10-K annual report · filed Feb 27, 2025

CSX Corporation (CSX) FY2024 10-K Annual Report

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CSX Corporation (CSX) filed its fiscal 2024 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 27, 2025. It reported revenue of $14.5B (−0.8% year over year) and net income of $3.5B.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk from increased rail industry regulation, including environmental and hazardous materials laws and related compliance costs

FY2024 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$14.5B
−0.8% YoY
Net income
$3.5B
−6.6% YoY
Operating margin
36.1%
−1.9 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$1.79
−3.2% YoY
ROE
27.7%
−2.9 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$5.2B
−5.4% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the CSX Corporation (CSX) FY2024 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

CSX Corporation FY2024 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business rail freight transportation across 20,000 route-miles, including merchandise, intermodal, coal, and trucking services
  • Acquisition of Pan Am Systems in June 2022 expanded Northeastern US market reach, emphasizing geographic expansion
  • Revenue $14.5B in 2024 with merchandise at $8.9B (61%) and intermodal 2.9 million units shipped (46% volume)
  • Workforce grew to 23,500 employees with 22% diversity overall and 35% in management as of December 2024
  • FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index increased from 0.94 in 2023 to 1.19 in 2024, highlighting safety challenges

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $14.5B, down $117M or 1% YoY
  • Operating income $5.2B, down $254M or 5% YoY; operating margin 36.1% vs 37.5%
  • Expenses $9.3B, up $137M or 1% YoY
  • Earnings per diluted share $1.79, down $0.03 or 2% YoY

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from increased rail industry regulation, including environmental and hazardous materials laws and related compliance costs
  • Geopolitical risk from international trade agreements and tariffs impacting demand for freight carried by CSX
  • Operational risk of severe weather events such as floods, hurricanes, and fires disrupting CSX’s rail network and supply chain
  • Competitive threat from trucking industry and financial distress or consolidation among transportation competitors
  • Financial risk from limited access to capital markets and impacts of share repurchase decisions on liquidity

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