10-Q quarterly report · filed Jul 23, 2026

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q2 2026 10-Q Quarterly Report

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Norfolk Southern (NSC) filed its Q2 2026 10-Q quarterly report on Jul 23, 2026 for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026. Quarterly revenue was $3.5B (up 11.4% year over year) with net income of $734M.

Q2 2026 key financials · XBRL

Revenue
$3.5B
+11.4% YoY · +15.6% QoQ
Net income
$734M
−4.4% YoY · +34.2% QoQ
Operating margin
32.4%
EPS (diluted)
$3.26
−4.4% YoY · +34.2% QoQ

Source: XBRL data from the Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q2 2026 10-Q on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Norfolk Southern Q2 2026 10-Q analysis

AI summary of MD&A and risk factor updates

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Q2 revenue $3,465M, up 11% YoY from $3,110M
  • GAAP operating margin 32.4% vs 37.8% YoY; adjusted margin 34.5% vs 36.6%
  • Best segment Intermodal revenue $908M, up 22%; worst Agriculture, forest and consumer products revenue $673M, up 4%
  • Operating cash flow $1.4B, down from $2.0B; cash $1.1B vs $1.5B at December 31, 2025
  • Headwinds: fuel expense up 85%; merger expenses $51M; fuel expense expected higher for the remainder of the year

Risk Factors

  • No material changes; 2025 Form 10-K risk factors incorporated by reference
  • Merger Agreement restricts share repurchases without Union Pacific consent
  • $6.3 billion remains authorized for repurchase as of June 30, 2026
  • Repurchases suspended upon entering the Merger Agreement

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