Operating

Non-cash Labor and Related Expense

CSX Non-cash Labor and Related Expense decreased by 2.8% to $812.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.1%, from $821.00M to $812.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Non-cash Labor and Related Expense shows an upward trend with a 6.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher reliance on equity-based incentives, which may impact future dilution.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the portion of labor-related compensation expenses that do not involve an immediate cash outflow, s...

Peer comparison

Commonly found in cash flow statements under 'Stock-based compensation' or 'Non-cash employee benefits' for most public companies.

Metric ID: ms_labor_and_related_expense_non_cash

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$596.00M$631.00M$703.00M$692.00M$684.00M$759.00M$750.00M$729.00M$748.00M$761.00M$814.00M$805.00M$766.00M$806.00M$788.00M$821.00M$791.00M$815.00M$835.00M$812.00M
QoQ Change+5.9%+11.4%-1.6%-1.2%+11.0%-1.2%-2.8%+2.6%+1.7%+7.0%-1.1%-4.8%+5.2%-2.2%+4.2%-3.7%+3.0%+2.5%-2.8%
YoY Change+14.8%+20.3%+6.7%+5.3%+9.4%+0.3%+8.5%+10.4%+2.4%+5.9%-3.2%+2.0%+3.3%+1.1%+6.0%-1.1%
Range$596.00M$835.00M
CAGR+6.7%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Rail Operations$774.00M$736.00M$758.00M$781.00M$763.00M
Total$821.00M$791.00M$815.00M$835.00M$812.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSX's non-cash labor and related expense?
CSX (CSX) reported non-cash labor and related expense of $812.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CSX's non-cash labor and related expense changed year-over-year?
CSX's non-cash labor and related expense decreased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $821.00M to $812.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CSX's non-cash labor and related expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CSX's non-cash labor and related expense has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.55B to $3.26B.
What does non-cash labor and related expense mean?
Non-cash labor costs, such as stock-based compensation, added back to net income.