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CSX Earning Date, Transcript Summary & Report

CSX Corp
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28.370
+0.280(+1.000%)

CSX Earnings Prediction

The chart below shows how CSX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CSX sees a +1.01% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.22% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.20%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.

CSX Key Earning Data

2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
3.42B
-7.01%
-3.28%
Gross Margin
56.94%
-6.23%
-3.77%
Operating Margin
30.41%
-17.27%
-11.13%
Net Margin
18.87%
-22.22%
-8.88%
EPS
0.34
-26.09%
-10.53%
No Data Available

CSX Earnings Analysis

CSX Corp Corporation (CSX.O) Earnings Conference Call

Positive

  • Port Traffic Trends: Total volume decreased 1% compared to last year, but intermodal volumes increased 2% on the quarter, indicating a positive trend in port traffic.

  • Quarterly Revenue Performance: Total revenue was $3.4 billion for the quarter, reflecting the company's ability to generate significant revenue despite challenges, although it was down 7% from the same period last year.

  • Safety Improvement Trends: The FRA injury rate saw a third straight sequential decline, indicating improvements in safety measures and employee training programs.

  • Intermodal Trip Compliance Improvement: The intermodal trip plan compliance rebounded nicely in the first quarter, showing improvements in service delivery and operational efficiency.

  • Automotive Terminal Excellence: CSX Corporation's TDSI automotive terminal team set a record with four terminals winning the auto industry’s premier awards for origin and destination operations, showcasing excellence in service.

  • Network Performance Commitment: Despite challenges, the company remains committed to improving network performance and has a strong pipeline of nearly 600 projects, with 24 new facilities going live in the first quarter.

  • Facility Expansion Plans: The company expects to keep momentum with up to 50 additional facilities scheduled to start service over the next nine months, indicating growth opportunities.

  • Market Demand Stability: The management team expressed confidence in the stability of market demand and the potential for improved network performance to capture more business.

Negative

  • Earnings Miss Reported: CSX Corporation missed earnings expectations with reported EPS of $0.34, below the expected $0.3637.

  • Revenue Decline Analysis: Total revenue decreased by 7% to $3.4 billion, attributed to lower benchmark coal prices and reduced fuel surcharge.

  • Earnings Decline Analysis: Earnings per share decreased by 24%, reflecting reduced revenues and challenged network performance.

  • Volume Decline Analysis: Total volume decreased by 1% compared to last year, indicating a decline in overall business activity.

  • Operational Inefficiencies and Expenses: Operational challenges due to major infrastructure projects and severe weather led to inefficiencies and increased expenses.

  • Coal Revenue Decline: Coal revenue declined by 27% on 9% lower volume, with RPU down 20% year over year.

  • Intermodal Revenue Decline: Intermodal revenue was down 3% despite a 2% increase in volume, indicating pricing pressures.

  • Expense Increase Analysis: Expenses increased by 2%, with $45 million attributed to network disruptions and severe winter weather.

  • Commodity Price Impact: The company expects continued headwinds from commodity price declines in the second quarter, impacting profitability.

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Shareholder Return Plan iconShareholder Return Plan

CSX FAQs

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CSX's stock performance around earnings reports can vary, but historical data shows specific patterns, such as a +1.01% change leading up to the report and a +2.22% change in the 10 days following the release.

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CSX Earnings Deck

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

CSX Earning Call Sentiment

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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CSX.O

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Positive
The earnings call reflects several negative factors: a 7% YoY revenue decline, a 24% drop in EPS, and increased expenses due to operational challenges. Despite a commitment to shareholder returns and some volume growth, the company faces macro uncertainties, regulatory issues, and commodity price declines. The Q&A session revealed unclear management responses and concerns about operational improvements. Although there is potential for improvement, the near-term outlook is clouded by these challenges, leading to a negative sentiment for the stock price over the next two weeks.