
Does CSX (CSX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
CSX Corporation is an American holding company focused on rail transportation and real estate in North America, among other industries. Based in Richmond, Virginia, USA after the merger, in 2003 the CSX Corporation headquarters moved to Jacksonville, Florida.
| Revenue (TTM) | $14.51B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $6.83B |
| EBITDA | $6.83B |
| Operating Margin | 38.40% |
| Return on Equity | 24.40% |
| Return on Assets | 7.38% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $7.80 |
| Book Value | $7.60 |
| Price-to-Book | 6.81 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 6.49 |
| EV/Revenue | 7.85 |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.00 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 22.70% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 10.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $1.85B |
| Float | $1.85B |
| % Insiders | 0.22% |
| % Institutions | 84.21% |
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Does CSX (CSX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

CSX posts strong Q2 2026 beat, with EPS up 22.7% and revenues rising 10.1%, driven by volume, pricing and fuel surcharge gains despite coal export headwinds.

CSX Corporation delivered in-line Q2 results, with revenue up 10% and EPS up 23%, signaling operational strength and robust market demand. Management shifted guidance from low to high single-digit revenue growth, with margin expansion solidified at 350 bps and free cash flow growth over 80%. Truck-to-rail conversion and intermodal growth are central to CSX's strategy, leveraging infrastructure investments amid a tight trucking market.

CSX Corporation (CSX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The railroad operator's revenue rose 10%, driven by increased fuel surcharge revenue paired with higher volume and pricing across merchandise, intermodal and coal.

U.S. railroad operator CSX on Wednesday reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue, as strong intermodal shipments and higher pricing helped offset a challenging freight environment.

Record quarterly revenue of $3.94 billion, up 10% year-over-year; diluted EPS of $0.54, up 23% Operating income of $1.51 billion, up 17%; operating margin expanded 240 bps to 38.3% Volume increased 6% with broad-based growth across markets led by 9% intermodal growth JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced second quarter 2026 operating income of $1.51 billion and net earnings of $1.00 billion, or $0.54 per diluted share.

Two industrial heavyweights report Q2 2026 results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and investors must pick a side: GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV | GEV Price Prediction), which reports before the market open, or CSX (NASDAQ:CSX), which reports after the close.

Investors interested in the Transportation sector can watch out for second-quarter 2026 earnings reports of LUV, CSX, UNP and AAL.

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