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Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
CSX Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $27.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.8%, from $26.50M to $27.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost shows relatively stable performance with a -0.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher interest costs indicate larger pension liabilities or rising discount rates, negatively impacting net earnings.
Detailed definition
The increase in the projected benefit obligation due to the passage of time. This represents the interest accrued on the...
Peer comparison
Standard financial disclosure for companies with defined benefit plans.
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other_defined_benefit_plan_interest_costHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $111.00M | $106.00M | $109.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -4.5% | +2.8% |
Range$106.00M – $111.00M
CAGR-0.9%
Avg YoY Growth-0.8%
Median YoY Growth-0.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CSX's defined benefit plan interest cost?
- CSX (CSX) reported defined benefit plan interest cost of $27.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has CSX's defined benefit plan interest cost changed year-over-year?
- CSX's defined benefit plan interest cost increased by 2.8% year-over-year, from $26.50M to $27.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for CSX's defined benefit plan interest cost?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), CSX's defined benefit plan interest cost has grown at a -0.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $111.00M to $109.00M.
- What does defined benefit plan interest cost mean?
- The interest expense accrued on the company's pension plan liabilities.