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Mar 31
Rush Enterprises Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Reported First Quarter 2025 Results
Key Takeaways
Rush Enterprises reported revenues of $1.85 billion and net income of $60.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, with diluted earnings per share of $0.73. The company faced challenging market conditions, including a freight recession and economic uncertainty, which impacted new truck sales. Despite these headwinds, the company's focus on strategic initiatives and a diversified customer base, particularly in vocational and public sectors, helped offset some of the weakness.
Revenues decreased slightly to $1.85 billion in Q1 2025 from $1.87 billion in Q1 2024.
Net income fell to $60.3 million in Q1 2025 from $71.6 million in Q1 2024.
Diluted EPS was $0.73 in Q1 2025, down from $0.88 in Q1 2024.
The dealership absorption ratio was 128.6% in Q1 2025, compared to 130.1% in Q1 2024.
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Rush Enterprises Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
New and Used Commercial Vehicle Sales Revenue
CapyFin.comAftermarket Products and Services Sales Revenue
CapyFin.comLease and Rental Sales Revenue
CapyFin.comFinance and Insurance Revenue
CapyFin.comOther Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company expects a slight improvement in aftermarket revenues and new Class 8 truck sales in Q2 2025 due to the timing of fleet deliveries. Demand from vocational and public sector customers is anticipated to remain strong throughout 2025. Uncertainty surrounding tariffs and emissions regulations is causing customers to delay decisions, creating a blind spot for the second half of 2025.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipate slight improvement in aftermarket revenues in Q2 2025.
- Expect a slight improvement in new Class 8 truck sales in Q2 2025.
- Demand for new Class 8 vehicles from vocational and public sector customers remains healthy.
- Anticipate continued strong sales to vocational and public sector customers throughout 2025.
- Current parts inventory levels may provide a competitive advantage if proposed tariffs become effective.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty around tariffs and their impact on the economy.
- Uncertainty regarding emissions regulations.
- Customers are delaying business decisions and pausing commercial vehicle orders.
- Cannot predict demand for new Class 8 trucks from over-the-road customers in the second half of 2025.
- Potential negative impact and disruptions to the parts supply chain due to proposed tariffs.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income