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Jun 30, 2024

Ryder Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Ryder reported solid second-quarter results, outperforming prior cycles, driven by better-than-expected ChoiceLease results.

Key Takeaways

Ryder delivered solid second-quarter results with Comparable EPS above forecast, primarily reflecting better-than-expected ChoiceLease results. The company's contractual lease, dedicated, and supply chain businesses generated higher year-over-year earnings.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $2.83, compared to $(0.39) in the prior year.

Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) from continuing operations was $3.00, compared to $3.61 in the prior year.

Total revenue reached $3.2 billion, up from $2.9 billion in the prior year.

Operating revenue (non-GAAP) increased by 10% to $2.6 billion, driven by recent acquisitions.

Total Revenue
$3.18B
Previous year: $2.88B
+10.3%
EPS
$3
Previous year: $3.61
-16.9%
Rental utilization
69%
Previous year: 75%
-8.0%
SCS Average fleet count
13.5K
DTS Average fleet count
19.9K
Gross Profit
$618M
Previous year: $580M
+6.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$164M
Previous year: $218M
-24.8%
Free Cash Flow
$71M
Previous year: $16M
+343.8%
Total Assets
$16.4B
Previous year: $15B
+9.6%

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Ryder Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Ryder expects to generate higher free cash flow for the year reflecting lower capital spending due to softer lease sales activity. The high end of our full-year forecast range continues to assume a gradual recovery in rental and used vehicle sales in the second half, while the bottom end reflects ongoing weak conditions.

Positive Outlook

  • Operating revenue (non-GAAP) expected to increase by approximately 8%.
  • Adjusted ROE of 16% - 16.5%.
  • Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) of $11.90 - $12.40.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $2.4 billion.
  • Free cash flow (non-GAAP) of positive $150 - $250 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Assumes a gradual recovery in rental and used vehicle sales in the second half.
  • Bottom end reflects ongoing weak conditions.
  • Total Revenue Growth ~8%
  • FY24 GAAP EPS $11.15 - $11.65
  • Capital Expenditures ~$2.9B

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income