CSX Corporation (CSX) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $4.13B
The free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX) is $4.13B. It is above its 12-month average by 86.45% ($2.21B).
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CSX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$4.13B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$2.21B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$2.79B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$2.85B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$2.37B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$1.95B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$1.55B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+86.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+47.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+44.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+74.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+112.04%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+165.65%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$4.13B
FCF Yield
4.68%
Price/FCF
21.4
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
CSX Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CSX Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $4.13B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $2.21B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $2.79B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $2.85B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $2.37B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $1.95B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CSX stock is $1.55B.
CSX Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.71B |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.72B |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.26B |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.49B |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.31B |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.64B |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.19B |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.90B |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.43B |
| 2016-12-31 | $643.00M |
| 2015-12-31 | $808.00M |
| 2014-12-31 | $894.00M |
| 2013-12-31 | $954.00M |
| 2012-12-31 | $605.00M |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.19B |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.42B |
| 2009-12-31 | $613.00M |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.17B |
| 2007-12-31 | $411.00M |
| 2006-12-31 | $419.00M |
| 2005-12-31 | $-1.13B |
| 2004-12-31 | $361.00M |
| 2003-12-31 | $-469.00M |
| 2002-12-31 | $47.00M |
| 2001-12-31 | $-103.00M |
| 2000-12-31 | $-853.00M |
| 1999-12-31 | $-1.20B |
| 1998-12-31 | $-479.00M |
| 1997-12-31 | $433.00M |
| 1996-12-31 | $217.00M |
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About CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation, operating through its subsidiaries, stands as a leading provider of rail-based cargo transportation services. The company offers a wide range of services, including general rail freight, the movement of intermodal containers and trailers, and specialized transport solutions such as efficient rail-to-truck transfers and the handling of bulk commodities. CSX facilitates the shipment of a diverse array of goods, encompassing industrial chemicals, agricultural and food products, automotive components and finished vehicles, minerals, timber products, fertilizers, and various metals and heavy equipment. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in energy supply chains, transporting coal, coke, and iron ore to power generation facilities, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, and also manages the export of coal via deep-water port access. The company's intermodal operations leverage a robust network of approximately 30 terminals to transport manufactured consumer goods in containers. This also includes drayage services, managing the initial pickup and final delivery of intermodal freight. For the automotive industry, CSX provides dedicated distribution centers and storage locations, and extends its reach to clients without direct rail access by orchestrating transfers of products like plastics and ethanol from rail to road. CSX's substantial infrastructure features an extensive rail network spanning approximately 19,500 route miles. This network strategically connects numerous population centers across 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and extends into the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Powering these operations, CSX owns and leases around 3,500 locomotives. Its rail lines also provide direct connections to various production and distribution facilities, enhancing supply chain efficiency. Established in 1978, CSX Corporation has its headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Stephen F. Angel