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Union Pacific vs CSX: UNP and CSX compared
Union Pacific is the larger company: $7.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $4.0B for CSX (Q3 2026). Union Pacific is growing faster (+15% against +12% a year earlier). Union Pacific is more profitable, with an operating margin of 40.9% against 39.1%.
Where the money goes: UNP and CSX
Union Pacific (UNP) · Q3 2026
Union Pacific, Q3 2026: revenue $7.2B (+15% year over year), operating margin 40.9%, net earnings $2.1B, operating cash flow $2.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
CSX (CSX) · Q3 2026
CSX, Q3 2026: revenue $4.0B (+12% year over year), operating margin 39.1%, net earnings $1.1B, operating cash flow $1.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Union Pacific (UNP) | CSX (CSX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $7.2B | $4.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +15% | +12% |
| Operating margin | 40.9% | 39.1% |
| Net earnings | $2.1B | $1.1B |
| Net margin | 28.8% | 26.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.8B | $1.6B |
| Free cash flow | $1.8B | $1.0B |
| Market value | $177.1B | $94.2B |
| P/E | 23.2× | 26.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $331.38 | $53.81 |
Where the revenue comes from
Union Pacific
- Freight revenues: $6.8B (95%)
- Other revenues: $384M (5%)
CSX
- Total Merchandise: $2.5B (61%)
- Coal: $537M (13%)
- Metals and Equipment: $267M (7%)
- Minerals: $246M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Union Pacific or CSX?
Union Pacific is the larger company: $7.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $4.0B for CSX (Q3 2026).
Is Union Pacific or CSX growing faster?
Union Pacific is growing faster (+15% against +12% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Union Pacific or CSX?
Union Pacific is more profitable, with an operating margin of 40.9% against 39.1%.
More: Union Pacific earnings · how Union Pacific makes money · CSX earnings · how CSX makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 21, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.