Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Materials and Supplies
Norfolk Southern Increase (Decrease) in Materials and Supplies increased by 257.7% to $41.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1125.0%, from -$4.00M to $41.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease in inventory releases cash, while an increase indicates higher spending on stockpiling supplies, potentially due to supply chain concerns or expansion.
Detailed definition
This tracks the change in the value of inventory held for operational use, such as fuel, spare parts, and maintenance su...
Peer comparison
Railroads maintain significant inventories for track maintenance; peers generally manage these levels to balance operational readiness with cash efficiency.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_materials_and_suppliesHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.00M | -$11.00M | -$17.00M | $46.00M | $25.00M | $9.00M | $10.00M | $31.00M | $6.00M | $38.00M | -$4.00M | $40.00M | -$16.00M | -$26.00M | $41.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -320.0% | -54.5% | +370.6% | -45.7% | -64.0% | +11.1% | +210.0% | -80.6% | +533.3% | -110.5% | >999% | -140.0% | -62.5% | +257.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +400.0% | -80.4% | -60.0% | — | -33.3% | +280.0% | -166.7% | +5.3% | — | — | >999% |
Range-$26.00M – $46.00M
CAGR+82.4%
Avg YoY Growth+183.7%
Median YoY Growth-14.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norfolk Southern's increase (decrease) in materials and supplies?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported increase (decrease) in materials and supplies of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Norfolk Southern's increase (decrease) in materials and supplies changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern's increase (decrease) in materials and supplies increased by 1125.0% year-over-year, from -$4.00M to $41.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in materials and supplies mean?
- The change in the value of inventory held for operational maintenance and daily use.