(Source: CSX press release, July 17, 2018)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX Corporation today announced second quarter 2018 net earnings of $877 million, or $1.01 per share, versus $510 million, or $0.55 per share in the same period last year. CSX’s operating ratio set an all-time company quarterly record of 58.6 percent from 67.4 percent in the prior year or 63.5 percent on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring charges. Compared to 2017 second quarter, the adjusted operating results represent an operating ratio improvement of 490 basis points and a 58 percent increase in earnings per share year over year.
“I could not be more proud of our hardworking CSX employees for achieving these record-setting results,” said James M. Foote, president and chief executive officer. “I expect continued improvement in our safety, service and financial performance.”
Revenue for the second quarter increased 6 percent over the prior year to $3.10 billion, while expenses declined 8 percent year over year or 2 percent when excluding prior year restructuring charges. Operating income for the quarter increased 34 percent to $1.28 billion when compared to $957 million in the same period last year or 20 percent when compared to the adjusted operating income of $1.07 billion reported in the second quarter of 2017.
“While we remain in the early stages of the transformation I am more confident this exceptional team can deliver on our long-term outlook,” said Foote.
CSX executives will conduct a conference call with the investment community this afternoon, July 17, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors, media and the public may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-EARN-CSX (888-327-6279) and asking for the CSX earnings call. Callers outside the U.S., dial 1-517-308-9259. Participants should dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. 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, an internet 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.