CSX 10-Q 2026-03-31

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(☒) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026

OR

(☐) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number 1-8022

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CSX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia62-1051971
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
500 Water Street15th FloorJacksonvilleFL32202904359-3200
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)(Telephone number, including area code)
No Change
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 Par ValueCSXNasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes (X) No ( )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes (X) No ( )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).

Large Accelerated Filer (X) Accelerated Filer ( ) Non-accelerated Filer ( ) Smaller Reporting Company (☐) Emerging growth company (☐)

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ( )

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes (☐) No (X)

There were 1,858,138,856 shares of common stock outstanding on March 31, 2026 (the latest practicable date that is closest to the filing date).

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.1

CSX CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2026

INDEX

Page
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements3
Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited) - Quarters Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20253
Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements (Unaudited) - Quarters Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20253
Consolidated Balance Sheets - At March 31, 2026 (Unaudited) and December 31, 20254
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements (Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20255
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) - Quarters Ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 20256
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)7
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations29
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk42
Item 4.Controls and Procedures42
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings43
Item 1A.Risk Factors43
Item 2.CSX Purchases of Equity Securities43
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities44
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures44
Item 5.Other Information44
Item 6.Exhibits45
Signature46

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.2

CSX CORPORATION

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

First Quarters
20262025
Revenue$3,482$3,423
Expense
Labor and Fringe812821
Purchased Services and Other616774
Depreciation and Amortization415425
Fuel302275
Equipment and Other Rents8487
Total Expense2,2292,382
Operating Income1,2531,041
Interest Expense(213)(209)
Other Income - Net2326
Earnings Before Income Taxes1,063858
Income Tax Expense(256)(212)
Net Earnings$807$646
Per Common Share (Note 2)
Net Earnings Per Share, Basic$0.43$0.34
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution$0.43$0.34
Average Shares Outstanding (In Millions)1,8601,890
Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (In Millions)1,8621,892

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions)

First Quarters
20262025
Total Comprehensive Earnings (Note 10)$808$651

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.3

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents$964$670
Short-term Investments (Note 9)1455
Accounts Receivable - Net (Note 8)1,3871,298
Materials and Supplies439390
Other Current Assets176187
Total Current Assets3,1112,550
Properties54,07853,816
Accumulated Depreciation(17,262)(17,005)
Properties - Net36,81636,811
Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies2,6532,634
Right-of-Use Lease Asset451464
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Net264267
Other Long-term Assets937956
Total Assets$44,232$43,682
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable$1,115$1,149
Labor and Fringe Benefits Payable414532
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves (Note 4)179184
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt (Note 7)710708
Income and Other Taxes Payable294118
Interest Payable243170
Other Current Liabilities266272
Total Current Liabilities3,2213,133
Casualty, Environmental and Other Reserves (Note 4)300295
Long-term Debt (Note 7)18,15818,165
Deferred Income Taxes - Net7,9657,914
Long-term Lease Liability469479
Other Long-term Liabilities538536
Total Liabilities30,65130,522
Shareholders' Equity:
Common Stock, $1 Par Value1,8581,860
Other Capital1,038948
Retained Earnings10,89110,560
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Note 10)(212)(213)
Non-controlling Minority Interest65
Total Shareholders' Equity13,58113,160
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$44,232$43,682

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.4

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions)

Three Months
20262025
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Earnings$807$646
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization415425
Deferred Income Taxes5113
Other Operating Activities(47)(4)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable(120)(9)
Other Current Assets(38)(34)
Accounts Payable6434
Income and Other Taxes Payable176175
Other Current Liabilities(36)9
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities1,2721,255
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Property Additions(543)(719)
Purchases of Short-Term Investments(140)—
Proceeds from Sales of Short-term Investments567
Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions6423
Other Investing Activities47(18)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities(567)(647)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Shares Repurchased(222)(751)
Dividends Paid(260)(245)
Long-term Debt Repaid (Note 7)(2)(2)
Long-term Debt Issued (Note 7)—600
Other Financing Activities73(4)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities(411)(402)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents294206
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period670933
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$964$1,139

Certain prior year data has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.5

CSX CORPORATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES

IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions)

Three Months 2026Common Shares Outstanding (Thousands)Common Stock and Other CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income**(a)**Non-controlling Minority InterestTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balance December 31, 20251,859,659$2,808$10,560$(213)$5$13,160
Comprehensive Earnings:
Net Earnings——807——807
Other Comprehensive Income———1—1
Total Comprehensive Earnings808
Common stock dividends, $0.14 per share——(260)——(260)
Share Repurchases(5,686)(6)(216)——(222)
Excise Tax on Net Share Repurchases——(1)——(1)
Stock Option Exercises and Other3,858941—196
Balance March 31, 20261,857,831$2,896$10,891$(212)$6$13,581
Three Months 2025Common Shares Outstanding (Thousands)Common Stock and Other CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income**(a)**Non-controlling Minority InterestTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balance December 31, 20241,900,190$2,746$9,988$(232)$5$12,507
Comprehensive Earnings:
Net Earnings——646——646
Other Comprehensive Income———5—5
Total Comprehensive Earnings651
Common stock dividends, $0.13 per share——(245)——(245)
Share Repurchases(23,707)(24)(727)——(751)
Excise Tax on Net Share Repurchases——(7)——(7)
Stock Option Exercises and Other1,89420———20
Balance March 31, 20251,878,377$2,742$9,655$(227)$5$12,175

(a) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balances shown above are net of tax. The associated taxes were $58 million as of December 31, 2025, $57 million as of March 31, 2026, $61 million as of December 31, 2024, and $59 million as of March 31, 2025. For additional information, see Note 10, Other Comprehensive Income.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.6

CSX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies

Background

CSX Corporation together with its subsidiaries ("CSX" or the “Company”), based in Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the nation's leading transportation companies. The Company provides rail-based transport

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Volume and Revenue (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of Units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
First Quarters
VolumeRevenueRevenue Per Unit
20262025% Change20262025% Change20262025% Change
Chemicals1681661%$722$6983%$4,298$4,2052%
Agricultural and Food Products1161151409408—3,5263,548(1)
Automotive8787—27527113,1613,1151
Minerals8279419218162,3412,2912
Metals and Equipment6565—22020953,3853,2155
Forest Products6470(9)229249(8)3,5783,5571
Fertilizers4948214113642,8782,8332
Total Merchandise631630—2,1882,15223,4683,4162
Intermodal75771665184935684689(1)
Coal171172(1)458461(1)2,6782,680—
Trucking———202202————
Other———1161151———
Total1,5591,5183%$3,482$3,4232%$2,233$2,255(1)%

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.30

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

First Quarter 2026

Revenue

Total revenue increased 2% in first quarter 2026 when compared to first quarter 2025 due to higher pricing in merchandise, volume growth in intermodal, higher domestic coal revenue, and increased fuel surcharge revenue. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in export coal revenue, including the impact of lower benchmark rates.

Merchandise Volume

Chemicals - Increased due to higher shipments of sand, petcoke, and waste, partially offset by lower shipments of crude oil.

Agricultural and Food Products - Increased due to higher shipments of feed ingredients and export grains, partially offset by decreased shipments of domestic feed grain, food and consumer products, and ethanol.

Automotive - Flat despite the impact of a temporary outage at a customer location associated with re-tooling efforts.

Minerals - Increased due to higher shipments of cement and salt.

Metals and Equipment - Flat as increased scrap and pipe shipments were offset by lower steel and aluminum shipments, which include the impact of customer plant closures.

Forest Products - Decreased due to lower shipments of pulp and paper products, which include the impacts of both customer plant closures and temporary outages, as well as lower shipments of building products.

Fertilizers - Increased due to higher short-haul phosphates shipments, partially offset by decreases in long-haul shipments.

Intermodal Volume

Domestic shipments increased due to wins with key customers and new service offerings. International shipments were relatively flat to prior year levels.

Coal Volume

Domestic coal increased due to higher shipments to utility plants, partially offset by lower shipments to river terminals. Export coal decreased due to lower shipments of metallurgical coal primarily as a result of weather impacts on the overall supply chain.

Trucking Revenue

Trucking revenue was flat to prior year results.

Other Revenue

Other revenue increased $1 million.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.31

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Expenses

Expenses of $2.2 billion decreased $153 million, or 6%, in first quarter 2026 when compared to the first quarter 2025.

Labor and Fringe expense decreased $9 million due to the following:

  • Inflation increases of $41 million were almost entirely offset by efficiency savings, which were primarily driven by lower headcount.

  • All other net costs decreased $10 million.

Purchased Services and Other expense decreased $158 million due to the following:

  • Efficiency savings net of inflation were $50 million, driven by cost reductions across operating and support functions.

  • Gains on property dispositions were $44 million in first quarter 2026 compared to no gains in the prior year.

  • A decrease of $20 million was due to the effects of network disruptions and congestion in the prior year, which included higher locomotive usage costs and rerouting charges associated with the Howard Street Tunnel project.

  • All other net costs decreased $44 million due to several non-significant items, roughly one-third of which relate to prior year costs that did not recur in the current year.

Depreciation and Amortization expense decreased $10 million primarily as a result of an equipment depreciation study.

Fuel costs increased $27 million primarily due to a 14% increase in locomotive fuel prices.

Equipment and Other Rents expense decreased $3 million.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $4 million primarily due to higher average debt balances.

Other Income - Net

Other income - net decreased $3 million primarily due to lower interest income.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense increased $44 million primarily due to higher earnings before income taxes.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.32

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Non-GAAP Measures - Unaudited

CSX reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). CSX also uses certain non-GAAP measures that fall within the meaning of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by GAAP. Therefore, CSX’s non-GAAP measures are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to corresponding GAAP measures are below.

Free Cash Flow

Management believes that Free Cash Flow ("FCF") is supplemental information useful to investors as it is important in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. More specifically, FCF measures cash generated by the business after reinvestment. This measure represents cash available for both equity and bond investors to be used for dividends, share repurchases or principal reduction on outstanding debt. FCF is calculated by using net cash from operations and adjusting for property additions and proceeds and advances from property dispositions. FCF should be considered in addition to, rather than a substitute for, cash provided by operating activities.

The increase in FCF before dividends from the prior year of $234 million is primarily due to higher net earnings and decreased property additions, partially offset by unfavorable working capital activities. Prior year property additions include $133 million related to rebuilding the Blue Ridge subdivision, which was reopened in September 2025.

The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities (GAAP measure) to FCF before dividends (non-GAAP measure).

Three Months
(Dollars in Millions)20262025
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,272$1,255
Property Additions(543)(719)
Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions6423
Free Cash Flow (before payment of dividends)$793$559

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.33

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating Statistics (Estimated)

The Company is committed to continuous improvement in safety and service performance through training, innovation and investment. Training and safety programs are designed to prevent incidents that can adversely impact employees, customers and communities. Technological innovations that can detect and avoid many types of human factor incidents are designed to serve as an additional layer of protection for the Company's employees. Continued capital investment in the Company's assets, including track, bridges, signals, equipment and detection technology also supports safety performance.

In the first quarter of 2026, velocity and dwell both improved by 7% versus prior year. Carload trip plan performance improved by 7% and intermodal trip plan performance decreased by 2%. The Company continues to focus on operational improvements and executing the operating plan to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient service to customers.

The Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) personal injury frequency index of 0.81 in first quarter 2026 improved 13% compared to prior year and the FRA train accident rate of 2.44 improved 31%. Safety is a top priority at CSX, and the Company is committed to reducing risk and enhancing the overall safety of its employees, customers, and communities in which it operates.

First Quarters
20262025Improvement / (Deterioration)
Operations Performance
Train Velocity (Miles Per Hour)18.917.67%
Dwell (Hours)10.711.57%
Cars Online123,804132,2006%
On-Time Originations73%68%7%
On-Time Arrivals61%55%11%
Carload Trip Plan Performance74%69%7%
Intermodal Trip Plan Performance88%90%(2)%
Fuel Efficiency0.970.992%
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
Merchandise32.632.31%
Coal8.58.41%
Intermodal7.57.16%
Total Revenue Ton-Miles48.647.82%
Total Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)93.593.9—%
Safety
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index0.810.9313%
FRA Train Accident Rate2.443.5631%

Certain operating statistics are estimated and can continue to be updated as actuals settle. The methodology for calculating train velocity, dwell, cars online and trip plan performance differs from that used by the Surface Transportation Board. The Company will continue to report these metrics to the Surface Transportation Board using the prescribed methodology.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.34

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Key Performance Measures Definitions

Train Velocity - Average train speed between origin and destination in miles per hour (does not include locals, yard jobs, work trains or passenger trains). Train velocity measures actual train miles and times of a train movement on CSX's network.

Dwell - Average amount of time in hours between car arrival to and departure from the yard.

Cars Online - Average number of active freight rail cars on lines operated by CSX, excluding rail cars that are being repaired, in storage, those that have been sold, or private cars dwelling at a customer location more than one day.

On-Time Originations - Percent of scheduled road trains that depart the origin yard on-time or ahead of schedule.

On-Time Arrivals - Percent of scheduled road trains that arrive at the destination yard on-time to within two hours of scheduled arrival.

Carload Trip Plan Performance - Percent of measured cars (excludes unit trains and other non-scheduled service as well as empty automotive shipments) destined for a customer that complete their scheduled plan at or ahead of the original estimated time of arrival or interchange (as applicable).

Intermodal Trip Plan Performance - Percent of measured containers (excludes port shipments along with empty containers and other non-scheduled service) destined for a customer that complete their scheduled plan at or ahead of the original estimated time of arrival, notification or interchange (as applicable).

Fuel Efficiency - Gallons of locomotive fuel per 1,000 gross ton-miles.

Revenue Ton-Miles (RTM's) - The movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile.

Gross Ton-Miles (GTM's) - The movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTM's are calculated by multiplying total train weight by distance the train moved. Total train weight is comprised of the weight of the freight cars and their contents.

FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index - Number of FRA-reportable injuries per 200,000 man-hours.

FRA Train Accident Rate - Number of FRA-reportable train accidents per million train-miles.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.35

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following are material changes in the significant cash flows, sources of cash and liquidity, capital investments, consolidated balance sheets and working capital, which provide an update to the discussion included in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

Material Changes in Significant Cash Flows

The following chart highlights the operating, investing and financing components of the net increases of $294 million and $206 million in cash and cash equivalents for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

581 583 585

  • The Company generated $17 million more cash from operating activities primarily resulting from higher cash-generating net earnings, mostly offset by unfavorable working capital activity.

  • CSX used $80 million less cash for investing activities primarily due to lower property additions consistent with planned capital expenditures, as prior year included $133 million related to rebuilding the Blue Ridge subdivision. Partially offsetting this decrease, the Company purchased short-term investments in 2026.

  • The Company used $9 million more cash for financing activities as reduced cash from debt issuance was mostly offset by lower share repurchases.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.36

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Sources of Cash and Liquidity and Uses of Cash

As of the end of first quarter 2026, CSX had $1.1 billion of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. CSX uses current cash balances for general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures, working capital requirements, reduction or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness, redemptions and repurchases of CSX common stock, dividends to shareholders, acquisitions and other business opportunities, and contributions to the Company's qualified pension plan. See Note 7, Debt and Credit Agreements.

The Company has multiple sources of liquidity, including cash generated from operations and financing sources. The Company filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC on February 27, 2025, which may be used to issue debt or equity securities at CSX’s discretion, subject to market conditions and CSX Board authorization. While CSX seeks to give itself flexibility with respect to cash requirements, there can be no assurance that market conditions would permit CSX to sell such securities on acceptable terms at any given time, or at all. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, CSX did not issue any long-term debt.

CSX has a $1.2 billion unsecured, revolving credit facility backed by a diverse syndicate of banks that expires in February 2028. At March 31, 2026, the Company had no outstanding balances under this facility. The Company also has a commercial paper program, backed by the revolving credit facility, under which the Company may issue unsecured short-term commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion outstanding at any time. At March 31, 2026, the Company had no debt outstanding under the commercial paper program.

Planned capital investments for 2026 are expected to be less than $2.4 billion. Spending to sustain core infrastructure with a focus on safety and reliability will remain a top priority. In addition, management is committed to investments that promote profitable growth, including projects supporting service enhancements and productivity initiatives, which includes investments in locomotives and freight cars. CSX intends to fund capital investments primarily through cash generated from operations.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.37

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Material Changes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Working Capital

Total assets increased $550 million from year end primarily due to the $434 million increase in cash and short-term investments and an $89 million increase in accounts receivable commensurate with increased revenue at the end of the quarter.

Total liabilities increased $129 million from year end primarily due to a $176 million increase in income and other taxes payable and a $73 million increase in interest payable on long-term debt, both driven by the timing of payments. These increases were partially offset by a $118 million decrease in labor and fringe benefits payable, which includes the payout of incentive compensation. Total shareholders' equity increased $421 million from year end primarily driven by net earnings of $807 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $260 million and share repurchases of $222 million.

Working capital is considered a measure of a company's ability to meet its short-term needs. CSX had a working capital deficit of $110 million as of March 31, 2026, and $583 million as of December 31, 2025. This working capital improvement of $473 million since year end was primarily driven by a $294 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, as noted above, and a $140 million increase in short-term investments. The Company's working capital balance varies due to factors such as the timing of scheduled debt payments and changes in cash and cash equivalent balances as discussed above. The Company continues to maintain adequate liquidity to satisfy current liabilities and maturing obligations when they come due. CSX has sufficient financial capacity, including its revolving credit facility, commercial paper program and shelf registration statement to manage its day-to-day cash requirements and any anticipated obligations. The Company from time to time accesses the credit markets for additional liquidity.

CSX is committed to returning cash to shareholders and maintaining an investment-grade credit profile. Capital structure, capital investments and cash distributions, including dividends and share repurchases, are reviewed at least annually by the Board of Directors. Management's assessment of market conditions and other factors guides the timing and volume of repurchases. Future share repurchases are expected to be funded by cash on hand, cash generated from operations and debt issuances.

This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this document.

LABOR AGREEMENTS

Approximately 16,700 of the Company's approximately 22,200 employees are members of a rail labor union and covered by national agreements with the Class I railroads or CSX-specific agreements. Agreements with an effective date of January 1, 2025, have been fully ratified by most unions, representing nearly 75% of the Company's unionized workforce. The remaining unionized employees are covered under previous agreements while negotiations take place since collective agreements under the Railway Labor Act do not expire, but continue until amended or replaced.

CSX Q1 2026 Form 10-Q p.38

CSX CORPORATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates in reporting the amounts of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions are discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Consistent with the prior year, significant estimates using management judgment are made for the areas below. For further discussion of CSX's critical accounting estimates, see the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

  • personal injury and environmental reserves;

  • pension plan accounting; and

  • depreciation policies for assets under the group-life method.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this report and in other materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by the Company, are forward-looking statements. The Company intends for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act may contain, among others, statements regarding:

  • projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes or other financial items;

  • expectations as to results of operations and operational initiatives;

  • expectations as to the effect of claims, lawsuits, environmental costs, commitments, contingent liabilities, labor negotiations or agreements on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity;

  • management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, capital expenditures, workforce levels, dividends, share repurchases, safety and service performance, proposed new services and other matters that are not historical facts, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved; and

  • future economic, industry or market conditions or performance and their effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. The Company cautions against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect its good faith beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to it as of the date the forward-looking statement is made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the timing when, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual performance or results could differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the Company does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statements. The following important factors, in addition to those discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and elsewhere in this report, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements:

  • legislative, regulatory or legal developments involving transportation, including rail or intermodal transportation, the environment, hazardous materials, taxation, international trade and initiatives to further regulate the rail industry;

  • the outcome of litigation, claims and other contingent liabilities, including, but not limited to, those related to fuel surcharge, environmental matters, taxes, shipper and rate claims subject to adjudication, personal injuries and occupational illnesses;

  • changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those directly affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation, as well as the impact of international trade agreements and tariffs) and those affecting the level of demand for products carried by CSXT or by truck, which could impact the performance and value of the Company's rail and trucking-related investments;

  • natural events such as severe weather conditions, including floods, fire, hurricanes and earthquakes, a pandemic crisis affecting the health of the Company's employees, its shippers or the consumers of goods, or other unforeseen disruptions of the Company's operations, systems, property, equipment or supply chain;

  • competition from other modes of freight transportation, such as trucking, and competition and consolidation or financial distress within the transportation industry generally;

  • the cost of compliance with laws and regulations that differ from expectations as well as costs, penalties and operational and liquidity impacts associated with noncompliance with applicable laws or regulations;

  • the impact of increased passenger activities in capacity-constrained areas, including potential effects of high speed rail initiatives, or regulatory changes affecting when CSXT can transport freight or service routes;

  • unanticipated conditions in the financial markets that may affect timely access to capital markets and the cost of capital, as well as management's decisions regarding share repurchases;

  • changes in fuel prices, surcharges for fuel and the availability of fuel;

  • the impact of natural gas prices on coal-fired electricity generation;

  • the impact of global supply and price of seaborne coal on CSX's export coal market;

  • availability of insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates or insufficient insurance coverage to cover claims or damages;

  • the inherent business risks associated with safety and security, including the transportation of hazardous materials or a cybersecurity attack which would threaten the availability and reliability of information technology;

  • adverse economic or operational effects from actual or threatened war or terrorist activities and any governmental response;

  • loss of key personnel or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees;

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  • labor and benefit costs and labor difficulties, including stoppages affecting either the Company's operations or customers' ability to deliver goods to the Company for shipment;

  • the Company's success in implementing its strategic, financial and operational initiatives, including acquisitions;

  • the impact of conditions in the real estate market on the Company's ability to sell assets;

  • changes in operating conditions and costs, including the impacts of inflation, or commodity concentrations;

  • the impacts of a public health crisis and any policies or initiatives instituted in response; and

  • the inherent uncertainty associated with projecting economic and business conditions.

Other important assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are specified elsewhere in this report and in CSX's other SEC reports, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the Company's website at www.csx.com. The information on the CSX website is not part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided under Part II, Item 7A (Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk) of CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of March 31, 2026, under the supervision and with the participation of CSX's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that, as of March 31, 2026, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in CSX's periodic SEC reports. There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2026 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Item 103 of SEC Regulation S-K requires disclosure of certain environmental matters when a governmental authority is a party to the proceedings and such proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions that the Company reasonably believes will exceed a specified threshold. Pursuant to SEC amendments to this Item, the Company will be using a threshold of $1 million for such proceedings. For further details, refer to Note 5, Commitments and Contingencies, of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Also refer to Part I, Item 3, Legal Proceedings in CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, see the risk factors discussed under Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of CSX's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. See also Part I, Item 2 (Forward-Looking Statements) of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

Item 2. CSX Purchases of Equity Securities

During fourth quarter 2023, the Company began repurchasing shares under the $5 billion share repurchase program approved in October 2023. Total repurchase authority remaining as of March 31, 2026 was $989 million. For more information about share repurchases, see Note 2, Earnings Per Share. Share repurchase activity for the first quarter 2026 is shown below. Amounts exclude the impact of excise tax on net share repurchases imposed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

CSX Purchases of Equity Securities for the Quarter
First QuarterTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Beginning Balance$1,210,467,983
January 1 - January 31, 20261,413,565$35.981,413,5651,159,611,337
February 1 - February 28, 2026779,30740.81779,3071,127,808,674
March 1 - March 31, 20263,492,73739.853,492,737988,639,327
Ending Balance5,685,609$39.025,685,609$988,639,327

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PART II

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information

During the first quarter of 2026, none of the Company's directors or officers adopted or terminated any "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.

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PART II

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit designationNature of exhibitPreviously filed as exhibit to
10.1* ***Form of LTIP Performance Unit Award Agreement
10.2* ***Form of LTIP Performance Unit Award Agreement for Stephen F. Angel
10.3* ***Form of LTIP Stock Option Agreement
10.4* ***Form of LTIP Stock Option Agreement for Stephen F. Angel
10.5* ***Form of LTIP Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
10.6* ***Form of LTIP Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Stephen F. Angel
Officer certifications:
31*Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications
32**Section 1350 Certifications
Interactive data files:
101*The following financial information from CSX Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 filed with the SEC on April 22, 2026, formatted in inline XBRL includes: (i) consolidated income statements for the quarters and three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, (ii) condensed consolidated comprehensive income statements for the quarters and three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, (iii) consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, (iv) consolidated cash flow statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, (v) consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity for the quarters and three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, and (vi) the notes to consolidated financial statements.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document contained in Exhibit 101)
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
*** Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

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PART II

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CSX CORPORATION

(Registrant)

By: /s/ ANGELA C. WILLIAMS

Angela C. Williams

Vice President and

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: April 22, 2026

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