Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

Industry: Railroads

Fortune Rank: 167

BNI is engaged in the rail transportation business through Burlington Northern Railroad Co. For the 6 months ended 6/30/05, revenues rose 18% to $6.12B. Net income rose 55% to $687M. Revenues reflect revenue growth at the Consumer Products' freight business driven by increased volumes in the international and truckload sectors, price increases, and increased fuel surcharges. Net income also reflects an increased absorption of operating expenses.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) engaged in the rail transportation business primarily in North America through its subsidiaries. The Company's principal operating subsidiary is BNSF Railway. As of December 31, 2004, BNSF Railway operates over a railroad system consisting of approximately 32,000 route miles of track (excluding second, third and fourth main tracks, yard tracks and sidings), approximately 24,000 miles of which are owned route miles, including easements, in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF Railway also operates various facilities and equipment to support its transportation system, including its infrastructure and locomotives and freight cars. It also owns or leases other equipment to support rail operations, including highway trailers, containers and vehicles.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation is a Fortune 500 company. In 2010 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation was ranked number 167 on the Fortune 500 list, making it the 167th largest company in the United States when judged by revenue.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation achieved revenue of $14,016.00 million in 2010 and earned a profit of $1,721.00 million.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation's rank changes

The company's ranking in 2010 was a decline from 2009 when it was ranked 142nd on the Fortune 500. The Previous ranking was based on its 2009 revenue of $18,018 million (a change of -4 million compared to 2010) and profits of $2,115 million (a change of -1 million compared to 2010).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than the revenue a company earns. If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation would be ranked 79th rather than 167th due to its profits of $1,721 in 2010.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Revenue* Profit* Fortune Ranking
201014,0161,721167
200918,0182,115142
200815,8021,829160
200714,9851,887157
200612,9871,531171

* US$ Million

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