CSX Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
CSX Corp. reported a 7% increase in operating income to $1.35 billion and a 12% increase in diluted EPS to $0.46 for Q3 2024. Total revenue increased by 1% year-over-year to $3.62 billion, driven by growth in merchandise and intermodal volume, partially offset by a decline in coal revenue.
Operating income increased by 7% to $1.35 billion compared to the same period in 2023.
Net earnings were $894 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to $828 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
Revenue totaled $3.62 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year.
Total volume of 1.59 million units for the quarter was 3% higher compared to third quarter 2023.
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Forward Guidance
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