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Seaboard Coast Line Railroad is a former Class I railroad company operating in the Southeastern United States beginning in 1967. Its passenger operations were taken over by Amtrak in 1971. Eventually, the railroad was merged with its affiliate lines to create the Seaboard System in 1983.

Seaboard Coast Line Railroad

Conrail is the commonly used name for modern-day Conrail (reporting mark CRCX). Conrail is an American railroad company. It operates three networks—the North Jersey, South Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit Shared Assets Areas, where it serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway.

Conrail

CSX Corp. engages in the provision of rail-based freight transportation services. Its services include rail service, the transport of intermodal containers and trailers, rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. The company was founded in 1827 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

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CSX reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes volume growth opportunities

CSX delivered strong financial results in Q4 2022, showcasing revenue and operating income growth. The company is focused on maintaining operational improvements, controlling costs, and pursuing volume growth opportunities to drive future success.

CSX reports strong Q1 earnings, eyes growth in key segments

CSX's Q1 performance reflects robust financial growth, operational excellence, and a strategic focus on customer service and safety.
While facing challenges such as cost moderation and intermodal revenue decline, CSX is leveraging opportunities in growth segments and efficiency enhancements.
The company's proactive approach to competition and industrial development projects positions it for sustained growth and improved operational efficiency.

CSX meets Q2 expectations, eyes growth in truck conversion

CSX delivered a solid performance in Q2, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, and revenue growth in key segments.
While facing challenges in intermodal revenue and market pressures on yields, CSX remains optimistic about volume growth and truck conversion opportunities.
The company aims to control costs, improve efficiency, and sustain high service levels to navigate through current market challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.

CSX reports Q3 revenue decline, eyes efficiency and growth

CSX faced revenue decline and cost challenges in Q3 but maintained strong free cash flow. The company aims for low single-digit revenue growth in Q4, focusing on efficiency, cost control, and improving operating ratio. Emphasis on culture, growth strategy, and market trends for future success.

CSX reports mixed Q4 results, eyes margin improvement in 2024

CSX's Q4 2023 performance showed mixed results with volume growth but a slight revenue decline, with a strong emphasis on margin improvement and operational efficiency for the future.
The company's strengths lie in positive growth across key segments, safety focus, and plans for intermodal truck conversion, while facing challenges in revenue headwinds and significant expenses.
Opportunities in export markets, operational enhancements, and back-end loaded growth strategies position CSX for potential growth and performance improvements in 2024.

CSX reports solid Q1 performance, eyes margin improvement and growth

CSX's Q1 2024 performance showed resilience amidst challenges, with a focus on operational improvements, safety culture, and customer service. Despite revenue decline and lower earnings per share year-over-year, the company aims for margin improvement and cost efficiency. Opportunities lie in industrial growth and enhanced labor productivity.

CSX posts strong Q2 results, navigates challenges with resilience

CSX reported a strong quarter marked by volume growth and improved operating margins. Despite facing challenges like port constraints and operational disruptions, the company demonstrated resilience and adaptability. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and growth opportunities in key segments, CSX is well-positioned for future success.

CSX reports resilient Q3 performance, focuses on culture and growth

CSX's Q3 earnings call highlighted a strong performance amidst challenges, emphasizing the importance of service excellence, employee engagement, and safety. The company's focus on building a strong culture and teamwork has led to positive outcomes and growth in revenue.

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CSX (CSX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.11% and 0.09%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

CSX (CSX) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates

CSX's (NASDAQ: CSX) net profit for the first quarter of 2021 slipped 8% from a year ago on a 2% increase in expenses and a 1% drop in revenue. Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $706 million, or 93 cents per share, compared with $770 million, or $1 per share, for the first quarter of 2020.

CSX's Q1 net profit falls 8% on higher expenses, revenue drop

CSX said declines in merchandise, coal and fuel surcharge revenue ate into other sales gains in the first quarter, pushing revenue down 1% while profit fell 8.3%.

Earnings Results: Railroad operator CSX sees revenue, profit decline due to ‘difficult operating conditions'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -U.S. railroad operator CSX Corp on Tuesday reported lower than expected quarterly profit after frigid polar vortex temperatures, ongoing pandemic disruptions and higher fuel costs weighed on results.

CSX profit slips on weather, pandemic, fuel costs

Shares of CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) decreased in after-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 7.00% year over year to $0.93, which missed the estimate of $0.95.

CSX: Q1 Earnings Insights

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced first quarter 2021 net earnings of $706 million, or $0.93 per share, compared to $770 million, or $1.00 per share in the same period last year.

CSX Corp. Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) announces its next round of earnings this Tuesday, April 20. Here is Benzinga's everything-that-matters guide for this Tuesday's Q1 earnings announcement.

Earnings Outlook for CSX

CSX Corporation is scheduled to report its Q1 2020 results on Tuesday, April 20. We expect CSX to likely post revenue and earnings slightly above the consensus estimates, due to an expected increase in intermodal demand as well as a rebound in merchandise freight.

What To Expect From CSX Corporation's Q1?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) confirmed today the closing of the first phase of a comprehensive $525-million rail agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia. This transaction is part of the Commonwealth's previously announced multi-billion dollar rail transportation initiative to improve service and infrastructure in the state.

CSX Closes Sale on First Phase of the $525-Million Rail Transaction with the Commonwealth of Virginia

Persistent weakness in coal volumes is likely to have hurt CSX's first-quarter performance. However, higher intermodal volumes are expected to have partly offset the adversity.

CSX to Report Q1 Earnings: Will Low Coal Volumes Mar Results?

CSX (CSX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Earnings Preview: CSX (CSX) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

We think that Canadian Pacific Railways currently is a better pick compared to CSX Corporation. CSX stock trades at about 6.9x trailing revenues, compared to around 6.4x for CP.

Is Canadian Pacific Railway A Better Pick Over CSX Corporation Stock?

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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

With the trading day about halfway over, the broad markets were cautiously positive.

CSX, Guess, Snowflake, Zoom Video and More Friday Afternoon Analyst Calls

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has asked that CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) resubmit its application seeking permission to acquire New England short line Pan Am Railways. Filing the application as a “significant” transaction would enable the board to have more time to mull over the acquisition and determine whether any market competition would be lost.

STB tells CSX to refile application to acquire Pan Am Railways

Kansas City Southern

Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Martin J. “Marty” Oberman provided glimpses Tuesday into how the agency will consider two proposed acquisitions: CSX's (NASDAQ: CSX) plan to purchase New England short line Pan Am Railways and Canadian Pacific's (NYSE: CP) goal of merging with Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU).

Surface Transportation Board chair weighs in on proposed mergers

Canadian National Railway Company

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Union Pacific

All of the publicly traded Class I railroads presented at investment bank JP Morgan's industrial conference last week. Here are some themes expressed through the multiday event: Weather dents February's rail volumes and could impact first-quarter results When the Class I railroads reported their fourth-quarter earnings results in January, they anticipated favorable volume expectations for 2021.

Class I railroads outline 2021 projections, February weather impacts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) will release first quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. This will be followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the company's management team at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

CSX Announces Date for First-Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Call

It's the latest sign of rotation on Wall Street.

This Surprise Merger News Helped the Stock Market Chug Ahead Monday

Critics of CSX's (NASDAQ: CSX) proposed acquisition of Pan Am Railways in New England say the deal could harm competition and workers. Vermont Rail System (VRS), a short line operator of six railroads controlled by Trans Rail Holding Co., has qualms with CSX's plans to acquire Pan Am because of how CSX and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) will manage joint ownership of Pan Am Southern.

Vermont short line: CSX acquiring Pan Am Railways could hurt competition

CSX Corporation (CSX) CEO Jim Foote Presents at J.P. Morgan 2021 Industrials Conference (Transcript)

The U.S. railroad industry seems ready to continue its turnaround after being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, making it wise to look at names like Norfolk Southern (NSC) and Union Pacific (UNP)

4 Stocks to Watch as Railroad Industry Continues to Rebound

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Foote will address the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference virtually on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:40 a.m. Eastern time.

CSX Chief Executive Officer to Address J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

U.S. rail operator CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) said it is investigating a “data security incident” linked to a software provider, Accellion, after a ransomware gang posted screenshots of internal company files to a leak site on Tuesday. The files appear to contain personal information about employees and retirees.

CSX probes ‘security incident' as hackers leak data

Eastern U.S. railroad CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) has started the regulatory process to acquire New England short line operator Pan Am Railways in a move that CSX hopes will strengthen its intermodal presence in the region. The company on Thursday submitted its application to the Surface Transportation Board.

CSX seeks STB approval of Pan Am Railways acquisition

U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Friedman determined Friday that four railroads — Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), BNSF (NYSE: BRK), CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) — must include certain evidence in ongoing legal proceedings concerning allegations of price fixing that occurred in the early 2000s.

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