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Dec 31, 2023

Old Dominion Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Old Dominion's financial performance reflected a slight increase in revenue and earnings per diluted share, driven by yield-improvement initiatives and consistent LTL service demand, despite economic softness.

Key Takeaways

Old Dominion Freight Line reported a slight increase in fourth-quarter revenue and earnings per diluted share, marking the first year-over-year increase for the year. Revenue growth was primarily driven by a 3.0% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight, offsetting a 2.0% decrease in LTL tons per day. The company's operating ratio increased to 71.8%, with notable increases in insurance and claims expenses.

Fourth-quarter revenue increased slightly due to a 3.0% rise in LTL revenue per hundredweight.

LTL tons per day decreased by 2.0%, while LTL shipments per day and overall market share improved.

Operating ratio increased to 71.8%, impacted by higher insurance and claims expenses.

Capital expenditures for 2024 are projected to be approximately $750 million.

Total Revenue
$1.5B
Previous year: $1.49B
+0.2%
EPS
$1.47
Previous year: $1.46
+0.7%
LTL Revenue Per CWT
$32.2
Previous year: $31.3
+3.0%
LTL Shipments
3.02M
Previous year: 2.98M
+1.5%
LTL Tons
2.28M
Previous year: 2.33M
-2.0%
Gross Profit
$529M
Previous year: $528M
+0.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$434M
Previous year: $186M
+132.8%
Total Assets
$5.51B
Previous year: $4.84B
+13.9%

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Forward Guidance

Old Dominion expects its aggregate capital expenditures for 2024 to total approximately $750 million, including planned expenditures of $350 million for real estate and service center expansion projects; $325 million for tractors and trailers; and $75 million for information technology and other assets.

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