Cash on Hand for CSX (CSX)
According to CSX's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.11B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CSX
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Latest period
$1.11B
YoY change
-32.8%
5Y CAGR
-26.4%
Peak year (2020)
$3.13B
Latest annual
$675.00M
Cash on Hand history chart for CSX (CSX) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for CSX (CSX) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $675.00M | -32.8% | ||
| 2024 | $1.00B | -30.0% | ||
| 2023 | $1.44B | -31.2% | ||
| 2022 | $2.09B | -9.9% | ||
| 2021 | $2.32B | -26.0% | ||
| 2020 | $3.13B | +60.2% | ||
| 2019 | $1.95B | +75.9% | ||
| 2018 | $1.11B | +165.2% | ||
| 2017 | $419.00M | -58.9% | ||
| 2016 | $1.02B | -29.1% | ||
| 2015 | $1.44B | +49.6% | ||
| 2014 | $961.00M | -10.9% | ||
| 2013 | $1.08B | -21.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.37B | +5.0% | ||
| 2011 | $1.31B | -3.0% | ||
| 2010 | $1.35B | +23.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.09B | +46.3% | ||
| 2008 | $745.00M | +4.3% | ||
| 2007 | $714.00M | -20.7% | ||
| 2006 | $900.00M | +49.5% | ||
| 2005 | $602.00M | -29.9% | ||
| 2004 | $859.00M | +133.4% | ||
| 2003 | $368.00M | +39.4% | ||
| 2002 | $264.00M | -57.3% | ||
| 2001 | $618.00M | -9.6% | ||
| 2000 | $684.00M | -29.8% | ||
| 1999 | $974.00M | +82.7% | ||
| 1998 | $533.00M | -22.8% | ||
| 1997 | $690.00M | +1.2% | ||
| 1996 | $682.00M | +3.3% | ||
| 1995 | $660.00M | +23.4% | ||
| 1994 | $535.00M | +79.5% | ||
| 1993 | $298.00M | -43.8% | ||
| 1992 | $530.00M | +14.0% | ||
| 1991 | $465.00M | -23.6% | ||
| 1990 | $609.00M | +14.0% | ||
| 1989 | $534.00M | -14.6% | ||
| 1988 | $625.00M | -32.1% | ||
| 1987 | $921.00M | +192.4% | ||
| 1986 | $315.00M | +68.4% | ||
| 1985 | $187.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from CSX's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, CSX (CSX) reported cash and short-term investments of $675.00M – plunged 32.8% year-over-year.
CSX cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -26.4%, with a net decline across the window.
CSX cash and short-term investments peaked at $3.13B in 2020; the latest annual figure is $675.00M in 2025 (78.4% below peak).
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $3.13B in 2020 and its low of $187.00M in 1985.
CSX (CSX) sits 9th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.83B.
CSX Cash on Hand by Year
CSX Cash on Hand 2025: $675.00M
CSX cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $675.00M, plunged 32.8% below 2024.
CSX Cash on Hand 2024: $1.00B
CSX cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.00B, plunged 30.0% below 2023.
CSX Cash on Hand 2023: $1.44B
CSX cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.44B, plunged 31.2% below 2022.
CSX Cash on Hand 2022: $2.09B
CSX cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $2.09B, declined 9.9% below 2021.
CSX Cash on Hand 2021: $2.32B
CSX cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $2.32B.
See more financial history for CSX (CSX).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as CSX, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $29.40B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $12.93B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is CSX's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for CSX (CSX) is $1.11B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has CSX cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- CSX (CSX) cash and short-term investments changed -32.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of CSX cash and short-term investments?
- CSX (CSX) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -26.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did CSX cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- CSX cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $3.13B in 2020.
What was CSX cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- CSX (CSX) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.00B.
What was CSX cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- CSX (CSX) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $675.00M.
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