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Mar 31, 2023
Rush Enterprises Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Rush Enterprises reported strong Q1 2023 results driven by focus on national accounts and pent-up demand.
Key Takeaways
Rush Enterprises reported a 22.3% increase in revenue to $1.912 billion and a net income of $90.5 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company's performance was driven by strong demand for new commercial vehicles and aftermarket parts and services.
Revenues reached $1.9 billion with a net income of $90.5 million.
Earnings per diluted share were $1.60.
The absorption ratio was 136.5%.
Strong revenues and profitability were due to pent-up demand for new commercial vehicles.
Forward Guidance
The company expects truck production to continue to improve and demand for new commercial vehicles to remain strong. Used truck values are expected to decline at a slower pace in the second quarter. The company will continue to expand its technician workforce with a focus on supporting national accounts and will continue to invest in its strategic initiatives which they believe will continue to drive aftermarket revenue growth this year.
Positive Outlook
- Truck production will continue to improve
- Demand for new commercial vehicles will remain strong
- Used truck value decline rate slowing
- Technician workforce expansion
- Strategic initiatives investment
Challenges Ahead
- Smaller operators impacted by inflation and interest rates
- Revenue growth from smaller customers not keeping pace with large fleets
- Monitoring housing market
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