Current Liabilities

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations

Norfolk Southern Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations increased by 0.3% to $609.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.7%, from $555.00M to $609.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations shows relatively stable performance with a 0.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A high or increasing amount relative to cash reserves may signal liquidity pressure and the need for refinancing or capital raising.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations that must be repaid within the next twelve m...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing short-term solvency in any company with debt.

Metric ID: current_portion_long_term_debt_and_finance_lease

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.05B$558.00M$553.00M$1.15B$605.00M$605.00M$603.00M$403.00M$405.00M$405.00M$4.00M$4.00M$255.00M$555.00M$555.00M$555.00M$903.00M$607.00M$607.00M$609.00M
QoQ Change-46.8%-0.9%+108.5%-47.5%+0.0%-0.3%-33.2%+0.5%+0.0%-99.0%+0.0%>999%+117.6%+0.0%+0.0%+62.7%-32.8%+0.0%+0.3%
YoY Change-42.3%+8.4%+9.0%-65.0%-33.1%-33.1%-99.3%-99.0%-37.0%+37.0%>999%>999%+254.1%+9.4%+9.4%+9.7%
Range$4.00M$1.15B
CAGR-10.8%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+8.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norfolk Southern's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations of $609.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Norfolk Southern's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations changed year-over-year?
Norfolk Southern's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations increased by 9.7% year-over-year, from $555.00M to $609.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Norfolk Southern's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Norfolk Southern's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations has grown at a 0.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $579.00M to $607.00M.
What does current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations mean?
The amount of long-term debt and lease payments due within the next year.