CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX ) JPMorgan 2025 Industrials Conference March 11, 2025 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Sean Pelkey - Chief Financial Officer Matt Korn - Head of Investor Relations and Strategy Conference Call Participants Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Brian Ossenbeck All right. Good morning, everybody, and thanks for joining us here on the first day, first presentation of the JPMorgan Industrials Conference and the Transportation Track.
The combination of a weak coal market, rail network issues and high capex cast a shadow over CSX's investment prospects.
CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX ) Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference Call February 19, 2025 8:40 AM ET Company Participants Joseph Hinrichs - President & Chief Executive Officer Sean Pelkey - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Brandon Oglenski All right. Good morning.
CSX's raised quarterly dividend will be paid out on March 14, 2025, to its shareholders of record as of Feb. 28.
CSX Corporation faces temporary revenue and margin headwinds in FY25 due to lower coal volumes and fuel surcharges but expects growth acceleration in 2026. The Howard Street Tunnel project and reshoring trends are set to boost volumes and efficiency, enhancing long-term growth prospects. Trading at a discount, CSX stock is a compelling buy for medium-term investors, with expected valuation re-rating and EPS growth in 2026 and beyond.
CSX (NYSE: CSX) recently reported its Q4 results, with revenues missing and earnings meeting the street estimates. The company reported revenue of $3.54 billion and adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share, compared to the consensus estimates of $3.57 billion and $0.42, respectively.
I am downgrading CSX from buy to hold due to near-term earnings weakness despite operational improvements and long-term growth potential. CSX's 4Q24 results showed a 4% revenue decline, primarily from coal revenue drops and lower fuel surcharges, but intermodal volume grew 4%. Positive long-term prospects include intermodal expansion and industrial development, but near-term headwinds like rising infrastructure costs and weak earnings will keep shares rangebound.
Joe Hinrichs, CSX president and CEO, on anticipating more demand for thermal coal as the cost-benefit relationship changes.
CSX's fourth-quarter revenues are hurt by declines in fuel surcharge and coal revenues.
CSX Corp CSX tanked in early trading on Friday, after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter revenues.
Joe Hinrichs, CSX president and CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's outlook on coal, how Trump's energy plans could help benefit CSX, and much more.
CSX Corporation's stock has remained range-bound between $30-$36, making it suitable for trading strategies like covered calls and put selling. Despite revenue declines due to natural disasters and lower coal prices, CSX managed to control expenses, improving its operating ratio to 65.7%. For 2025, we expect CSX to remain range-bound but see the potential for a breakout if coal prices rebound and intermodal volumes grow.