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Dec 31, 2023

Ryder Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Ryder reported strong Q4 2023 results driven by its balanced growth strategy in a challenging freight environment.

Key Takeaways

Ryder's Q4 2023 results showed a GAAP EPS of $2.74 compared to $4.06 in the prior year, and a comparable EPS (non-GAAP) of $2.95 compared to $3.89 in the prior year. Total revenue was $3.0 billion, slightly down from $3.1 billion in the prior year. The company's performance reflects weaker market conditions in used vehicle sales and rental, offset by improved Supply Chain Solutions results.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $2.74, compared to $4.06 in the prior year.

Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) from continuing operations was $2.95, compared to $3.89 in the prior year.

Total revenue reached $3.0 billion, a slight decrease from $3.1 billion in the prior year.

Operating revenue (non-GAAP) increased to $2.4 billion, up 2% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$3.02B
Previous year: $3.09B
-2.1%
EPS
$2.95
Previous year: $3.89
-24.2%
Rental utilization
75%
Previous year: 82.2%
-8.8%
SCS Average fleet count
13.8K
DTS Average fleet count
10.9K
Gross Profit
$590M
Previous year: $692M
-14.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$204M
Previous year: $267M
-23.6%
Total Assets
$15.8B
Previous year: $14.4B
+9.6%

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Forward Guidance

Ryder expects to generate ROE in the mid-teens and anticipates earnings growth in its contractual lease, dedicated, and supply chain businesses for 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Contractual lease, dedicated, and supply chain businesses are expected to deliver earnings growth.
  • All businesses remain well-positioned to benefit from the cycle upturn.
  • Expect to generate ROE in the mid-teens.
  • Operating revenue is expected to increase by approximately 13%, including recent acquisitions.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $2.4 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • First quarter is expected to represent the most challenging year-over-year comparison.
  • Free cash flow (non-GAAP) of negative $275 - $375 million.
  • Capital Expenditures ~$3.3B
  • Debt-to-Equity ~240%
  • Historically the first quarter has been our lowest earnings quarter

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income