Operating
Change in materials and supplies
Norfolk Southern Change 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.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal anticipated maintenance needs or supply chain hedging, while a decrease may indicate inventory depletion or improved operational efficiency.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the net change in the value of inventory held for maintenance, repair, and operations, such as sp...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Change in Inventory' or 'Change in Materials and Supplies' found in the operating section of the cash flow statement for industrial and logistics peers.
Metric ID:
unp_change_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 change in materials and supplies?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported change in materials and supplies of $41.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Norfolk Southern's change in materials and supplies changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern's change in materials and supplies increased by 1125.0% year-over-year, from -$4.00M to $41.00M.
- What does change in materials and supplies mean?
- The net change in the value of maintenance and operational supplies held in inventory.