CSX Corporation: Operational Efficiency & Productivity Improvements Powering Our ‘Outperform’ Rating! 

The CSX Corporation’s earnings reveal a complex landscape influenced by numerous external factors, while also showcasing internal resilience and growth initiatives. For the fiscal year 2024, CSX faced a multitude of challenges, including adverse weather events like hurricanes, weaker commodity prices, and infrastructure disruptions, notably the collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge. These external pressures led to fluctuations in financial performance, especially in specific segments like coal and intermodal transportation.