Norfolk Southern (NSC) Revenue — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue for the quarter was essentially flat compared with the same quarter last year and showed a slight increase from the prior quarter. The reported figures indicate a stable top-line performance with minimal movement in either direction.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue for the quarter was essentially flat compared with the same quarter last year and showed a slight increase from the prior quarter. The reported figures indicate a stable top-line performance with minimal movement in either direction.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$3B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+0.8%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+0.2%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$12.2B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $3.1B | +2.2% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $3.1B | +1.7% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3B | -1.7% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $3B | +0.2% |
Revenue performance
Revenue increased modestly from the immediately preceding quarter, reflecting a small sequential improvement. Compared with the same quarter one year earlier, revenue was also slightly higher, though the year-over-year change was marginal.
Quarterly comparison
The current quarter's revenue was slightly above both the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter. The sequential and year-over-year changes were both positive but narrow, indicating a steady revenue level without significant growth or decline.
What to watch
Monitor whether the flat revenue trend persists in upcoming quarters, as the current quarter showed minimal change from both the prior quarter and the year-ago period.