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A leading provider of rail-based freight transportation in North America, specializing in a broad portfolio of transport solutions including intermodal and rail-to-truck services

Jacksonville, United StatesFounded 1827Transportation
Valuation $94B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $14B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $6.46B Latest reported FY

About CSX

CSX Corporation, a key player in North American freight transportation, operates an extensive rail network primarily in the Eastern United States and Canada. The company serves a diverse client base, transporting a wide array of goods, including coal, automotive products, chemicals, and consumer goods. Its business model is centered on rail-based freight services, supplemented by intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services, which provide comprehensive transportation solutions.

CSX generates revenue by charging for the transportation of freight, with its income directly tied to the volume and type of goods moved. The company's market position is solidified by its vast infrastructure and its role as a critical link in the supply chain for numerous industries. By offering a portfolio of services that extends beyond traditional rail transport, CSX addresses the varied logistical needs of its customers, ensuring the efficient movement of products from origin to destination.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1827
Headquarters
Jacksonville, United States
Listing
IPO 1983
Employees
12,207
Open positions
77
Dealroom signal
25.3/100
Industry
Transportation
Sector
Transportation
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
3 companies, latest Feb 2022
Capital deployed
$200M
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
POST IPO DEBT✓Debt Oct 2025 $300M — Undisclosed ↗
POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing Oct 2023 $216K — Sage Mountain Advisors ↗
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMargin
2026 $14B 0% $6.5B 45.8% $2.9B 20.5%
2025 $14B -3.1% $6.5B 45.8% $2.9B 20.5%
2024 $15B -0.8% $7.1B 49.1% $3.5B 23.9%
2023 $15B -1.3% $7.3B 49.6%
2022 $15B +18.6% $7.4B 49.9%
2021 $13B +18.3% $6.6B 53%
2020 $11B — $5.8B 54.5%
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Growth signals

CSX team growth

CSX's team grew 0% over the past year.

1-year team growth0%
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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Sage Mountain Advisors

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Soubir Bhatt
Team profiled 40 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Jacksonville HQ
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Market sentiment

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