Landstar System reported a decrease in revenue to $1.374 billion and diluted earnings per share (DEPS) of $1.85 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $1.975 billion in revenue and $3.05 DEPS in the same quarter of the previous year. The results reflect a softened domestic freight environment and difficult year-over-year comparisons following a record-setting 2022.
Revenue for Q2 2023 was $1.374 billion, a decrease from $1.975 billion in Q2 2022.
Diluted earnings per share (DEPS) for Q2 2023 were $1.85, down from $3.05 in Q2 2022.
The number of loads hauled via truck decreased by 16% compared to Q2 2022.
Revenue per load on loads hauled via truck decreased by 15% compared to Q2 2022.
Landstar anticipates revenue for the third quarter of 2023 to be in the range of $1.275 billion to $1.325 billion, with DEPS expected to be in the range of $1.65 to $1.75. This includes estimated insurance and claims costs of approximately 5.4% of BCO revenue and an effective income tax rate of 24.5%.
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