Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
Reportable Segment — Purchased services and rents
Norfolk Southern Reportable Segment — Purchased services and rents increased by 2.2% to $414.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate higher reliance on third-party contractors or increased equipment leasing to handle volume surges, while a decrease could signal improved asset utilization or a shift toward insourcing.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the aggregate costs incurred by the reportable segment for third-party services and the leasing o...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Purchased Services and Rents' or 'Equipment and Other Rents' reported by other Class-I railroads, reflecting the balance between owned versus leased assets and internal versus external service models.
nsc_segment_reportable_segment_purchased_services_and_rentsHistorical Data
| Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $405.00M | $414.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +2.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — purchased services and rents?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported reportable segment — purchased services and rents of $414.00M in Q3 2025.
- What does reportable segment — purchased services and rents mean?
- The total cost of outsourcing operational services and renting equipment required to run the business segment.