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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)
CSX Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) decreased by 0.2% to 1.9B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.6%, from 1.9B to 1.9B.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests share issuance, while a decrease often results from share buyback programs.
Detailed definition
This represents the average number of common shares outstanding during a reporting period, excluding the dilutive effect...
Peer comparison
Standardized metric used to calculate basic EPS across all industries.
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other_weighted_average_number_of_shares_outstanding_basicHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 2.3B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2.1B | 2.1B | 2B | 2B | 2B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.5% | -2.2% | -1.4% | -1.7% | -3.2% | -1.7% | -1.3% | -1.8% | -0.7% | -0.4% | -2.4% | -1.2% | -0.2% | -0.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -4.9% | -5.1% | -6.1% | -6.4% | -6.0% | -4.7% | -3.8% | -2.9% | -3.5% | -4.0% | -3.7% | -1.6% |
Range1.9B – 2.3B
CAGR-5.5%
Avg YoY Growth-4.4%
Median YoY Growth-4.3%
Current Streak14+ quarters decline
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CSX's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)?
- CSX (CSX) reported weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) of 1.9B in Q1 2026.
- How has CSX's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) changed year-over-year?
- CSX's weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) decreased by 1.6% year-over-year, from 1.9B to 1.9B.
- What does weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) mean?
- The average number of common shares held by investors during the period.