CSX (CSX) Revenue — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue for the quarter was slightly lower than the immediately preceding quarter but higher than the same quarter one year earlier. The sequential decline reflects a modest decrease from the prior period, while the year-over-year improvement indicates growth compared to the prior year's first quarter.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue for the quarter was slightly lower than the immediately preceding quarter but higher than the same quarter one year earlier. The sequential decline reflects a modest decrease from the prior period, while the year-over-year improvement indicates growth compared to the prior year's first quarter.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$3.5B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
-0.7%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+1.7%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$14.2B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $3.6B | -3.4% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $3.6B | -0.9% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3.5B | -0.9% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $3.5B | +1.7% |
Revenue performance
Revenue direction was mixed: a slight sequential decline versus a year-over-year increase. The filing context notes higher cash-generating net earnings contributed to operating cash flow, but does not specify revenue drivers.
Quarterly comparison
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue decreased slightly. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue increased.
What to watch
Monitor whether the sequential revenue decline continues or reverses in the next quarter.