CSX Corp (CSX) awards stock options and RSUs to CHRO Chand

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CHAND M RIZWAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CSX Corporation reported that Chief Human Resources Officer Rizwan M. Chand received new long-term equity awards. On February 26, 2026, he was granted 58,448 options and 11,724 restricted stock units under the CSX Corporation 2026–2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Both the options and restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on February 26, 2027, February 26, 2028, and February 26, 2029, tying his compensation to the company’s multi-year performance.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CHAND M RIZWAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

500 WATER STREET

(Street)

JACKSONVILLE FL 32202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CSX CORP [ CSX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHRO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/26/2026		A		11,724(1)	A	$0	11,724	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Option	$42.65	02/26/2026		A		58,448(2)		(3)	02/26/2036	Common Stock	58,448	$0	58,448	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units awarded pursuant to the CSX Corporation 2026-2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units vest in three equal installments on February 26, 2027, February 26, 2028 and February 26, 2029.

2. Options awarded pursuant to the CSX Corporation 2026 - 2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

3. The options vest in three equal installments on February 26, 2027, February 26, 2028 and February 26, 2029.

	Kacey D. Heekin-Luchin, Attorney-in-Fact	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CSX (CSX) disclose about Rizwan Chand’s new equity awards?

CSX disclosed that CHRO Rizwan M. Chand received long-term equity awards. He was granted 58,448 stock options and 11,724 restricted stock units under the CSX Corporation 2026–2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan on February 26, 2026.

How many stock options did the CSX CHRO acquire in this Form 4 filing?

The CSX Chief Human Resources Officer acquired 58,448 stock options. These options were granted under the CSX Corporation 2026–2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan and will vest in three equal installments across 2027, 2028, and 2029, aligning with multi-year performance.

How many CSX shares or units were granted to Rizwan Chand in common stock form?

Rizwan M. Chand was granted 11,724 common-share-based restricted stock units. These units were awarded under the CSX Corporation 2026–2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments starting February 26, 2027.

When do Rizwan Chand’s CSX restricted stock units vest under the 2026–2028 plan?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments. Vesting dates are February 26, 2027, February 26, 2028, and February 26, 2029, providing a structured, multi-year incentive for the CSX Chief Human Resources Officer.

What is the vesting schedule for the CSX stock options granted to the CHRO?

The CSX stock options vest in three equal annual installments. They are scheduled to vest on February 26, 2027, February 26, 2028, and February 26, 2029, mirroring the restricted stock unit vesting schedule under the 2026–2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Is the Form 4 for CSX’s CHRO a purchase or a grant of securities?

The Form 4 reflects grants of securities, not market purchases. It records a grant or award acquisition of stock options and restricted stock units to the CSX Chief Human Resources Officer as part of the 2026–2028 Long-Term Incentive Plan.