CSX Rolls Past Q3 Estimates as Volume Climbs 5%, Stock Jumps After Hours

CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) exceeded its third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue estimates, reporting 57 cents per share against a 53-cent consensus and $4.02 billion in revenue, up from $3.59 billion year-over-year. The railroad company's gains were driven by increased fuel surcharge revenue, higher volume, and improved pricing, with total volume climbing 5%. Following the announcement, CSX stock rose over 4% in after-hours trading, reflecting strong bullish momentum.