting -14.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.64 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 20.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CSX's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +5.1%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $5.47B in fiscal 2017.
CSX Corporation maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 33.2%, operating margin of 32.1%, and net margin of 20.5%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including UNP ($5.51B net income, 29.1% margin), NSC ($2.67B net income, 23.6% margin), CP ($4.08B net income, 27.5% margin), CSX has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CSX vs UNP →
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CSX Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.89B | -16.7% | $4.52B | $1.54 | 20.5% | 32.1% |
| 2024 | $3.47B | -5.4% | $5.37B | $1.79 | 23.9% | 36.9% |
| 2023 | $3.67B | -10.8% | $5.47B | $1.82 | 25.0% | 37.3% |
| 2022 | $4.11B | +8.8% | $5.95B | $1.95 | 27.7% | 40.1% |
| 2021 | $3.78B | +36.7% | $5.16B | $1.68 | 30.2% | 41.2% |
| 2020 | $2.77B | -17.0% | $4.33B | $1.20 | 26.1% | 41.0% |
| 2019 | $3.33B | +0.7% | $4.75B | $1.39 | 27.9% | 39.8% |
| 2018 | $3.31B | -39.5% | $4.64B | $1.28 | 27.0% | 37.9% |
| 2017 | $5.47B | +219.3% | $3.75B | $2.00 | 47.9% | 32.9% |
| 2016 | $1.71B | -12.9% | $3.27B | $0.60 | 15.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015 | $1.97B | +2.1% | $3.58B | $0.67 | 16.7% | 30.3% |
| 2014 | $1.93B | +3.3% | $3.61B | $0.64 | 15.2% | 28.5% |
| 2013 | $1.86B | +0.3% | $3.43B | $0.61 | 15.5% | 28.5% |
| 2012 | $1.86B | +2.0% | $3.36B | $0.60 | 15.8% | 28.6% |
| 2011 | $1.82B | +16.6% | $3.40B | $0.57 | 15.5% | 29.0% |
| 2010 | $1.56B | +38.7% | $3.07B | $0.45 | 14.7% | 28.9% |
| 2009 | $1.13B | -17.4% | $2.29B | $0.32 | 12.5% | 25.3% |
| 2008 | $1.36B | +2.2% | $2.76B | $0.37 | 12.1% | 24.5% |
| 2007 | $1.34B | +2.0% | $2.23B | $0.33 | 13.3% | 22.2% |
| 2006 | $1.31B | +82.7% | $1.92B | $0.31 | 13.7% | 20.0% |
| 2005 | $717M | +111.5% | $1.34B | $0.28 | 8.3% | 15.5% |
| 2004 | $339M | +37.8% | $1.01B | $0.08 | 4.2% | 12.6% |
| 2003 | $246M | -42.0% | $626M | $0.06 | 3.2% | 8.0% |
| 2002 | $424M | +44.7% | $1.13B | $0.11 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| 2001 | $293M | -48.1% | $957M | $0.06 | 3.6% | 11.8% |
| 2000 | $565M | +28150.0% | $805M | $0.03 | 6.9% | 9.8% |
| 1999 | $2M | -99.6% | $608M | $0.00 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
| 1998 | $537M | -32.8% | $1.16B | $0.14 | 5.4% | 11.7% |
| 1997 | $799M | -6.5% | $1.58B | $0.21 | 7.5% | 14.9% |
| 1996 | $855M | +38.3% | $1.52B | $0.22 | 8.1% | 14.4% |
| 1995 | $618M | -5.2% | $1.17B | $0.16 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| 1994 | $652M | +81.6% | $1.23B | $0.17 | 6.8% | 12.8% |
| 1993 | $359M | +1695.0% | $913M | $0.10 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| 1992 | $20M | +126.3% | $266M | $0.01 | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| 1991 | -$76M | -120.9% | $99M | $-0.02 | -0.9% | 1.1% |
| 1990 | $364M | -15.2% | $815M | $0.10 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| 1989 | $429M | - | $869M | $0.11 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
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CSX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSX stock.
What is CSX earnings per share (EPS)?
CSX trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.64, reflecting -14.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +5.1%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is CSX Corporation's net income?
CSX Corporation (CSX) trailing twelve-month net income is $3.0B as of 2025. Earnings declined -14.0% year-over-year. CSX Corporation has been profitable for 34 consecutive years.
Is CSX profitable?
Yes, CSX is profitable with a TTM net income of $3.0B and a net profit margin of +20.5%. CSX Corporation has generated profits for 34 consecutive years.
What is CSX's earnings growth rate?
CSX compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -14.0%, 3-Year: -7.6%, 5-Year: +5.1%, 10-Year: +8.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are CSX's profit margins?
CSX Corporation net profit margin is +20.5%, operating margin is +32.1%, and gross margin is +33.2%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +22.5%.
Is CSX growing earnings?
CSX earnings are declining — EPS fell -14.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $3.0B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +5.1%.
What was CSX's best earnings year?
CSX Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $5.5B, achieved in fiscal year 2017. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CSX's earnings last quarter?
CSX's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $807M with diluted EPS of $0.43. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.