Operating

Stock-Based Comp

CSX Stock-Based Comp increased by 18.2% to $13.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.1%, from $14.00M to $13.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows a downward trend with a -20.4% CAGR.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

Higher levels suggest significant use of equity as compensation, which may dilute existing shareholders but aligns employee interests with long-term performance.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and management. It reflects...

Peer comparison

Standard metric across all public companies; high levels are common in growth-oriented or tech-heavy industries.

Metric ID: operating_allocated_share_based_compensation_expense

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$27.00M$13.00M$35.00M$36.00M$13.00M$8.00M$17.00M$13.00M$17.00M$15.00M$15.00M$16.00M$13.00M$16.00M$14.00M$15.00M$14.00M$11.00M$13.00M
QoQ Change-51.9%+169.2%+2.9%-63.9%-38.5%+112.5%-23.5%+30.8%-11.8%+0.0%+6.7%-18.8%+23.1%-12.5%+7.1%-6.7%-21.4%+18.2%
YoY Change-51.9%-38.5%-51.4%-63.9%+30.8%+87.5%-11.8%+23.1%-23.5%+6.7%-12.5%+15.4%-12.5%-7.1%
Range$8.00M$36.00M
CAGR-15.0%
Avg YoY Growth-7.8%
Median YoY Growth-12.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSX's stock-based comp?
CSX (CSX) reported stock-based comp of $13.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CSX's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
CSX's stock-based comp decreased by 7.1% year-over-year, from $14.00M to $13.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CSX's stock-based comp?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), CSX's stock-based comp has grown at a -20.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $107.00M to $54.00M.
What does stock-based comp mean?
The non-cash cost of stock-based awards granted to employees.