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Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Norfolk Southern Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable increased by 3475.0% to $135.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.2%, from $165.00M to $135.00M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often signals rising sales or slower collections, while a decrease suggests improved collection efficiency or declining sales volume.
Detailed definition
Measures the net change in amounts owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on credit. It reflec...
Peer comparison
A fundamental working capital metric used by all companies to assess cash conversion cycles.
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other_increase_decrease_in_accounts_receivableHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.00M | $6.00M | $94.00M | $136.00M | -$56.00M | $22.00M | -$79.00M | $122.00M | $51.00M | -$8.00M | $113.00M | $165.00M | -$108.00M | -$4.00M | $135.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +500.0% | >999% | +44.7% | -141.2% | +139.3% | -459.1% | +254.4% | -58.2% | -115.7% | >999% | +46.0% | -165.5% | +96.3% | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | >999% | <-999% | -76.6% | -158.1% | +317.9% | +131.8% | +89.9% | -7.4% | +223.5% | <-999% | -103.5% | -18.2% |
Range-$108.00M – $165.00M
CAGR+306.1%
Avg YoY Growth+968.0%
Median YoY Growth-12.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norfolk Southern's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported increase (decrease) in accounts receivable of $135.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Norfolk Southern's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern's increase (decrease) in accounts receivable decreased by 18.2% year-over-year, from $165.00M to $135.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in accounts receivable mean?
- The change in the amount of money customers owe the company for past purchases.