CSX Posts Record $4.02 Billion Third-Quarter Revenue as Volume Rises

CSX generated $4.02 billion in third-quarter revenue, a 12% year-over-year increase. Higher fuel-surcharge revenue, along with volume and pricing gains in merchandise, intermodal and coal, contributed to growth.

The railroad moved 1.69 million units during the quarter, 5% more than a year earlier. Intermodal volume increased 7%.

Operating income was $1.57 billion, up 44% from the reported third-quarter 2025 figure. That earlier quarter included a $164 million noncash goodwill impairment; compared with adjusted prior-year results, operating income rose 25%.