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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)
$1.71B-37.05% 1Y
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CSX Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

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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

DATEFREE 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

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.

Jacksonville, FL
23,400 employees
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Stephen F. Angel