Business Segments · Purchased services
Reportable Segment — Purchased services
Norfolk Southern Reportable Segment — Purchased services increased by 4.2% to $418.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.2%, from $401.00M to $418.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Higher costs may indicate increased outsourcing or reliance on third-party capacity, while lower costs suggest greater internal operational control.
Detailed definition
This represents expenses paid to third-party vendors for services such as maintenance, logistics support, or specialized...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category for all major freight railroads.
Metric ID:
nsc_segment_reportable_segment_purchased_servicesHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $420.75M | $420.75M | $420.75M | $420.75M | $413.75M | $413.75M | $413.75M | $413.75M | $401.00M | $418.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -1.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -3.1% | +4.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.7% | -1.7% | -1.7% | -1.7% | -3.1% | +4.2% |
Range$401.00M – $420.75M
CAGR-0.3%
Avg YoY Growth-0.9%
Median YoY Growth-1.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — purchased services?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported reportable segment — purchased services of $418.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — purchased services changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — purchased services increased by 4.2% year-over-year, from $401.00M to $418.00M.
- What does reportable segment — purchased services mean?
- Costs incurred for services provided by external contractors or vendors.