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Purchased services and rents
Norfolk Southern Purchased services and rents decreased by 6.5% to $522.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.8%, from $498.00M to $522.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Purchased services and rents shows an upward trend with a 5.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Rising costs may indicate increased reliance on third-party infrastructure or higher market rates for leased assets.
Detailed definition
This represents expenses incurred for services provided by third parties, including equipment leases, trackage rights, a...
Peer comparison
Standard in transportation and logistics sectors where infrastructure sharing and equipment leasing are common.
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other_purchased_services_and_rentsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $429.00M | $432.00M | $472.00M | $437.00M | $481.00M | $484.00M | $520.00M | $496.00M | $506.00M | $517.00M | $551.00M | $528.00M | $516.00M | $497.00M | $507.00M | $498.00M | $520.00M | $519.00M | $558.00M | $522.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.7% | +9.3% | -7.4% | +10.1% | +0.6% | +7.4% | -4.6% | +2.0% | +2.2% | +6.6% | -4.2% | -2.3% | -3.7% | +2.0% | -1.8% | +4.4% | -0.2% | +7.5% | -6.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +12.1% | +12.0% | +10.2% | +13.5% | +5.2% | +6.8% | +6.0% | +6.5% | +2.0% | -3.9% | -8.0% | -5.7% | +0.8% | +4.4% | +10.1% | +4.8% |
Range$429.00M – $558.00M
CAGR+4.2%
Avg YoY Growth+4.8%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q3 '24 |
|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $405.00M |
| Total | $497.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norfolk Southern's purchased services and rents?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported purchased services and rents of $522.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Norfolk Southern's purchased services and rents changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern's purchased services and rents increased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $498.00M to $522.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Norfolk Southern's purchased services and rents?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Norfolk Southern's purchased services and rents has grown at a 5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.73B to $2.10B.
- What does purchased services and rents mean?
- Costs paid to outside companies for services, equipment rentals, and facility access.