CSX Corporation's Q1 Earnings Report: Analysts Expect 17.7% YoY Profit Growth

CSX Corporation is set to report its Q1 2026 earnings on April 22. Analysts expect a 17.7% YoY profit improvement to $0.40 per share, with a 14.9% annual growth to $1.85 in FY2026. The stock has gained 34% over the past 52 weeks and 9.2% YTD, outperforming the S&P 500 Index and State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF. CSX signed a $670 million deal with Wabtec Corporation to upgrade its fleet with new locomotives and digital solutions, expected to improve fuel efficiency and reliability.