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Mar 31, 2021
Old Dominion Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Old Dominion reported strong profitable growth with double-digit increases in revenue and operating income for Q1 2021.
Key Takeaways
Old Dominion Freight Line reported a 14.1% increase in revenue, driven by an 8.3% increase in LTL tons and a 5.6% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight. The operating ratio improved to a company record of 76.1%.
Revenue increased by 14.1% due to an increase in LTL tons and LTL revenue per hundredweight.
Operating ratio improved by 530 basis points to 76.1%.
The company added a significant number of new employees during the quarter.
The company believes the domestic economy is getting stronger while industry capacity is generally limited.
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Forward Guidance
Old Dominion expects to continue investing in long-term capacity and expanding its workforce to support additional growth.
Positive Outlook
- The company intends to continue to increase its workforce in the second quarter to support the ongoing acceleration in volumes.
- The company remains firmly committed to its strategy of delivering superior service at a fair price.
- The company will continue to invest in long-term capacity to support additional growth.
- The company's team's efforts have created a unique position for them within the LTL industry.
- The company is confident that the continued execution of their strategic plan can produce additional growth in earnings and increase shareholder value.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenges associated with executing the company's growth strategy.
- Risks related to public health epidemics and pandemics.
- Changes in relationships with significant customers.
- Exposure to claims related to cargo loss and damage, property damage, personal injury, workers’ compensation and healthcare.
- The availability and cost of new equipment, including regulatory changes and supply constraints that could impact the cost of these assets.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income