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Mar 31, 2023

CSX Q1 2023 Earnings Report

CSX reported strong earnings growth driven by ONE CSX initiatives.

Key Takeaways

CSX Corp. reported first quarter 2023 results with an increase in operating income, net earnings, and diluted EPS compared to the prior year period. Revenue also increased due to solid volume growth in merchandise and coal, higher fuel surcharge, and pricing gains.

Operating income increased 14% compared to the prior year.

Revenue reached $3.71 billion, a 9% year-over-year increase.

Diluted EPS increased 23% from the first quarter of 2022.

Net earnings increased to $987 million, or $0.48 per share.

Total Revenue
$3.71B
Previous year: $3.41B
+8.8%
EPS
$0.48
Previous year: $0.39
+23.1%
Gross Profit
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.26B
+16.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.29B
Previous year: $1.94B
-33.3%
Free Cash Flow
$824M
Previous year: $968M
-14.9%
Total Assets
$41.3B
Previous year: $40.5B
+2.0%

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Forward Guidance

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.