Reported results
- Operating revenue was $7.2 billion, up 15%
- Reported net income was $2.1 billion and reported diluted EPS was $3.49
- Adjusted net income* was $2.1 billion and adjusted diluted EPS* was $3.53
- Reported operating ratio was 59.1%
- Adjusted operating ratio* was 58.8%
- Revenue carloads grew 6%
Guidance
- Reported earnings per share growth of high-single digit; consistent with attaining 3-year CAGR target of high-single to low-double digit through 2027
- Operating ratio improvement from core business; reported operating ratio challenged by high fuel prices
- Capital plan of $3.5 billion
- Pricing dollars in excess of inflation dollars
Notes
Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures exclude acquisition-related expenses.
Price and volatility reaction
The stock moved +3.5% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move.
| Measure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Close before release | 287.87 | 2026-10-21 |
| Close after release | 298.09 | 2026-10-22 |
| Realised move | +3.5% | close to close |
Source
The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-22 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.
