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Form 8-K

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8-K — CSX CORP

Accession: 0000277948-26-000031

Filed: 2026-07-22

Period: 2026-07-22

CIK: 0000277948

SIC: 4011 (RAILROADS, LINE-HAUL OPERATING)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

Documents

8-K — csx-20260722.htm (Primary)

EX-99.1 — EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE (pressrelease_q22026.htm)

EX-99.2 — EX-99.2 - QFR (qfr_q22026.htm)

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8-K (Primary)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2026

CSX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia 1-8022 62-1051971

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)   Identification No.)

500 Water Street, 15th Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(904) 359-3200

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

_☐_ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

_☐_ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

_☐_ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

_☐_ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading

Symbol(s) Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $1 Par Value CSX NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. _☐_

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 22, 2026, CSX Corporation issued a press release and its CSX Quarterly Financial Report on financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the CSX Quarterly Financial Report is attached as Exhibit 99.2, each of which is incorporated by reference herein. These documents are available on the Company's website, www.csx.com.*

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, has been “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 Press Release dated July 22, 2026 from CSX Corporation

99.2 CSX Quarterly Financial Report

104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

* Internet addresses are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be hyperlinks.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

CSX CORPORATION

By: /s/ ANGELA C. WILLIAMS

Angela C. Williams

Vice President and

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: July 22, 2026

EX-99.1 — EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE

EX-99.1

Filename: pressrelease_q22026.htm · Sequence: 2

Document

Exhibit 99.1

CSX Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

•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 – 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. In the second quarter of 2025, the company reported operating income of $1.28 billion and net earnings of $829 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. On a year-over-year basis, operating income increased 17%, net earnings increased 21%, and EPS increased 23%.

Total volume of 1.68 million units for the quarter was 6% higher compared to second quarter 2025. Revenue totaled $3.94 billion for the quarter, increasing 10% year-over-year, due to increased fuel surcharge revenue together with higher volume and pricing across merchandise, intermodal, and coal.

“Our second quarter results reflect the solid progress we’re making at CSX. Our railroaders successfully managed substantial volume growth while maintaining a consistent focus on safety and productivity, which allowed us to deliver improved financial performance,” said Steve Angel, president and chief executive officer. “As we move into the second half of the year, we will strengthen our service execution as we continue to build momentum across the business.”

CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, July 22, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2008. For callers outside the U.S., dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and enter in 3368220 as the passcode.

In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company’s website at investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available through the company’s website at investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About CSX and its Disclosures

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links approximately 250 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at investors.csx.com. CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on X, formerly known as Twitter, (x.com/CSX) and on Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialCSX). The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

Non-GAAP Disclosure

CSX reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. 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 U.S. 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.

Forward-looking Statements

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates 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.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others: (i) the company's success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; (vii) changes in fuel prices, surcharges for fuel and the availability of fuel; (viii) adverse economic or operational effects from actual or threatened war or terrorist activities and any government response; and (ix) 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 in the company's SEC reports, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the company's website at www.csx.com.

Contact:

Matthew Korn, CFA, Investor Relations

904-366-4515

Austin Staton, Corporate Communications

855-955-6397

EX-99.2 — EX-99.2 - QFR

EX-99.2

Filename: qfr_q22026.htm · Sequence: 3

Document

Exhibit 99.2

CSX Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

•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 – 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. In the second quarter of 2025, the company reported operating income of $1.28 billion and net earnings of $829 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. On a year-over-year basis, operating income increased 17%, net earnings increased 21%, and EPS increased 23%.

Total volume of 1.68 million units for the quarter was 6% higher compared to second quarter 2025. Revenue totaled $3.94 billion for the quarter, increasing 10% year-over-year, due to increased fuel surcharge revenue together with higher volume and pricing across merchandise, intermodal, and coal.

“Our second quarter results reflect the solid progress we’re making at CSX. Our railroaders successfully managed substantial volume growth while maintaining a consistent focus on safety and productivity, which allowed us to deliver improved financial performance,” said Steve Angel, president and chief executive officer. “As we move into the second half of the year, we will strengthen our service execution as we continue to build momentum across the business.”

CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, July 22, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2008. For callers outside the U.S., dial 1-646-960-0306. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call and enter in 3368220 as the passcode.

In conjunction with the call, a live webcast will be accessible and presentation materials will be posted on the company’s website at investors.csx.com. Following the earnings call, a webcast replay of the presentation will be archived on the company website.

This earnings announcement, as well as additional detailed financial information, is contained in the CSX Quarterly Financial Report available through the company’s website at investors.csx.com and on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Table of Contents The accompanying unaudited CSX CORPORATION CONTACTS:

financial information should be 500 Water Street, C900 INVESTOR RELATIONS

Consolidated Financial Statements..….p. 3

read in conjunction with the Jacksonville, FL 32202 Matthew Korn, CFA

Operating Statistics...............................p. 10

Company’s most recent www.csx.com (904) 366-4515

Non-GAAP Measures............................p. 12

Annual Report on Form 10-K, MEDIA

Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Austin Staton

any Current Reports on Form 8-K. (855) 955-6397

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About CSX and its Disclosures

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links approximately 250 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at investors.csx.com. CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on X, formerly known as Twitter, (x.com/CSX) and on Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialCSX). The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

Non-GAAP Disclosure

CSX reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. 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 U.S. 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.

Forward-looking Statements

This information and other statements by the company may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act with respect to, among other items: projections and estimates of earnings, revenues, margins, volumes, rates, cost-savings, expenses, taxes, liquidity, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases or other financial items, statements of management's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, and management's expectations as to future performance and operations and the time by which objectives will be achieved, statements concerning proposed new services, and statements regarding future economic, industry or market conditions or performance. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “preliminary” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. If the company updates 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.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual performance or results could differ materially from that anticipated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements include, among others: (i) the company's success in implementing its financial and operational initiatives; (ii) changes in domestic or international economic, political or business conditions, including those affecting the transportation industry (such as the impact of industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation); (iii) legislative or regulatory changes; (iv) the inherent business risks associated with safety and security; (v) the outcome of claims and litigation involving or affecting the company; (vi) natural events such as severe weather conditions or pandemic health crises; (vii) changes in fuel prices, surcharges for fuel and the availability of fuel; (viii) adverse economic or operational effects from actual or threatened war or terrorist activities and any government response; and (ix) 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 in the company's SEC reports, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the company's website at www.csx.com.

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

Quarters Ended

Six Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Fav / (Unfav) % Change Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Fav / (Unfav) % Change

Revenue $ 3,935 $ 3,574 $ 361 10  % $ 7,417 $ 6,997 $ 420 6  %

Expense

Labor and Fringe 831 791 (40) (5) 1,643 1,612 (31) (2)

Purchased Services and Other 644 710 66 9  1,260 1,484 224 15

Depreciation and Amortization 411 427 16 4  826 852 26 3

Fuel 446 269 (177) (66) 748 544 (204) (38)

Equipment and Other Rents 97 94 (3) (3) 181 181 — —

Total Expense 2,429 2,291 (138) (6) 4,658 4,673 15 —

Operating Income 1,506 1,283 223 17  2,759 2,324 435 19

Interest Expense (211) (212) 1 —  (424) (421) (3) (1)

Other Income - Net 25 22 3 14  48 48 — —

Earnings Before Income Taxes 1,320 1,093 227 21  2,383 1,951 432 22

Income Tax Expense (318) (264) (54) (20) (574) (476) (98) (21)

Net Earnings $ 1,002 $ 829 $ 173 21  % $ 1,809 $ 1,475 $ 334 23  %

Operating Margin 38.3  % 35.9  % 37.2  % 33.2  %

Per Common Share

Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution $ 0.54  $ 0.44  $ 0.10  23  % $ 0.97  $ 0.78  $ 0.19  24  %

Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (Millions)

1,859  1,869  1,860  1,881

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)

Jun. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,007  $ 670

Short-Term Investments 383  5

Other Current Assets 2,018  1,875

Properties - Net 36,946  36,811

Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies 2,675  2,634

Other Long-Term Assets 1,697  1,687

Total Assets $ 44,726  $ 43,682

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt $ 1,702  $ 708

Other Current Liabilities 2,452  2,425

Long-Term Debt 17,162  18,165

Deferred Income Taxes - Net 8,000  7,914

Other Long-Term Liabilities 1,322  1,310

Total Liabilities 30,638  30,522

Total Shareholders' Equity 14,088  13,160

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 44,726  $ 43,682

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions)

Six Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Earnings $ 1,809  $ 1,475

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:

Depreciation and Amortization 826  852

Deferred Income Tax Expense 84  (1)

Other Operating Activities - Net (a)

(120) (436)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 2,599  1,890

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Property Additions (b)

(1,119) (1,495)

Purchases of Short-Term Investments (515) —

Proceeds from Sales of Short-Term Investments 146  69

Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions 137  49

Business Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired —  (14)

Other Investing Activities 30  (63)

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (1,321) (1,454)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Shares Repurchased (c)

(518) (1,172)

Dividends Paid (520) (488)

Long-term Debt Repaid (9) (3)

Long-term Debt Issued —  600

Other Financing Activities 106  81

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (941) (982)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 337  (546)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 670  933

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 1,007  $ 387

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

a)Other Operating Activities - Net: During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company made $429 million of federal and state tax payments related to the 2024 tax year, which were previously postponed under tax relief announcements for those impacted by the 2024 hurricane season.

b)Property Additions: Property additions for the six months ended June 30, 2025, include approximately $295 million related to rebuilding the Blue Ridge subdivision as a result of impacts from Hurricane Helene. The Blue Ridge subdivision reopened in September 2025.

c)Shares Repurchased: During second quarters and six months ended 2026 and 2025, the Company engaged in the following repurchase activities:

Quarters Ended

Six Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025

Shares Repurchased (Millions)

6  14  12  38

Cost of Shares (Dollars in Millions) (1)

$ 284  $ 401  $ 506  $ 1,152

Average Cost per Share Repurchased $ 45.30  $ 28.28  $ 42.31  $ 30.39

Excise Taxes Paid for Net Share Repurchases

(Dollars in Millions) (2)

$ 12  $ 20  $ 12  $ 20

(1) Amounts exclude the impact of excise tax on net share repurchases imposed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

(2) Excise tax payments made in 2026 were related to share repurchases in 2025. Excise tax payments made in 2025 were related to share repurchases in 2024.

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VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)

Volume (Thousands of Units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)

Quarters Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025

Volume Revenue Revenue Per Unit

2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 % Change

Chemicals 177  164  8  % $ 774  $ 701  10  % $ 4,373  $ 4,274  2  %

Agricultural and Food Products 119  117  2  444  418  6  3,731  3,573  4

Minerals 105  99  6  242  218  11  2,305  2,202  5

Automotive 102  103  (1) 332  320  4  3,255  3,107  5

Metals and Equipment 72  70  3  256  224  14  3,556  3,200  11

Forest Products 70  70  —  266  250  6  3,800  3,571  6

Fertilizers 50  47  6  132  126  5  2,640  2,681  (2)

Total Merchandise 695  670  4  2,446  2,257  8  3,519  3,369  4

Intermodal 792  729  9  620  491  26  783  674  16

Coal 189  181  4  520  477  9  2,751  2,635  4

Trucking —  —  —  226  211  7  —  —  —

Other —  —  —  123  138  (11) —  —  —

Total 1,676  1,580  6  % $ 3,935  $ 3,574  10  % $ 2,348  $ 2,262  4  %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025

Volume Revenue Revenue Per Unit

2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 % Change

Chemicals 345  330  5  % $ 1,496  $ 1,399  7  % $ 4,336  $ 4,239  2  %

Agricultural and Food Products 235  232  1  853  826  3  3,630  3,560  2

Minerals 187  178  5  434  399  9  2,321  2,242  4

Automotive 189  190  (1) 607  591  3  3,212  3,111  3

Metals and Equipment 137  135  1  476  433  10  3,474  3,207  8

Forest Products 134  140  (4) 495  499  (1) 3,694  3,564  4

Fertilizers 99  95  4  273  262  4  2,758  2,758  —

Total Merchandise 1,326  1,300  2  4,634  4,409  5  3,495  3,392  3

Intermodal 1,549  1,445  7  1,138  984  16  735  681  8

Coal 360  353  2  978  938  4  2,717  2,657  2

Trucking —  —  —  428  413  4  —  —  —

Other —  —  —  239  253  (6) —  —  —

Total 3,235  3,098  4  % $ 7,417  $ 6,997  6  % $ 2,293  $ 2,259  2  %

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VOLUME AND REVENUE

Total revenue increased 10% in second quarter 2026 when compared to second quarter 2025 primarily due to increased fuel surcharge revenue together with higher volume and pricing across merchandise, intermodal and coal.

Fuel Surcharge

Fuel surcharge revenue is included in the individual markets and does not include amounts for trucking. Fuel lag is the estimated revenue effect resulting from the difference between highway diesel prices in the quarter and the prices used for fuel surcharge, which are on a two-month lag for non-intermodal traffic.

Quarters Ended

Six Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions) Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025

Fuel Surcharge Revenue $ 410  $ 222  $ 641  $ 439

Fuel Lag (Unfavorable) Favorable $ (54) $ 4  $ (93) $ (1)

Merchandise Volume

Chemicals - Increased due to higher shipments of plastics, waste, petcoke and sand.

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

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

Automotive - Decreased due to the impact of a temporary outage at a customer location associated with re-tooling efforts.

Metals and Equipment - Increased primarily due to higher pipe and scrap shipments, partially offset by lower steel shipments, which includes the impact of customer plant closures.

Forest Products - Flat as higher lumber shipments, including benefits from a tighter trucking environment, were offset by lower shipments of pulp and paper products, which include the impacts of both customer plant closures and temporary outages.

Fertilizers - Increased due to higher short-haul phosphates shipments.

Intermodal Volume

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

Coal Volume

Export coal increased due to higher shipments of metallurgical and thermal coal, including the benefits of increased production from re-opened mines. Domestic coal decreased due to lower shipments to utility plants, partially offset by higher shipments to steel manufacturing locations and lake terminals.

Quarters Ended

Six Months Ended

(Millions of Tons) Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Change Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Change

Coal Tonnage

Domestic 10.0  10.2  (2) % 19.3  19.4  (1) %

Export 11.3  10.1  12  21.4  20.3  5

Total Coal 21.3  20.3  5  % 40.7  39.7  3  %

Trucking Revenue

Trucking revenue increased $15 million versus the prior year due to higher fuel surcharge.

Other Revenue

Other revenue decreased $15 million due to an increase in the reserve for freight in transit in the current year compared to a decrease in the prior year.

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EXPENSE

Expenses of $2.4 billion increased $138 million, or 6%, in second quarter 2026 when compared to second quarter 2025. Fuel expense increased $177 million compared to prior year while total non-fuel expense decreased $39 million.

Labor and Fringe expense increased $40 million due to the following:

•Incentive compensation increased $56 million driven by higher expected payouts.

•An increase of $32 million was due to inflation.

•All other net costs decreased $48 million primarily due to lower headcount.

Purchased Services and Other expense decreased $66 million due to the following:

•Efficiency savings, net of inflation, of $54 million were driven by cost reductions across operating and support functions.

•A decrease of $14 million was due to the effects of network disruptions and congestion in the prior year, including rerouting impacts.

•Gains on property dispositions of $17 million in second quarter 2026 were primarily due to the sale of the Company's last remaining aircraft in the asset group. Gains were $8 million in the prior year.

•All other net costs increased $11 million, primarily due to intermodal volume increases and advisory expenses related to potential industry consolidation. These increases were partially offset by an insurance recovery related to 2024 property damage on the Blue Ridge subdivision.

Depreciation and Amortization expense decreased $16 million primarily as a result of an equipment depreciation study.

Fuel costs increased $177 million primarily due to a 74% increase in locomotive fuel prices as well as higher non-locomotive fuel prices, partially offset by efficiency savings.

Equipment and Other Rents expense increased $3 million.

Employee Counts (Estimated)

Quarters Ended

Six Months Ended

Average: Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Change Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Change

Rail 20,063  21,300  (1,237) 20,159  21,365  (1,206)

Trucking 2,104  2,210  (106) 2,089  2,103  (14)

Total 22,167  23,510  (1,343) 22,248  23,468  (1,220)

Ending:

Rail 20,046  21,310  (1,264)

Trucking 2,105  2,233  (128)

Total 22,151  23,543  (1,392)

Fuel Expense

Quarters Ended

Six Months Ended

(Dollars and Gallons in Millions, Except Price Per Gallon)

Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025

Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Gallons)

93.5  97.2  184.5  190.1

Price per Gallon (Dollars)

$ 4.05  $ 2.33  $ 3.41  $ 2.37

Total Locomotive Fuel Expense $ 379  $ 226  $ 630  $ 451

Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense 67  43  118  93

Total Fuel Expense $ 446  $ 269  $ 748  $ 544

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OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)

In the second quarter of 2026, velocity improved by 3% while dwell increased by 6% versus prior year. Carload trip plan performance decreased by 5% 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 0.83 in second quarter 2026 improved 19% compared to prior year and the FRA train accident rate of 2.72 improved 30%. 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.

Quarters Ended Six Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Improvement / (Deterioration) Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025 Improvement / (Deterioration)

Operations Performance

Train Velocity (Miles Per Hour)

18.0  17.5  3  % 18.4  17.6  5  %

Dwell (Hours)

11.0  10.4  (6) % 10.9  11.0  1  %

Cars Online 131,642  129,738  (1) % 127,745  130,962  2  %

On-Time Originations 70  % 69  % 1  % 71  % 68  % 4  %

On-Time Arrivals 54  % 55  % (2) % 57  % 55  % 4  %

Carload Trip Plan Performance 71  % 75  % (5) % 73  % 72  % 1  %

Intermodal Trip Plan Performance 88  % 90  % (2) % 88  % 90  % (2) %

Fuel Efficiency 0.94  0.98  4  % 0.96  0.98  2  %

Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)

Merchandise 34.4  33.2  4  % 67.0  65.5  2  %

Coal 9.1  9.3  (2) % 17.6  17.7  (1) %

Intermodal 7.9  7.5  5  % 15.4  14.6  5  %

Total Revenue Ton-Miles 51.4  50.0  3  % 100.0  97.8  2  %

Total Gross Ton-Miles (Billions)

99.7  99.6  —  % 193.2  193.5  —  %

Safety

FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index 0.83  1.03  19  % 0.79  0.98  19  %

FRA Train Accident Rate 2.72  3.88  30  % 2.68  3.76  29  %

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.

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OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated), continued

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.

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NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The Company 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, the Company’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 following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities (GAAP measure) to FCF before dividends (non-GAAP measure).

Six Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions) Jun. 30, 2026 Jun. 30, 2025

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

$ 2,599  $ 1,890

Property Additions (1,119) (1,495)

Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions 137  49

Free Cash Flow (before payment of dividends) $ 1,617  $ 444

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