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CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:CSX)

$22.49

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CSX Corp., common-size consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018
Revenue
Labor and fringe
Purchased services and other
Depreciation and amortization
Fuel
Equipment and other rents
Gains on property dispositions
Expense
Operating income
Interest expense
Other income, net
Earnings before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net earnings

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).


Revenue
Revenue remained constant, serving as the basis for all percentage calculations.
Labor and Fringe Costs
Labor and fringe costs fluctuated but exhibited a general downward trend as a percentage of revenue, starting near -24.2% in early 2018 and decreasing to around -19.51% by the first quarter of 2023. The largest improvements were observed between 2021 and 2022, indicating better labor cost management or efficiency gains.
Purchased Services and Other Costs
These costs showed variability around the mid to high teens percentage range. Notably, costs decreased significantly in mid-2020 but increased again in the subsequent periods, reaching a peak near -19.78% in late 2021 before stabilizing close to -18.56% in early 2023, reflecting some volatility and possible changes in outsourcing or third-party service dependency.
Depreciation and Amortization
This cost remained relatively stable around -11%, with a spike to -15.25% in mid-2020, possibly due to asset write-downs or accelerated depreciation during that period. Afterward, it trended back downward, maintaining levels close to -10.6% by early 2023.
Fuel Costs
Fuel expenses steadily decreased from about -8.87% in early 2018 to a low near -4.04% in mid-2020, likely reflecting reduced fuel prices or consumption. However, costs then increased sharply through 2021 and 2022, peaking around -11.69% late 2022 before a slight reduction to -9.82% in early 2023, suggestive of volatility in fuel prices or consumption patterns.
Equipment and Other Rents
Expenses related to equipment and rents remained fairly stable, fluctuating modestly between approximately -2.64% and -2.21%, indicating consistent rental or lease cost structures.
Gains on Property Dispositions
Gains from property dispositions were generally low but spiked significantly to 12.27% of revenue in mid-2021, representing a one-time event with substantial positive impact. The rest of the periods reflected modest positive contributions, usually under 2% of revenue.
Expense
Total expenses as a percentage of revenue were variable, trending mostly between -60% to -63%, with an unusual low near -43.44% in mid-2021, likely influenced by the large gain on property dispositions and lower cost structure during that quarter.
Operating Income
Operating income fluctuated broadly over the period, with values generally ranging from about 36% to 44% of revenue. A notable peak of 56.56% occurred in mid-2021, coinciding with the gain on property dispositions. The operating margin returned to a normalized range afterward, stabilizing near 39.5% by early 2023.
Interest Expense
Interest expenses increased during 2018 and 2019, reaching a high near -8.47% of revenue in mid-2020. After this peak, interest expense normalized closer to the -5% range, reflecting possible refinancing or debt management adjustments.
Other Income, Net
Other income remained positive throughout, with minor fluctuations mostly between 0.5% and 1.2%. An unusual decline into negative territory was observed in late 2020 (-1.13%), but values returned to positive by early 2021, supporting overall income stability.
Earnings Before Income Taxes (EBIT)
EBIT followed a pattern similar to operating income, with a notable peak in mid-2021 at over 51% of revenue, reflecting strong operational and non-operational gains. It remained within a 30–40% range in most other quarters, indicative of solid profitability before taxes.
Income Tax Expense
The tax rate as a percentage of revenue was somewhat volatile but generally stayed between -7% and -9%. An elevated tax expense of nearly -11.94% occurred in mid-2021, which coincided with the period of peak earnings, aligning with expected higher tax liabilities from increased profits.
Net Earnings
Net earnings as a percentage of revenue displayed notable variability: a broad range from approximately 22% in mid-2020 to a peak of nearly 39% in mid-2021. The elevated mid-2021 profitability aligns with the significant gains on property dispositions and increased operating margins. Afterward, net earnings normalized but remained strong above 25% through early 2023, demonstrating consistent bottom-line performance.