Old Dominion Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Old Dominion Freight Line reported a slight decrease in revenue but improved its operating ratio by 60 basis points to 81.4%. Earnings per diluted share increased to $1.11. The company's performance was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the latter half of March, leading to a decline in demand.
Operating ratio improved by 60 basis points to a first-quarter record of 81.4%.
Earnings per diluted share increased to $1.11, up from $1.10 in the prior year.
Revenue decreased slightly due to a 3.9% decrease in LTL tons per day, which was partially offset by a 2.6% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight.
The company experienced a significant increase in average weight per shipment due to changes in the domestic economy.
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Forward Guidance
The company will continue to focus on managing variable costs and controlling discretionary spending, while remaining focused on the long-term potential of the business to support customers when business levels return to normal.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income