Old Dominion Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Old Dominion Freight Line reported a decrease in revenue for the second straight quarter due to a sluggish industrial economy. Despite a decline in LTL tons, the company saw an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight. The operating ratio increased due to higher fringe benefit costs, including phantom stock expense.
Revenue decreased year-over-year due to a sluggish industrial economy.
LTL tons declined, but yield continued to improve and volumes began to stabilize.
LTL revenue per hundredweight increased, reflecting price discipline and market share maintenance.
Operating ratio increased due to higher fringe benefit costs, including phantom stock expense.
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Forward Guidance
Old Dominion expects to continue executing its strategic plan, focusing on superior service and investing in its service center network, technology, and employees to achieve long-term profitable growth and deliver greater value to shareholders.
Positive Outlook
- Continued execution of strategic plan
- Focus on delivering superior service at a fair price
- Investment in service center network
- Investment in technology
- Investment in OD Family of employees
Challenges Ahead
- Competitive environment with respect to industry capacity and pricing
- Economic factors such as recessions and global uncertainty
- Changes in relationships with significant customers
- Increases in driver and maintenance technician compensation
- Costs and potential liabilities related to compliance with governmental laws and regulations
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income