Knight-Swift Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. reported a decrease in net income attributable to Knight-Swift to $104.3 million, with GAAP earnings per diluted share at $0.64. Consolidated total revenue decreased by 10.4% to $1.6 billion, and consolidated operating income decreased by 51.4% to $144.8 million.
Consolidated total revenue was $1.6 billion, a 10.4% decrease from Q1 2022.
GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.64, compared to $1.25 in Q1 2022.
Adjusted EPS was $0.73, compared to $1.35 in Q1 2022.
Free cash flow was $144.2 million.
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Forward Guidance
Knight-Swift now expects that Adjusted EPS for full-year 2023 will range from $3.35 to $3.55, which does not reflect the inclusion of U.S. Xpress pending the close of the acquisition and is an update from our previously-disclosed range of $4.05 to $4.25.
Positive Outlook
- Truckload tractor count stable with miles per tractor improving on a year-over-year basis in the second half of the year
- LTL revenue, excluding fuel surcharge increases modestly year-over-year with relatively stable margin profile and typical seasonality
- Logistics volume and revenue per load remains under pressure into the second quarter before improving in the back half of the year, with an operating ratio of approximately 90 for the year
- Intermodal Operating Ratio in the mid 90's for the full year with volumes up year over year
- Non-reportable to have modest revenue growth for the year and quarterly operating income run rate in the low to mid teens for the balance of year
Challenges Ahead
- Truckload rates continue to be pressured, with a year-over-year decrease in overall revenue per mile of high single digits for the year
- Logistics volume and revenue per load remains under pressure into the second quarter before improving in the back half of the year
- Reflecting reduced exposure to third party insurance risk
- Easing trailer lease demand from lower inventory overhang and muted freight conditions
- Equipment gains to be in the range of $15 million to $20 million quarterly
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income