Rush Enterprises Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Rush Enterprises reported strong financial results for Q1 2021, with revenues of $1.232 billion and net income of $45.3 million, or $0.79 per diluted share. The company's performance was driven by the continuing economic recovery and strong demand for aftermarket products and services, as well as Class 8 new and used trucks.
Revenues reached $1.232 billion, and net income was $45.3 million.
Earnings per diluted share were $0.79.
The absorption ratio was 122.6%.
The board declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share of Class A and Class B common stock.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects the general economic recovery to continue and sales to increase throughout the year as vehicle availability increases. They also anticipate that parts and service revenues will improve steadily, leading to strong financial results in 2021.
Positive Outlook
- General economic recovery to continue.
- Sales expected to increase as vehicle availability increases.
- Parts and service revenues expected to improve steadily.
- Continued focus on expense management.
- Strong demand for new Class 8 trucks.
Challenges Ahead
- Industry will likely be impacted by supply constraints over the next few quarters.
- Supply constraints affecting the availability of new commercial vehicles.
- Component manufacturers’ supply chain issues impacting new Class 8 truck sales.
- Potential softening of used commercial vehicle demand and pricing as more new vehicles become available.
- Winter storms throughout Texas and the Southern United States negatively impacted revenue in the first quarter