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Company facts
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- In S&P 500 since
- Mar 1957
- Incorporated in
- VA
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
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Insider trades
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| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | John J. Zillmer Director | Sale | 19,500 | $51.24 | $999K |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Angela C. Williams VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 30,000 | $53.29 | $1.6M |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Michael S. Burns SVP - CLO & Corp Secy | Sale | 13,000 | $52.68 | $685K |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Kevin S. Boone EVP & CFO | Sale | 136,708 | $46.70 | $6.4M |
| Jun 3, 2026 | John J. Zillmer Director | Sale | 10,000 | $46.45 | $465K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Stephen F. Angel President & CEO | Buy | 25,000 | $40.27 | $1.0M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Diana B. Sorfleet EVP & CAO | Sale | 90,000 | $41.56 | $3.7M |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Stephen Fortune EVP - CD & TO | Sale | 31,456 | $38.65 | $1.2M |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Diana B. Sorfleet EVP & CAO | Sale | 66,667 | $37.48 | $2.5M |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Kevin S. Boone EVP & CFO | Sale | 31,053 | $36.09 | $1.1M |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Michael S. Burns SVP - CLO & Corp Secy | Sale | 24,249 | $36.76 | $891K |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Stephen F. Angel President & CEO | Buy | 55,000 | $36.87 | $2.0M |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Stephen Fortune EVP - CD & TO | Sale | 1,500 | $31.41 | $47K |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Nathan D. Goldman EVP & CLO | Sale | 48,588 | $35.40 | $1.7M |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Nathan D. Goldman EVP & CLO | Sale | 70,000 | $35.39 | $2.5M |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Nathan D. Goldman EVP & CLO | Sale | 244,487 | $36.62 | $9.0M |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Diana B. Sorfleet EVP & CAO | Sale | 37,087 | $37.17 | $1.4M |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Kevin S. Boone EVP & CFO | Sale | 60,000 | $37.10 | $2.2M |
| Jun 6, 2022 | John J. Zillmer Director | Sale | 16,000 | $32.25 | $516K |
| May 13, 2022 | James L. Wainscott Director | Buy | 5,000 | $33.48 | $167K |
| May 12, 2022 | James L. Wainscott Director | Buy | 5,000 | $32.93 | $165K |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Nathan D. Goldman EVP & CLO | Sale | 17,793 | $34.94 | $622K |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Nathan D. Goldman EVP & CLO | Sale | 40,000 | $34.94 | $1.4M |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Angela C. Williams VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 3,948 | $35.33 | $139K |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Angela C. Williams VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 3,948 | $35.67 | $141K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Oct 13, 2026
On October 12, 2026, CSX Corporation (the "Company" or "CSX") announced that Michael A. Cory is retiring from the Company. In connection with his retirement and in order to facilitate a smooth transition of his responsibilities, Mr. Cory will cease serving in his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective October 12, 2026 (the "Transition Date"), and will provide transition services from the Transition Date through May 8, 2027 (the "Transition Period"), at which time his employment with the Company will terminate in all capacities. The Company has entered into a Transition Agreement with Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 14, 2026
On May 14, 2026, CSX Corporation (the “Company” or “CSX”) announced the separation from employment of Stephen Fortune, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Upon his separation from employment, subject to his signing a customary employment separation agreement and release form, Mr. Fortune will be eligible to receive compensation and benefits in accordance with the CSX Executive Severance Plan, the terms of which are described in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 30, 2026. Also on May 14, 2026, the Company announced that Steve Watkins, current Vice President of Product Management for Rail Operations at the Company, will assume Mr. Fortune’s responsibilities and report directly to Kevin S.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 29, 2025
On October 29, 2025, CSX Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Kevin S. Boone to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Boone, who has most recently served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer since June 2021, succeeds Sean R. Pelkey, who separated from his employment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, also effective as of October 29, 2025. Upon his separation from employment, subject to his signing a customary employment separation agreement and release form, Mr. Pelkey will be eligible to receive compensation and benefits in accordance with the CSX Executive Severance Plan, the terms of which are described in the Company’s 2025 Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 25, 2025.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 29, 2025
Chief Executive Officer Transition On September 28, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Stephen Angel as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Angel succeeds Joseph R. Hinrichs, who separated from his employment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of September 27, 2025. Mr. Hinrichs also resigned from the Board effective upon his separation. In connection with his separation from employment, Mr. Hinrichs has entered into a separation agreement providing for his separation benefits provided for under his employment agreement. Mr. Angel, 70, is an accomplished executive with over 45 years of experience leading large, public companies and generating strong shareholder returns.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 27, 2025
On January 27, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Ann Begeman to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Begeman, 60, served as a member of the Surface Transportation Board (the “STB”) from 2011 through 2021, including in leadership roles as the STB’s Chairman and Acting Chairman, from 2017 to 2021, and as Vice Chairman. Prior to her tenure at the STB, she served in various positions in the U.S. Senate from 1992 to 2011, including as Republican Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, as the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s Deputy Staff Director and Transportation Policy Advisor, and as Legislative Director and Acting Chief of Staff for Senator John McCain. Since 2022, Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 12, 2024
On November 12, 2024, CSX Corporation (the “Company”) announced the retirement of Nathan D. Goldman, age 67, from the Company as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Goldman retires from the Company after a distinguished 21-year tenure with the Company. Mr. Goldman’s leadership was pivotal in steering the transformation of the business and the transition of three Chief Executive Officers in eight years, serving all three leaders and the Company’s Board of Directors with confidence.
Read the 8-K filing - May 10, 2024
CSX Corporation (“CSX”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Among other matters, the shareholders elected Anne Chow to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX, effective as of May 8, 2024. The Board has appointed Ms. Chow to the Compensation and Talent Management Committee and the Finance Committee.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 23, 2024
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX Corporation (“CSX” or the “Company”) and the Compensation and Talent Management Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) undertook a review of the compensation levels for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Joseph R. Hinrichs, and, based on this review, determined that increases to the annual base salary, target annual bonus opportunity and target long-term incentive opportunity for Mr. Hinrichs were appropriate. Accordingly, on February 16, 2024, the Board approved (i) a base salary increase from $1,400,000 to $1,500,000, (ii) a target annual bonus opportunity increase from 150% of base salary to 175% of base salary and (iii) a target long-term incentive opportunity increase from $10,000,000 to $11,400,000. In addition, the Board approved an increase in the annual cap on the aggregate incremental cost to the Company of Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 8, 2023
On September 8, 2023, CSX Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Michael A. Cory, age 61, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 25, 2023. Mr. Cory’s appointment is the culmination of the Company’s search for a new head of all operations functions. Mr. Cory is a seasoned railroad executive with more than 40 years of operations experience. He previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Canadian National Railway Company (“CN”), from 2016 to 2019. Mr. Cory started with CN in 1981, and throughout his long-tenured career with the railroad, he held various operational positions, and also customer service and marketing positions. He currently serves as the president of CFG Consulting Inc., where he provides transportation consulting services. In connection with Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 4, 2023
On August 4, 2023, CSX Corporation (the “Company” or “CSX”) announced the separation from employment of Jamie J. Boychuk, Executive Vice President – Operations, effective immediately, under circumstances that make him eligible for severance benefits under the CSX Executive Severance Plan (the “Executive Severance Plan”). Upon his separation, subject to his signing a customary employment separation agreement and release form, Mr. Boychuk will be eligible to receive compensation and benefits in accordance with the Executive Severance Plan, the terms of which are described in CSX’s 2023 Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2023 and the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 12, 2023.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 12, 2023
Amendment to Executive Severance Plan On July 11, 2023, the Compensation and Talent Management Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of CSX Corporation (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Executive Severance Plan (the “Amended Severance Plan”), which is intended to clarify certain terms regarding the treatment of a participant’s outstanding equity awards in the event of a qualifying termination of employment with the Company. The Company originally adopted the Executive Severance Plan on September 14, 2022, as disclosed on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 15, 2022.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 21, 2023
On February 15, 2023, the Compensation and Talent Management Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of CSX Corporation (“CSX” or the “Company”) undertook a review of the Company's annual compensation levels for the Company's named executive officers, including a review of peer company compensation, and, based on this review, approved the following increases to the annual base salary and target annual bonus opportunity for Sean R. Pelkey, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: (i) a base salary increase from $600,000 to $660,000 and (ii) a target annual bonus opportunity increase from 90% of base salary to 100% of base salary.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 15, 2022
Chief Executive Officer Transition On September 15, 2022, CSX Corporation (the “Company”) announced that, as part of a planned succession process, its Board of Directors appointed Joseph R. Hinrichs as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 26, 2022. Mr. Hinrichs succeeds James M. Foote, who announced that he plans to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as from the Board of Directors, effective September 26, 2022. Mr. Foote will continue to work with the Company through March 31, 2023 as an advisor to facilitate a seamless leadership transition. The terms of Mr. Foote’s transition agreement with the Company are described below. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 26, 2022
On January 24, 2022, CSX Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) of Sean R. Pelkey, age 42, to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Pelkey was previously appointed to the position of Vice President and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as announced by the Company on June 7, 2021, and reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2021. Mr. Pelkey’s appointment is the culmination of the Company’s search for a permanent chief financial officer following the appointment of Kevin S. Boone, who most recently served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the position of Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In connection with Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 9, 2021
On June 7, 2021, CSX Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointments of Mark K. Wallace as Executive Vice President of CSX, Kevin S. Boone as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Sean R. Pelkey as Vice President and Acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wallace, who most recently served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, continues to receive treatments for cancer and will focus on special projects and initiatives supporting the President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boone, who joined the Company in September 2017, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Sean R. Pelkey, age 41, has been named Acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Pelkey joined CSX in 2005, and most recently served as Vice President of Finance and Treasury. Mr.
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- Feb 12, 2021
The Compensation & Talent Management Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX Corporation (“CSX” or the “Company”) undertook a review of the annual compensation of James Foote, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, including a review of peer company chief executive officer remuneration and other factors relating to Mr. Foote’s role and performance. Based on this review, the Committee recommended, and on February 10, 2021, the Board approved, increases to the annual base salary, target annual bonus opportunity and target long-term incentive opportunity for Mr. Foote, as follows: (i) a base salary increase from $1,250,000 to $1,500,000; (ii) a target annual bonus opportunity increase from $160% of base salary to 175% of base salary; and (iii) a target long-term incentive opportunity increase from $11,000,000 to $12,500,000. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 26, 2021
The Compensation & Talent Management Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of CSX Corporation (“CSX” or the “Company”) undertook a review of the annual compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. In recognition of their individual performance achievements, overall responsibilities and functional experience, and in an effort to retain and motivate executive leadership in the short- and long-term, on January 22, 2021, the Committee approved increases to the annual base salaries and target annual bonus opportunities for Kevin S. Boone, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jamie J. Boychuk, Executive Vice President - Operations and Nathan D. Goldman, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The changes were as follows: (i) for Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 13, 2020
On October 7, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Lt. General (Ret.) Thomas Bostick to serve as a member of the Board. Gen. Bostick, 64, served in the U.S. Army for 38 years. He served as the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After retiring from the military, Gen. Bostick was Chief Operating Officer of Intrexon Corporation and President of Intrexon Bioengineering (NASDAQ: XON; now Precigen NASDAQ: PGEN). The Board determined that Gen. Bostick qualifies as independent under the director independence standards set forth in the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the applicable NASDAQ listing standards. He will receive compensation consistent with that provided to all non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 25, 2020.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 8, 2020
On July 8, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSX Corporation (“CSX”) appointed James L. Wainscott to serve as a member of the Board. Mr. Wainscott, 63, is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AK Steel Holding Corporation, a leading steel production and manufacturing company. The Board determined that Mr. Wainscott qualifies as independent under the director independence standards set forth in the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the applicable NASDAQ listing standards. Mr. Wainscott was appointed to serve on the Finance Committee of the Board. He will receive compensation consistent with that provided to all non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 25, 2020. His appointment increases the size of the Board from ten directors to eleven. Mr.
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Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $14.1B | $2.9B | 20.5% | $1.54 | $43.7B |
| FY2024 | $14.5B | $3.5B | 23.9% | $1.79 | $42.8B |
| FY2023 | $14.7B | $3.7B | 25.0% | $1.82 | $42.5B |
| FY2022 | $14.9B | $4.1B | 27.7% | $1.92 | $41.3B |
| FY2021 | $12.5B | $3.8B | 30.2% | $1.68 | $40.5B |
| FY2020 | $10.6B | $2.8B | 26.1% | $1.20 | $39.8B |
| FY2019 | $11.9B | $3.3B | 27.9% | $1.39 | $38.3B |
| FY2018 | $12.3B | $3.3B | 27.0% | $3.84 | $36.7B |
Former directors and officers (28)
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