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Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Market Cap

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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 is buoyed by its commitment to reward shareholders. The gradual recovery in volumes is an added positive.

CSX Stock Rises More Than 24% in a Year's Time: Here's Why

Canadian National Railway Company

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Kansas City Southern

With the economy gradually recovering and freight volumes improving, CSX, Kansas City Southern (KSU), Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian National (CNI) look poised for a rebound in 2021.

These 4 Railroad Stocks Are on Track to Rebound in 2021

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) will release fourth-quarter financial and operating results after the market close on Thursday, January 21, 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 Corp. Announces Date for Fourth-Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Call

Adobe

AutoNation

After performing strong in 2020, recent stock buyback plans for these three companies could help drive additional gains. Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) AutoNation (NYSE:AN) CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) The post 3 Recent Buybacks Returning Wealth to Shareholders appeared first on InvestorPlace.

3 Recent Buybacks Returning Wealth to Shareholders

Norfolk Southern

Canadian railway CN (NYSE: CNI) has partnered with others to develop a high-tech logistics near the Port of Mobile in Alabama for the export of plastics resins or pellets. CN, Mississippi Export Railroad subsidiary Alabama Export Railroad and Ray-Mont Logistics expect the first phase of the logistics park in Mobile to be open in late 2021.

CN, others to develop plastics resins export facility in Alabama

CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) has another site next to its network that is available for development.  This property is the Columbia Tennessee Rail Site.

CSX offers new site in Tennessee for industrial development

After a solid 83% rise since the March 23 levels of this year, at the current price of around $88 per share we believe CSX Corporation stock, has reached its near-term potential. CSX stock has rallied from $48 to $88, outperforming the S&P which moved 63% over the same period, with the resumption.

Is CSX Corporation Stock Overbought At $88?

Union Pacific

Train lengths, e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions were among the topics discussed by four Class I railroads at the Credit Suisse 8th Annual Industrials Conference last week. Here are some highlights: Kansas City Southern talks service design adjustments, longer sidings Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) hopes to implement the third phase of its PSR program in 2021.

COVID-19 uncertainties, PSR part II: What's on the minds of rail execs

Railways CN (NYSE: CNI), CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and Canadian Pacific (NYSE: CP) made it to the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) leadership level for climate change on Tuesday.  Only 5% of the more than 5,800 companies scored by the CDP joined CSX and CN on the A List for climate.

CN, CSX and CP achieve climate change leadership status

Alpenglow Rail subsidiary USA Rail has a new railcar storage, switching and transloading logistic park near Port Arthur, Texas. The facility has received its first railcars and is open for business.

Texas terminal for refining and chemical shippers opens for business

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) improved to the highest possible A rating for leadership in corporate sustainability by CDP, an independent, global non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices. CSX was the top U.S.-based class I railroad in this year's ranking.

CSX Improves to Highest Rating by CDP for Environmental Leadership

Several catalysts, including a thumbs-up from a bank, drove the railroad stock's price.

A Potential COVID Vaccine Isn't the Only Reason CSX Stock Rallied 14.1% in November

CSX Corp (CSX) Presents at Credit Suisse Global Industrials Broker Conference Call - (Transcript)

The Surface Transportation Board is planning to consider a voluntary arbitration program aimed at addressing small rate disputes. The board intends to conduct a rulemaking proceeding on this issue, according to a preannouncement notice for the Federal Register.

STB to mull new arbitration program for smaller rate disputes

CSX's Pan Am deal awaits clearance from the Surface Transportation Board to become effective.

CSX Looks to Broaden Network Through Pan Am Railways Deal

CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) will buy short line Pan Am Railways after all. The Eastern U.S. railroad said Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the railroad.

CSX confirms plans to acquire Pan Am Railways

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England's Pan Am Railways, Inc. (“Pan Am”), whose rail carrier subsidiaries comprise North America's largest regional railroad.

CSX to Acquire Pan Am Railways in New England

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Boone, will address the Credit Suisse 8th Annual Industrials Conference virtually on Thursday, December 3 at 10:50 a.m. Eastern time.

CSX Chief Financial Officer to Address Credit Suisse Industrials Conference

With coronavirus cases rising sharply in the U.S. and Canada in recent weeks, the Class I railroads have also been grappling with managing increased COVID-19 exposure on their networks. Meanwhile, some rail union members contend that the railroads have been inconsistent with how safety precautions have been applied throughout the rail network (see below).

Class I railroads grapple with COVID-19 as unions seek safety assurances

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies

Rail is the lowest-emitting mode of freight per ton mile. This infographic shows that rail is only responsible for 6% of logistics-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

5 rail sustainability trends for 2021

A&R Logistics has opened a 615,000-square-foot facility near the Port of Charleston in South Carolina. CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) partnered with A&R Logistics in bringing the facility to fruition.

CSX, A&R Logistics celebrate new plastics facility near Charleston

U.S. carload traffic narrowed its year-over-year deficit last week, with carloads down only 3.1% compared with the same period in 2019, according to the Association of American Railroads. U.S. carload volumes totaled 232,146 for the week ending Saturday, a 3.1% decline from the same period in 2019 but a 1.7% increase sequentially.

Carload volume deficit narrows as retail sales climb

Company Appears for 10th Consecutive Year Company Appears for 10th Consecutive Year

CSX Recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Index

FreightWaves Classics articles look at various aspects of the transportation industry's history. If there are topics that you think would be of interest, please send them to fwclassics@freightwaves.com   The many industries that make up the world of freight have undergone tremendous change over the past several decades.

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