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Jun 30
CSX Q2 2025 Earnings Report
CSX reported lower revenue and earnings in Q2 2025 due to weaker coal prices and merchandise volume but improved sequentially in network efficiency.
Key Takeaways
CSX posted Q2 2025 revenue of $3.57B and net income of $829M, with EPS at $0.44. Operating income declined year-over-year, but sequential improvements in network fluidity and cost efficiency were noted.
Revenue decreased due to lower export coal prices and reduced merchandise volume
Net income was $829M with EPS at $0.44
Operating margin improved sequentially but declined year-over-year
Sequential improvements in network fluidity and cost efficiency were highlighted
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Forward Guidance
CSX expects to leverage ongoing infrastructure projects to drive future growth despite uncertainty in some industrial markets.
Positive Outlook
- Completion of two major infrastructure projects planned
- Improved network fluidity highlighted
- Cost efficiency improvements underway
- Focus on profitable growth opportunities
- Growth in intermodal volume noted
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty in select industrial markets
- Lower export coal prices impacting revenue
- Reduced merchandise volume pressure
- Fuel surcharge decline affected revenue
- Operating income declined year-over-year