Investing.com - CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that was inline with forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.02 on revenue of $3.01B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.91 on revenue of $3.01B. That compared to EPS of $0.78 on revenue of $2.88B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $1.01 on revenue of $3.14B in the previous quarter.
CSX shares gained 5.56% to trade at $80.11 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, CSX shares are up 22.15%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 17.38% year to date.
CSX follows other major Transportation sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, FedEx reported third quarter EPS of $3.03 on revenue of $17B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $3.08 on revenue of $17.58B.
Delta Air Lines earnings beat analyst's expectations on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, with first quarter EPS of $0.96 on revenue of $10.42B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.91 on revenue of $10.41B
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