NYSE$EXPD

Expeditors International of Washington · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Expeditors reported strong financial performance in Q4 2024 with significant revenue and earnings growth.

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported a 30% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.95 billion in Q4 2024. Net income grew 49% to $236 million, while operating income surged 51% to $301 million. EPS rose 54% to $1.68. Strong demand in Asia and e-commerce-driven airfreight helped drive performance.

  • Revenue increased 30% year-over-year to $2.95 billion.
  • Net income grew 49% to $236 million.
  • Operating income surged 51% to $301 million.
  • EPS increased 54% to $1.68.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.95B

Previous: $2.28B+29.7%
EPS (adj)

$1.68

Previous: $1.09+54.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$10.1M

Previous: -$10.7M+6.2%
Net Income

$236M

Previous: $159M+48.6%
Operating Income

$301M

Previous: $199M+51.0%
Gross Profit

$2.95B

Previous: $333M+786.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Expeditors · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.95B

Q4 2024+29.7%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Expeditors · $2.19B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023

  • Customs Brokerage and Other Services
    $905M-24.3%
  • Airfreight Services
    $724M-51.1%
  • Ocean Freight and Services
    $560M-66.7%

Forward guidance

Expeditors remains cautious about future demand due to geopolitical risks and regulatory changes but expects continued opportunities in freight forwarding.

Tailwinds

  • Strong demand for e-commerce and technology-related logistics.
  • Airfreight demand remains robust despite volatile conditions.
  • Increased customs activity supports revenue growth.
  • Company remains flexible in navigating disruptions.
  • Operational efficiency remains above 30% target.

Headwinds

  • Geopolitical uncertainties impacting ocean transit routes.
  • Potential changes in U.S. de minimis regulations.
  • Continued inflationary pressures on transportation costs.
  • Limited visibility into air and ocean capacity trends.
  • Disruptions in Red Sea affecting supply chains.

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 Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.2%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

39 / 72 earnings

Positive

+10.9%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-8.3%

Q2 2014

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+9.6%+11.9%+12.4%
Q4 2025-4.5%-3.1%-4.7%
Q3 2025+10.9%+12.2%+22.9%
Q1 2025-5.1%-2.4%-0.6%
Q4 2024+3.9%+2.4%+1.8%
Q3 2024-0.8%-0.3%+0.0%
Q2 2024-3.6%-1.8%+1.0%
Q1 2024+1.0%+2.3%+8.5%
Q4 2023-5.0%-3.2%-2.1%
Q3 2023+1.5%+3.5%+7.7%
Q2 2023-6.0%-6.3%-7.5%
Q1 2023+1.1%+1.0%-4.3%
Q4 2022-5.6%-3.8%-6.1%
Q3 2022+9.5%+16.9%+12.7%
Q2 2022-3.5%-2.8%-2.5%
Q1 2022+10.8%+8.0%+9.0%
Q4 2021-4.2%-0.8%-2.2%
Q3 2021+1.5%-0.5%-2.6%
Q2 2021-0.8%-1.9%-2.0%
Q1 2021+0.4%+4.9%+9.7%
Q4 2020-2.2%-3.3%+7.4%
Q3 2020+0.6%+0.5%+3.6%
Q2 2020-2.0%-0.4%+3.2%
Q1 2020+1.8%+4.8%+8.7%
Q4 2019+3.8%+2.8%-21.0%
Q3 2019+3.1%+3.4%-2.1%
Q2 2019+4.1%+3.7%+4.1%
Q1 2019-4.8%-6.2%-8.8%
Q4 2018+2.6%+2.9%+3.1%
Q3 2018+6.5%+4.1%+7.8%
Q2 2018-5.3%-5.7%-2.6%
Q1 2018+10.3%+13.1%+18.9%
Q4 2017-0.2%+2.2%-2.6%
Q3 2017+5.2%+4.1%+11.6%
Q2 2017-5.8%-7.8%-4.2%
Q1 2017-3.4%-2.9%-3.3%
Q4 2016+0.2%+0.4%-1.1%
Q3 2016-4.6%-2.5%+8.4%
Q2 2016+2.9%+3.2%+3.2%
Q1 2016-5.3%
Q4 2015-2.7%
Q3 2015-3.4%
Q2 2015+3.1%
Q1 2015+3.0%
Q4 2014+5.9%
Q3 2014+1.8%
Q2 2014-8.3%
Q1 2014+5.3%
Q4 2013-7.1%
Q3 2013-7.9%
Q2 2013+2.2%
Q1 2013+3.1%
Q4 2012-4.4%
Q3 2012+0.1%
Q2 2012+1.1%
Q1 2012-1.5%
Q4 2011+1.3%
Q3 2011+3.8%
Q2 2011-4.9%
Q1 2011+2.0%
Q4 2010-1.5%
Q3 2010-2.6%
Q2 2010-0.8%
Q1 2009+5.5%
Q1 2010-1.0%
Q4 2007-0.7%
Q4 2009-0.7%
Q3 2009+1.7%
Q3 2008+1.7%
Q2 2009+5.1%
Q2 2008+5.1%
Q4 2008+5.1%

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