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Dec 31, 2021

CSX Q4 2021 Earnings Report

CSX Corp. reported Q4 2021 results with increased revenue and operating income.

Key Takeaways

CSX Corp. announced fourth quarter 2021 net earnings of $934 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $760 million, or $0.33 per share in the same period last year. Revenue for the fourth quarter increased 21 percent from the prior year to $3.43 billion, driven by growth across all major lines of business, increases in other revenue and the inclusion of Quality Carriers’ results. Operating income improved 12 percent to $1.37 billion for the quarter.

Net earnings for Q4 2021 were $934 million, or $0.42 per share.

Q4 2021 operating ratio was 60.1% compared to 57.0% in the prior year period.

Revenue for the fourth quarter increased 21 percent from the prior year to $3.43 billion.

Operating income improved 12 percent to $1.37 billion for the quarter.

Total Revenue
$3.43B
Previous year: $2.83B
+21.1%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.35
+20.0%
Gross Profit
$1.34B
Previous year: $1.22B
+10.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.24B
Previous year: $3.13B
-28.4%
Free Cash Flow
$709M
Previous year: $718M
-1.3%
Total Assets
$40.5B
Previous year: $39.8B
+1.9%

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