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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

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2025

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<br>Symbol(s) Name of each exchange<br>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 23, 2025, CSX Corporation issued a press release and its CSX Quarterly Financial Report on financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. 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 23, 2025 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 23, 2025

Document

Exhibit 99.1

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CSX Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 23, 2025 – CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced second quarter 2025 operating income of $1.28 billion compared to $1.45 billion in the prior year period. Net income was $829 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $963 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.58 million units for the quarter was flat compared to second quarter 2024 and up 4% sequentially.

“The skill and commitment of CSX’s railroaders enabled us to deliver significant sequential improvements in network fluidity and cost efficiency that are apparent in our financial results,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. “While uncertainty continues to impact select industrial markets, we remain focused on completing two major infrastructure projects that will strengthen our position to execute on many profitable growth opportunities ahead.”

Second Quarter Financial Highlights

•Revenue totaled $3.57 billion for the quarter, decreasing 3% year-over-year, as the effects of lower export coal prices, reduced fuel surcharge, and a decline in merchandise volume were only partially offset by higher merchandise pricing, an increase in other revenue, and growth in intermodal volume.

•Operating income of $1.28 billion decreased 11% compared to the same period in 2024. CSX’s operating margin was 35.9% for the quarter, decreasing by 320 basis points year-over-year but increasing by 550 basis points sequentially.

•EPS of $0.44 decreased 10% compared to the prior year while increasing 29% from the previous quarter.

CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, July 23, 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 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 http://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 http://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 more than 240 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 http://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, (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Facebook (http://www.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; and (vii) 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

Bryan Tucker, Corporate Communications

855-955-6397

Document

Exhibit 99.2

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CSX Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 23, 2025 – CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced second quarter 2025 operating income of $1.28 billion compared to $1.45 billion in the prior year period. Net income was $829 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $963 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Total volume of 1.58 million units for the quarter was flat compared to second quarter 2024 and up 4% sequentially.

“The skill and commitment of CSX’s railroaders enabled us to deliver significant sequential improvements in network fluidity and cost efficiency that are apparent in our financial results,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and chief executive officer. “While uncertainty continues to impact select industrial markets, we remain focused on completing two major infrastructure projects that will strengthen our position to execute on many profitable growth opportunities ahead.”

Second Quarter Financial Highlights

•Revenue totaled $3.57 billion for the quarter, decreasing 3% year-over-year, as the effects of lower export coal prices, reduced fuel surcharge, and a decline in merchandise volume were only partially offset by higher merchandise pricing, an increase in other revenue, and growth in intermodal volume.

•Operating income of $1.28 billion decreased 11% compared to the same period in 2024. CSX’s operating margin was 35.9% for the quarter, decreasing by 320 basis points year-over-year but increasing by 550 basis points sequentially.

•EPS of $0.44 decreased 10% compared to the prior year while increasing 29% from the previous quarter.

CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, July 23, 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 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 http://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 http://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 Bryan Tucker
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 more than 240 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 http://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, (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Facebook (http://www.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; and (vii) 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.

CSX Corporation

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

Quarters Ended Six Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Change % Change Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Change % Change
Revenue $ 3,574 $ 3,701 (3) % $ 6,997 $ 7,382 (5) %
Expense
Labor and Fringe 791 766 (25) (3) 1,612 1,571 (41) (3)
Purchased Services and Other 710 691 (19) (3) 1,484 1,411 (73) (5)
Depreciation and Amortization 427 410 (17) (4) 852 820 (32) (4)
Fuel 269 301 32 11 544 626 82 13
Equipment and Other Rents 94 85 (9) (11) 181 169 (12) (7)
Total Expense 2,291 2,253 (38) (2) 4,673 4,597 (76) (2)
Operating Income 1,283 1,448 (165) (11) 2,324 2,785 (461) (17)
Interest Expense (212) (209) (3) (1) (421) (419) (2)
Other Income - Net 22 28 (6) (21) 48 69 (21) (30)
Earnings Before Income Taxes 1,093 1,267 (174) (14) 1,951 2,435 (484) (20)
Income Tax Expense (264) (304) 40 13 (476) (592) 116 20
Net Earnings $ 829 $ 963 (14) % $ 1,475 $ 1,843 (20) %
Operating Margin 35.9 % 39.1 % 33.2 % 37.7 %
Per Common Share
Net Earnings Per Share, Assuming Dilution $ 0.44 $ 0.49 (10) % $ 0.78 $ 0.94 (17) %
Average Shares Outstanding, Assuming Dilution (Millions) 1,869 1,948 1,881 1,955

All values are in US Dollars.

CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)
Jun. 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 387 $ 933
Short-Term Investments 6 72
Other Current Assets 1,912 1,815
Properties - Net 36,248 35,658
Investment in Affiliates and Other Companies 2,574 2,520
Other Long-Term Assets 1,802 1,766
Total Assets $ 42,929 $ 42,764
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt $ 616 $ 606
Other Current Liabilities 2,367 2,670
Long-Term Debt 18,550 17,897
Deferred Income Taxes - Net 7,718 7,725
Other Long-Term Liabilities 1,301 1,359
Total Liabilities 30,552 30,257
Total Shareholders' Equity 12,377 12,507
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 42,929 $ 42,764

CSX Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions)

Six Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Earnings $ 1,475 $ 1,843
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 852 820
Deferred Income Tax Expense (1) 14
Other Operating Activities - Net (a) (436) (504)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,890 2,173
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Property Additions (b) (1,495) (1,066)
Proceeds from Sales of Short-Term Investments 69 81
Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions 49 43
Business Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired (14) (50)
Other Investing Activities (63) (56)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (1,454) (1,048)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Shares Repurchased (c) (1,172) (810)
Dividends Paid (488) (468)
Long-term Debt Repaid (3) (4)
Long-term Debt Issued 600
Other Financing Activities 81 42
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (982) (1,240)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (546) (115)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 933 1,353
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 387 $ 1,238

CSX Corporation

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. The prior year period reflects the payment of $387 million of federal and state taxes related to the 2023 tax year, which were also previously postponed under hurricane-related tax relief announcements.

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.

c)Shares Repurchased: During second quarters and six months ended 2025 and 2024, the Company engaged in the following repurchase activities:

Quarters Ended Six Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024
Shares Repurchased (Millions) 14 16 38 23
Cost of Shares (Dollars in Millions) (1) $ 401 $ 563 $ 1,152 $ 810
Average Cost per Share Repurchased $ 28.28 $ 34.51 $ 30.39 $ 35.08
Excise Taxes Paid for Net Share Repurchases<br><br>(Dollars in Millions) $ 19.9 $ $ 19.9 $
(1) Amounts exclude the impact of excise tax on net share repurchases imposed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

CSX Corporation

VOLUME AND REVENUE (Unaudited)
Volume (Thousands of Units); Revenue (Dollars in Millions); Revenue Per Unit (Dollars)
Quarters Ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024
Volume Revenue Revenue Per Unit
2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change
Chemicals 164 174 (6) % $ 701 $ 722 (3) % $ 4,274 $ 4,149 3 %
Agricultural and Food Products 117 115 2 418 406 3 3,573 3,530 1
Automotive 103 105 (2) 320 336 (5) 3,107 3,200 (3)
Minerals 99 97 2 218 207 5 2,202 2,134 3
Forest Products 70 74 (5) 250 269 (7) 3,571 3,635 (2)
Metals and Equipment 70 68 3 224 230 (3) 3,200 3,382 (5)
Fertilizers 47 50 (6) 126 126 2,681 2,520 6
Total Merchandise 670 683 (2) 2,257 2,296 (2) 3,369 3,362
Intermodal 729 716 2 491 506 (3) 674 707 (5)
Coal 181 179 1 477 563 (15) 2,635 3,145 (16)
Trucking 211 221 (5)
Other 138 115 20
Total 1,580 1,578 % $ 3,574 $ 3,701 (3) % $ 2,262 $ 2,345 (4) %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024
Volume Revenue Revenue Per Unit
2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change
Chemicals 330 341 (3) % $ 1,399 $ 1,415 (1) % $ 4,239 $ 4,150 2 %
Agricultural and Food Products 232 229 1 826 813 2 3,560 3,550
Automotive 190 199 (5) 591 629 (6) 3,111 3,161 (2)
Minerals 178 177 1 399 381 5 2,242 2,153 4
Forest Products 140 147 (5) 499 531 (6) 3,564 3,612 (1)
Metals and Equipment 135 138 (2) 433 450 (4) 3,207 3,261 (2)
Fertilizers 95 97 (2) 262 262 2,758 2,701 2
Total Merchandise 1,300 1,328 (2) 4,409 4,481 (2) 3,392 3,374 1
Intermodal 1,445 1,417 2 984 1,012 (3) 681 714 (5)
Coal 353 367 (4) 938 1,195 (22) 2,657 3,256 (18)
Trucking 413 436 (5)
Other 253 258 (2)
Total 3,098 3,112 % $ 6,997 $ 7,382 (5) % $ 2,259 $ 2,372 (5) %

CSX Corporation

VOLUME AND REVENUE

Total revenue decreased 3% in second quarter 2025 when compared to second quarter 2024, due to decreases in export coal revenue, including the impact of lower benchmark rates, as well as lower fuel recovery and declines in merchandise volume. These decreases were partially offset by higher pricing in merchandise and increases in other revenue.

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, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024
Fuel Surcharge Revenue $ 222 $ 275 $ 439 $ 552
Fuel Lag Favorable (Unfavorable) (a) $ 4 $ 15 $ (1) $ 21
(a) The Company's fuel lag calculation model was enhanced during first quarter 2025 and comparative prior year results are updated to conform to current presentation. The impact of this change is not material and fuel surcharge revenue is not impacted.

Merchandise Volume

Chemicals - Decreased due to lower shipments of plastics, including the impact of a temporary outage at a customer location, as well as lower shipments of crude oil, petroleum products, and other industrial chemicals.

Agricultural and Food Products - Increased due to higher shipments of domestic feed grain.

Automotive - Decreased due to lower North American vehicle production.

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

Forest Products - Decreased due to lower shipments of paper products, which includes the impact of both temporary outages and permanent plant closures, as well as lower shipments of building products.

Metals and Equipment - Increased due to higher scrap and steel shipments, partially offset by lower equipment shipments.

Fertilizers - Decreased due to lower shipments of phosphates, fertilizers and potash.

Intermodal Volume

International shipments increased driven by higher port volumes and growth with key customers. Domestic shipments decreased due to the impacts of a continued soft trucking environment.

Coal Volume

Domestic coal increased due to higher shipments to utility plants, partially offset by lower thermal shipments to river terminals and reduced shipments to steel manufacturing locations. Export coal decreased due to lower metallurgical coal shipments, including the impact of outages at customer facilities.

Quarters Ended Six Months Ended
(Millions of Tons) Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Change Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Change
Coal Tonnage
Domestic 10.2 9.5 7 % 19.4 19.1 2 %
Export 10.1 10.6 (5) 20.3 22.2 (9)
Total Coal 20.3 20.1 1 % 39.7 41.3 (4) %

Trucking Revenue

Trucking revenue decreased $10 million versus the prior year due to lower fuel surcharge and rates.

Other Revenue

Other revenue increased $23 million primarily due to a decrease in the reserve for freight in transit, driven by sequential improvement in transit times, as well as higher haulage revenue.

CSX Corporation

EXPENSE

Expenses of $2.3 billion increased $38 million, or 2%, in second quarter 2025 when compared to second quarter 2024.

Labor and Fringe expense increased $25 million due to the following:

•An increase of $18 million was due to inflation.

•All other net costs increased $7 million as higher trucking headcount from the conversion of previously independent affiliates and higher incentive compensation expense were partially offset by other non-significant items.

Purchased Services and Other expense increased $19 million due to the following:

•Inflation and higher volume-related costs associated with intermodal and other terminals drove an increase of $21 million.

•Increased costs of approximately $14 million were due to the effects of network disruptions and congestion, including rerouting impacts.

•Gains on property dispositions were flat at $8 million in both years.

•All other net costs decreased $16 million, which includes the prior year impact of an unfavorable inventory adjustment as well as current year trucking savings from affiliate conversions, partially offset by lower insurance recoveries.

Depreciation and Amortization expense increased $17 million as a result of a larger asset base.

Fuel costs decreased $32 million primarily as a result of a 12% decrease in locomotive fuel prices, partially offset by the impact of additional gross ton-miles associated with reroutes.

Equipment and Other Rents expense increased $9 million due to increased net car hire costs driven by inflation and the impact of reroutes on car cycle times.

Employee Counts (Estimated)

Quarters Ended Six Months Ended
Average: Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Change Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Change
Rail 21,300 21,390 (90) 21,365 21,452 (87)
Trucking 2,210 1,922 288 2,103 1,895 208
Total 23,510 23,312 198 23,468 23,347 121
Ending:
Rail 21,310 21,329 (19)
Trucking 2,233 1,946 287
Total 23,543 23,275 268

Fuel Expense

Quarters Ended Six Months Ended
(Dollars and Gallons in Millions, Except Price Per Gallon) Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024
Estimated Locomotive Fuel Consumption (Gallons) 97.2 93.6 190.1 190.4
Price per Gallon (Dollars) $ 2.33 $ 2.66 $ 2.37 $ 2.76
Total Locomotive Fuel Expense $ 226 $ 249 $ 451 $ 525
Non-Locomotive Fuel Expense 43 52 93 101
Total Fuel Expense $ 269 $ 301 $ 544 $ 626

CSX Corporation

OPERATING STATISTICS (Estimated)

In the second quarter of 2025, velocity decreased by 4% and dwell increased by 2% versus prior year. Carload trip plan performance decreased by 6% and intermodal trip plan performance decreased by 4%. Network performance and service metrics, including on-time originations and arrivals, showed improvement over the course of the quarter with performance meaningfully stronger in June 2025 compared to April 2025. The Company continues to focus on operational improvements and executing the operating plan to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient service to customers.

The personal injury frequency index of 0.99 in second quarter 2025 improved 26% compared to prior year, while the FRA train accident rate of 3.70 increased by 29%. 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, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Improvement / (Deterioration) Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024 Improvement / (Deterioration)
Operations Performance
Train Velocity (Miles Per Hour) 17.5 18.2 (4) % 17.6 18.2 (3) %
Dwell (Hours) 10.4 10.2 (2) % 11.0 9.9 (11) %
Cars Online 129,738 126,164 (3) % 130,962 125,442 (4) %
On-Time Originations 69 % 74 % (7) % 68 % 75 % (9) %
On-Time Arrivals 55 % 64 % (14) % 55 % 67 % (18) %
Carload Trip Plan Performance 75 % 80 % (6) % 72 % 81 % (11) %
Intermodal Trip Plan Performance 90 % 94 % (4) % 90 % 94 % (4) %
Fuel Efficiency 0.98 0.97 (1) % 0.98 0.99 1 %
Revenue Ton-Miles (Billions)
Merchandise 33.2 32.7 2 % 65.5 64.7 1 %
Coal 9.3 8.8 6 % 17.7 18.2 (3) %
Intermodal 7.5 7.2 4 % 14.6 14.3 2 %
Total Revenue Ton-Miles 50.0 48.7 3 % 97.8 97.2 1 %
Total Gross Ton-Miles (Billions) 99.6 96.8 3 % 193.5 192.6 %
Safety
FRA Personal Injury Frequency Index 0.99 1.33 26 % 0.96 1.28 25 %
FRA Train Accident Rate 3.70 2.86 (29) % 3.63 3.47 (5) %

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.

CSX Corporation

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.

Economic Profit

Management believes Economic Profit provides an additional perspective to investors about financial returns generated by the business by representing a measure showing profit generated over and above the cost of capital used by the business to generate that profit. Economic Profit is designed to incentivize strategic investments that earn more than management’s desired minimum required return and is broadly utilized by management to make investment decisions. Therefore, disclosing Economic Profit on how management performs in this regard provides additional useful information to investors regarding the Company’s performance compared to its goals.

Economic Profit should be considered in addition to, rather than a substitute for, operating income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Economic Profit is defined by the Company as Gross Cash Earnings (“GCE”) minus the Capital Charge on Gross Operating Assets (“GOA”). Increases in Economic Profit indicate that the Company is effectively allocating capital and rewarding shareholders by generating returns in excess of the incremental cost of capital associated with reinvestment in the business.

GCE is calculated as operating income plus depreciation, amortization and operating lease expense, less unusual items and taxes. The Capital Charge uses a minimum required return multiplied by the GOA. CSX's GOAs include gross properties and other non-cash assets, net of non-interest bearing liabilities. The Company used a 15% tax rate and an 8% required return, for both periods presented, which is consistent with rates used for investment decisions and performance evaluation within those same periods. The tax rate is the approximate equivalent of the Company’s actual income tax expense as a percentage of pre-tax GCE. The required return rate represents management’s desired minimum return on any investment. CSX annually re-evaluates these rates to ensure they accurately represent taxes and a required return in light of internal and external factors and would adjust the rate if the annual review resulted in a preset deviation from the current rates. This focuses the Economic Profit measure on value generated by management instead of external factors, such as legislative tax policy or interest rate volatility.

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NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited), continued

The following table reconciles operating income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) to Economic Profit (non-GAAP measure).

Six Months Ended
(Dollars in Millions) Jun. 30, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024
Operating Income $ 2,324 $ 2,785
Add: Depreciation, Amortization, and Operating Lease Expense 907 877
Remove: Unusual Items (a)
Taxes (b) (485) (549)
Gross Cash Earnings 2,746 3,113
Operating Assets
Current Assets (Less Cash and Short-term Investments) 1,893 1,950
Gross Properties 53,003 50,841
Other Assets 4,349 4,222
Operating Liabilities
Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities (c) (11,118) (10,887)
Gross Operating Assets (d) 48,127 46,126
Capital Charge (e) (1,925) (1,845)
Economic Profit (Non-GAAP)<br>calculated as GCE less Capital Charge $ 821 $ 1,268

(a) Unusual items are defined by management as unique events with greater than $100 million full year operating income impact, consistent with the terms of the Company's long-term incentive plan agreements. There were no unusual items for either period presented.

(b) The tax percentage rate was 15% for both periods presented. This rate is applied to the sum of operating income, depreciation, amortization and operating lease expense, and unusual items.

(c) Non-interest bearing liabilities represents all liabilities excluding debt, long-term lease liabilities, and commercial paper ($75 million outstanding in other current liabilities as of June 30, 2025, and none outstanding in any other period).

(d) Gross operating assets reflects an average of the year-to-date quarter-end amounts reported for each period presented.

(e) The capital charge of 8% for both years is calculated as the minimum return multiplied by gross operating assets. This is an annualized rate equivalent to 2% per quarter.

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, 2025 Jun. 30, 2024
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 1,890 $ 2,173
Property Additions (1,495) (1,066)
Proceeds and Advances from Property Dispositions 49 43
Free Cash Flow (before payment of dividends) $ 444 $ 1,150

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