NASDAQ$RUSHA

Rush Enterprises Inc · Q2 2023 earnings

Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Rush Enterprises reported strong second-quarter results, driven by continued demand for new commercial vehicles and strategic aftermarket initiatives. The board declared a three-for-two stock split and a post-stock split cash dividend of $0.17 per share.

Rush Enterprises reported revenues of $2.003 billion and net income of $98.3 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The results were driven by strong demand for new commercial vehicles and aftermarket services, although over-the-road customers faced pressure from economic factors.

  • Revenues reached $2.003 billion, with a net income of $98.3 million.
  • Earnings per diluted share were reported at $1.75.
  • The absorption ratio was 139.7%.
  • A three-for-two stock split was declared, along with a post-stock split cash dividend of $0.17 per share.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2B

Previous: $1.79B+11.8%
EPS (adj)

$1.17

Previous: $1.17+0.0%
Dealership Absorption Ratio

139.7%

Previous: 136.4%+2.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$186M

Previous: -$107M-73.5%
Free Cash Flow

-$87.7M

Previous: $3M-3023.2%
Net Income

$98.3M

Previous: $110M-10.8%
Operating Income

$143M

Previous: $135M+5.8%
Gross Profit

$414M

Previous: $374M+10.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$192M

Previous: $217M-11.4%
Total Assets

$4.13B

Previous: $3.67B+12.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.95M

Previous: $4.2M+41.6%

Revenue & EPS history

Rush Enterprises · Revenue · Quarterly

$2B

Q2 2023+11.8%vs Q2 2022
Beat estimate in 14 of 14 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company expects new Class 8 truck sales to be consistent with the second quarter results. They also anticipate aftermarket growth will continue to moderate throughout the remainder of 2023.

Tailwinds

  • Production will continue to normalize.
  • Demand for new commercial vehicles will remain strong this year.
  • Rental utilization rates are still at historically high levels and are expected to remain strong through the rest of the year.
  • Focus on achieving operational efficiencies and commitment to long-term strategic initiatives.
  • Strong pent-up demand for medium-duty vehicles remains.

Headwinds

  • Supply constraints continue to negatively impact new truck production.
  • Supply issues from body companies may impact new truck deliveries in the third quarter.
  • Used truck demand and values will remain low through 2023.
  • Freight rates are not expected to improve this year.
  • The age of the lease and rental fleet may cause operating costs to increase somewhat.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023

Historical avgQ2 2023

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.8%

Avg return

30 days after

52%

34 / 65 earnings

Positive

+14.0%

Q3 2016

Best reaction

-17.1%

Q4 2015

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.9%-5.8%-8.0%
Q4 2025+2.9%+4.7%-10.0%
Q3 2025-0.1%-7.3%+3.3%
Q1 2025-0.6%-5.8%-2.6%
Q4 2024+1.3%-9.7%-12.7%
Q3 2024+5.5%+3.9%+11.2%
Q2 2024+7.1%-1.9%+2.9%
Q1 2024-3.8%-3.2%-9.3%
Q4 2023-1.5%-2.2%+1.1%
Q3 2023-9.4%-8.6%+0.1%
Q2 2023+3.8%+1.2%+0.1%
Q1 2023-3.9%-2.3%-2.3%
Q4 2022+7.6%+5.5%-9.5%
Q3 2022-1.3%+2.4%+6.2%
Q2 2022-5.0%-4.0%+1.9%
Q1 2022+3.3%+3.5%+3.4%
Q4 2021-1.3%-1.4%+4.5%
Q3 2021+6.7%+13.4%+18.0%
Q2 2021+7.1%+6.8%-0.8%
Q1 2021-1.7%+3.2%+0.6%
Q4 2020-3.2%-3.9%+16.0%
Q3 2020+2.8%+3.2%+6.2%
Q2 2020+8.0%+9.2%+12.1%
Q1 2020+7.7%+13.3%+21.5%
Q4 2019-7.9%-4.7%-25.3%
Q3 2019+1.7%+4.3%+2.2%
Q2 2019+4.2%+5.4%+4.7%
Q1 2019-1.9%-3.7%-19.2%
Q4 2018+9.9%+13.6%+7.3%
Q3 2018-0.9%+4.8%+12.8%
Q2 2018-5.3%-2.0%-4.3%
Q1 2018-5.2%-4.3%+0.6%
Q4 2017-11.2%-11.8%-9.6%
Q3 2017+11.8%+7.0%+2.6%
Q2 2017+7.4%+13.0%+2.6%
Q1 2017+6.7%+7.4%+4.5%
Q4 2016+4.8%+7.3%+5.4%
Q3 2016+14.0%+15.0%+28.9%
Q2 2016+0.7%+1.6%+4.9%
Q1 2016-1.2%
Q4 2015-17.1%
Q3 2015-5.3%
Q2 2015+4.0%
Q1 2015-0.2%
Q4 2014+0.5%
Q3 2014+0.1%
Q2 2014+6.8%
Q1 2014-2.6%
Q4 2013+2.4%
Q3 2013+2.1%
Q2 2013-3.8%
Q1 2013+1.9%
Q2 2012-2.9%
Q4 2012+2.2%
Q3 2012+0.7%
Q1 2011-3.2%
Q1 2012-3.2%
Q4 2011-1.0%
Q4 2009-1.0%
Q2 2011-1.0%
Q3 2011-4.6%
Q3 2010-4.6%
Q2 2010+0.3%
Q4 2010+0.3%
Q1 2010+13.0%

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