CSX Corp (CSX)

Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $3.57 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations and its CEO signaled openness to potential merger activity. The company reported second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44, which surpassed analyst expectations of $0.42. This profit beat helped investors overlook a slight miss on quarterly revenue. Further fueling the optimism, CEO Joe Hinrichs stated he was open to "any and all possibilities" for growth, including potential mergers. These comments came amid broader speculation about consolidation in the rail industry, positioning CSX as a possible participant in future deals. In response, analysts at firms including Barclays and Evercore ISI raised their price targets on the stock, signaling increased confidence in its financial outlook.

A potential railroad merger has sparked retail interest in railroad stocks following The Wall Street Journal's report that Union Pacific is considering acquiring Norfolk Southern.

Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $3.57 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 5.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

CSX Q2 2025 earnings show mixed results: revenue missed estimates at $3.57B (-3% YoY), but EPS beat at $0.44. Shares rose modestly post-announcement.

Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) jumped 4% in the pre-market session after the company's stock rose amid reports of potential merger and acquisition activity heating up within the U.S. freight rail industry. 

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According to a Reuters report, Berkshire Hathaway’s BNSF has also enlisted Goldman Sachs as the sector gears up for the biggest merger in decades.

Freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) will be reporting results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what to expect.

A surge in bullish options activity and analyst upgrades suggests CSX is at a key inflection point following internal improvements and labor deals.

Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a report revealed that rival railroad operator Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) was exploring a potential acquisition. 

Shares of freight transportation company Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) fell 3.2% in the pre-market session after reports revealed the company was considering a major acquisition of an East Coast railroad. 

Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.

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