Operating

Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain (Loss)

CSX Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain (Loss) remained flat by 0.0% to -$16.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 159.8%, from $26.75M to -$16.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain (Loss) shows a downward trend with a 78.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

Gains improve the net position of the pension plan, while losses increase the liability, potentially requiring future cash contributions.

Detailed definition

Non-cash adjustments to the pension benefit obligation resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions such as discount...

Peer comparison

Commonly found in the notes to financial statements for companies with large pension plans.

Metric ID: cat_pension_actuarial_gain_loss

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$20.00M$107.00M-$64.00M
YoY Change+635.0%-159.8%
Range-$64.00M$107.00M
CAGR+78.9%
Avg YoY Growth+237.6%
Median YoY Growth+237.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSX's defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss)?
CSX (CSX) reported defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss) of -$16.00M in Q4 2025.
How has CSX's defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss) changed year-over-year?
CSX's defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss) decreased by 159.8% year-over-year, from $26.75M to -$16.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CSX's defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss)?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), CSX's defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss) has grown at a 78.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$20.00M to -$64.00M.
What does defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss) mean?
Changes in pension liability values caused by updates to actuarial assumptions.