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CSX (CSX) Cash Flow Waterfall

Trace CSX's cash from operations down to free cash flow, then see where FCF goes — capex, buybacks, dividends, and debt repayment.

Operating CF

$4.63B

Capex

−$501.00M

Free Cash Flow

$4.13B

FCF Margin

+89.2%

Cash flow waterfall for CSX (CSX) — TTM through Q1 2026

Free cash flow: $4.13B

Note: Other Investing is large — driven mainly by acquisitions and investment activity.

Cash flow breakdown for CSX (CSX) — TTM through Q1 2026

  • Operating Cash Flow$4.63B
  • Capital Expenditure−$501.00M
  • Free Cash Flow$4.13B
  • Other Investing−$2.27B
  • Share Buybacks−$867.00M
  • Dividends Paid−$987.00M
  • Net Debt Change−$313.00M
  • Other Financing & FX$133.00M
  • Net Cash Decrease−$175.00M
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