Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18

Operating Expenses

Shipping and Handling Costs

CSX Shipping and Handling Costs decreased by 7.0% to $2.23B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.4%, from $2.38B to $2.23B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Shipping and Handling Costs shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018

How to read this metric

Lower costs relative to revenue suggest improved operational efficiency in logistics and supply chain management.

Detailed definition

These costs encompass the logistics and operational expenses incurred to transport products to customers or third-party...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by companies with physical product distribution; peers may categorize these within cost of goods sold or operating expenses.

Metric ID: is_cop_shipping_and_handling_costs

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.30B$1.86B$2.06B$2.13B$2.11B$2.32B$2.27B$2.24B$2.22B$2.28B$2.37B$2.34B$2.25B$2.27B$2.43B$2.38B$2.29B$2.50B$2.40B$2.23B
QoQ Change+42.9%+11.0%+3.4%-0.9%+9.7%-1.9%-1.3%-1.1%+2.7%+3.9%-0.9%-3.9%+0.5%+7.4%-2.1%-3.8%+9.1%-4.1%-7.0%
YoY Change+62.6%+24.8%+10.2%+5.2%+5.0%-1.7%+4.1%+4.5%+1.6%-0.5%+2.9%+1.6%+1.7%+10.4%-1.4%-6.4%
Range$1.30B$2.50B
CAGR+12.0%
Avg YoY Growth+7.8%
Median YoY Growth+3.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Trucking Operating Segment$204.00M$213.00M$384.00M$206.00M$207.00M
Total$2.38B$2.29B$2.50B$2.40B$2.23B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSX's shipping and handling costs?
CSX (CSX) reported shipping and handling costs of $2.23B in Q1 2026.
How has CSX's shipping and handling costs changed year-over-year?
CSX's shipping and handling costs decreased by 6.4% year-over-year, from $2.38B to $2.23B.
What is the long-term trend for CSX's shipping and handling costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CSX's shipping and handling costs has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.93B to $9.57B.
What does shipping and handling costs mean?
The expenses related to moving products to their final destination.