Business Segments · Net Income

Reportable Segment — Net Income

Norfolk Southern Reportable Segment — Net Income decreased by 23.1% to $547.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 27.1%, from $750.00M to $547.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toNet Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher overall profitability and value creation for shareholders.

Detailed definition

This is the final bottom-line profit for the segment after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and non-controlling...

Peer comparison

The primary metric for comparing segment-level profitability and contribution to total corporate earnings among peers.

Metric ID: nsc_segment_reportable_segment_net_income

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$456.75M$456.75M$456.75M$456.75M$1.10B$750.00M$711.00M$547.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+140.6%-31.8%-5.2%-23.1%
YoY Change+140.6%-35.3%-27.1%
Range$456.75M$1.10B
CAGR+10.9%
Avg YoY Growth+26.1%
Median YoY Growth-27.1%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — net income?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported reportable segment — net income of $547.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — net income changed year-over-year?
Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — net income decreased by 27.1% year-over-year, from $750.00M to $547.00M.
What does reportable segment — net income mean?
The final net profit or loss generated by the business segment.