Ryder Q2 2024 Earnings Report
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.
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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
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