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Dec 31, 2023

RXO Q4 2023 Earnings Report

RXO reported mixed results for Q4 2023, with revenue declining year-over-year but brokerage volume growing double-digits for the third consecutive quarter and sequential gross margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

RXO's Q4 2023 results showed a decrease in revenue to $1.0 billion compared to $1.1 billion in Q4 2022. However, the brokerage business experienced a 15% volume increase. Net income was $2 million, a turnaround from the $4 million net loss in the same quarter last year.

Brokerage volume grew 15% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

Full-truckload brokerage volume increased 11% year-over-year, and less-than-truckload volume increased 45% year-over-year.

Companywide gross margin was 18.0%, with brokerage gross margin at 14.8%.

97% of brokerage loads were created or covered digitally, up from 87% in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Total Revenue
$978M
Previous year: $1.12B
-12.7%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: $0.28
-78.6%
Brokerage volume growth
15%
Previous year: 4%
+275.0%
Companywide gross margin
18%
Previous year: 19.6%
-8.2%
Brokerage gross margin
14.8%
Previous year: 17.9%
-17.3%
Gross Profit
$176M
Previous year: $278M
-36.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$5M
Previous year: $98M
-94.9%
Free Cash Flow
$1M
Previous year: $58M
-98.3%
Total Assets
$1.83B
Previous year: $2.03B
-10.1%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects brokerage volumes to continue to grow on a year-over-year basis in the first quarter of 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Brokerage volumes expected to grow year-over-year in Q1 2024.
  • Strong brokerage sales pipeline.
  • Focus on profitable market share.
  • Strategic investments in the business.
  • Cost reduction initiatives.

Challenges Ahead

  • Prolonged soft freight environment.
  • Continued cost reductions.
  • Market conditions.
  • Unspecified risks in SEC filings.
  • Potential impacts from the company's separation.

Revenue & Expenses

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