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The themes CSX is part of, the highest-graded companies in its industry, and the companies in its sector whose grade rose recently.
The theme it is part of
Highest-graded in Railroads
Graded A or B and worth $2B or more: A first, then the largest.
UNPUnion Pacific Corp.$179.7BA+
CPCanadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.$81.8BA+
WABWestinghouse AIR Brake Technologies Corporation$50BA+
CNICanadian National Railway Co.$78.1BB+
NSCNorfolk Southern Corp.$73.6BB+
Grade rose recently in Industrials
Rose to A or B on a filing in the last 90 days, worth $2B or more: largest first.
UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc.Oct 27, 2026CBGraded C, now B- CPCanadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.Oct 29, 2026BAGraded B, now A
URIUnited Rentals, Inc.Oct 21, 2026CAGraded C, now A
WCNWaste Connections, Inc.Oct 22, 2026BAGraded B, now A
FIXComfort Systems USA, Inc.Oct 22, 2026BAGraded B, now A
How it makes money
- Rail freight transportation94%
- Trucking6%
Shares of revenue are estimates for year ended December 31, 2025, not figures from a filing.
Competes with
What it sells6
Merchandise rail freight
Rail transport for goods such as chemicals, agricultural and food products, cars, minerals, forest products, metals, equipment and fertilizers.
Intermodal freight
Rail transport of containers and trailers, combined with trucks and terminals to move shipments between customers and rail lines.
Coal and related materials transport
Rail shipments of coal, coke and iron ore to power plants, steelmakers, industrial plants and export ports.
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Bulk liquid chemical trucking
Truck transport of bulk liquid chemicals, provided through Quality Carriers.
Rail-to-truck transfers
Transfer of products between railcars and trucks for customers whose facilities are not served directly by rail, particularly in chemicals and agriculture.
Automotive distribution and storage
Distribution centers and storage locations serving the automotive industry.
Who buys it6
- Manufacturers and industrial producers pay to move raw materials, parts and finished goods by rail.
- Farmers, food producers, feed mills and agricultural businesses ship crops, food products and related materials.
- Electricity-generating power plants, steelmakers and industrial plants receive coal, coke and iron ore.
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- Retailers, wholesalers and other shippers move consumer goods in containers, using rail, trucks and terminals.
- Automotive companies use distribution centers and storage locations for vehicles and related shipments.
- Chemical shippers and other businesses use trucking or rail-to-truck transfers when their facilities are not directly served by rail.
What it stands on, and what could break it
What the business leans on
- 1The business depends on its rail network, terminals, locomotives, freight cars and available crews to move shipments.
- 2Rail operations depend on employees covered by collective bargaining agreements; unresolved negotiations can lead to work stoppages.
- 3The company must comply with extensive rail safety, hazardous-materials, environmental and transportation rules in the United States and Canada.
- 4Coal shipping demand depends in part on electricity generation, natural gas prices, steel production and overseas demand for export coal.
What could go wrong
- 1A train accident involving hazardous materials could cause injuries, environmental damage, cleanup costs, lawsuits and regulatory penalties.
- 2Changes in rail regulation or enforcement could affect rates, service requirements, operating costs and the company's ability to invest in its network.
- 3Severe weather, network or supply-chain disruptions, and competition from trucks and other railroads can interrupt service or reduce freight volumes.
About CSX Corp.
CSX mainly carries freight on a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles (2025, high) serving 26 states east of the Mississippi River and parts of Canada. Its freight includes chemicals, food and agricultural goods, cars, building materials, metals, coal and consumer products. It also combines rail transport with trucks and terminals for longer shipments, and provides trucking and rail-to-truck transfer services.
- Head office
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- Approximately 23,000 (December 2025, high)
- Listed on
- NASDAQ
- Financial year ends
- December 31
Built from CSX Corp.’s own filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures are as reported, with per-share history restated onto today’s share basis. This describes a business — it is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.