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Operating Income

CSX Operating Income increased by 12.9% to $1.25B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.4%, from $1.04B to $1.25B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Income shows a downward trend with a -5.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved operational efficiency and profitability, while a decrease indicates operational challenges or rising overhead costs.

Detailed definition

Represents the profit or loss generated from core business operations after deducting both the cost of revenue and opera...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; comparable to 'EBIT' or 'Operating Profit' at peer companies.

Metric ID: other_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.69B$1.44B$1.37B$1.28B$1.70B$1.58B$1.39B$1.45B$1.47B$1.27B$1.32B$1.34B$1.45B$1.35B$1.11B$1.04B$1.28B$1.09B$1.11B$1.25B
QoQ Change-15.1%-4.9%-6.1%+32.8%-7.3%-12.0%+4.1%+1.3%-13.3%+3.5%+1.7%+8.3%-6.5%-18.3%-5.9%+23.2%-15.3%+2.1%+12.9%
YoY Change+0.7%+10.0%+1.8%+12.9%-13.9%-19.5%-5.4%-7.6%-1.2%+6.5%-15.9%-22.1%-11.4%-19.7%+0.4%+20.4%
Range$1.04B$1.70B
CAGR-6.1%
Avg YoY Growth-4.0%
Median YoY Growth-3.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Rail Operations$1.04B$1.28B$1.26B$1.12B$1.26B
Total$1.04B$1.28B$1.09B$1.11B$1.25B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSX's operating income?
CSX (CSX) reported operating income of $1.25B in Q1 2026.
How has CSX's operating income changed year-over-year?
CSX's operating income increased by 20.4% year-over-year, from $1.04B to $1.25B.
What is the long-term trend for CSX's operating income?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CSX's operating income has grown at a -5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.59B to $4.52B.
What does operating income mean?
The profit earned from primary business activities before accounting for interest, taxes, and non-operating items.