Company / Operating Cash Flow
Norfolk Southern Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$4.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.2B / $4.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#22 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
Among 357 Industrials companies, Norfolk Southern is in the top 6% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.0B in FY2018 to $4.4B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.2%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $3.2B to $4.4B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in IndustrialsTop 6% of 357This company $4.4B Sector average $943.1M
▼
+362.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 7.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #22 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.03 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 24.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.4B | +7.6% |
| FY2024 | $4.1B | +27.5% |
| FY2023 | $3.2B | -12.6% |
| FY2022 | $3.6B | -6.6% |
| FY2021 | $3.9B | +4.5% |
| FY2020 | $3.7B | +14.5% |
| FY2019 | $3.3B | +7.2% |
| FY2018 | $3.0B | -6.7% |
| FY2017 | $3.3B | +7.2% |
| FY2016 | $3.0B | +4.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026