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Landstar System (LSTR)
NASDAQ:LSTR
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.14Last Year’s EPS
1.32Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2025
|% Change Since: -7.67%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong performance in heavy-haul and non-truck transportation services, and a healthy balance sheet. However, these positives were tempered by declines in BCO truck count, soft demand in core services, and increased insurance costs. The company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities.Company Guidance
During the 2025 year-end earnings call, Landstar System Incorporated provided guidance highlighting several key metrics from their 2024 fiscal year performance. The company achieved approximately $498 million in heavy-haul revenue, marking a record for this service line, driven by a 9% increase in revenue per load and a 3% increase in volume. In the fourth quarter of 2024, truckload revenue per load increased by 3.1% year-over-year, with unsided/platform revenue per load rising by 8%. However, the number of loads hauled via truck decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous year. Despite these challenges, the company's balance sheet remained robust, with $567 million in cash and short-term investments at year-end. The company repurchased approximately 452,000 shares, deploying over $82 million in capital for buybacks and declared a $2 per share special dividend. Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2025, Landstar anticipates revenue in the range of $1.075 billion to $1.175 billion and earnings per share between $1.05 and $1.25, with a focus on maintaining a variable contribution margin between 14.0% and 14.3%.Record Heavy-Haul Revenue
Heavy-haul service generated approximately $498 million during the 2024 fiscal year, with a 9% increase in revenue per load and a 3% increase in volume.
Strong Balance Sheet
Landstar ended the quarter with $567 million in cash and short-term investments. Cash flow from operations for the fiscal year was $287 million, with capital expenditures of $31 million.
Positive Performance in Non-Truck Transportation
Non-truck transportation service revenue increased by 20% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, driven by a 23% increase in ocean revenue per shipment and a 15% increase in ocean volumes.
Improvement in Safety Performance
Accident frequency rate improved to 0.59 DOT reportable accidents per million miles, approximately 2% better than the 2023 fiscal year.
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LSTR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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LSTR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 | $172.54 | $166.57 | -3.46% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | $177.70 | $174.25 | -1.94% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $190.42 | $186.86 | -1.87% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | $167.75 | $173.95 | +3.70% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Landstar System (LSTR) report earnings?
Landstar System (LSTR) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Landstar System (LSTR) earnings time?
Landstar System (LSTR) earnings time is at Apr 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LSTR EPS forecast?
LSTR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.14.
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