Current Liabilities
Accrued interest
CSX Accrued interest increased by 42.9% to $243M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase generally reflects higher debt levels or timing differences in interest payment schedules.
Detailed definition
This represents the interest expense that has been incurred on debt obligations but has not yet been paid as of the bala...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for any company with significant debt financing.
Metric ID:
accrued_interestHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $172M | $170M | $243M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.2% | +42.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -1.2% | — |
Range$170M – $243M
Avg YoY Growth-1.2%
Median YoY Growth-1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CSX's accrued interest?
- CSX (CSX) reported accrued interest of $243M in Q1 2026.
- What does accrued interest mean?
- Interest that has been earned by lenders but not yet paid by the company.