NYSE$R
Ryder System Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Ryder reported strong Q4 2023 results driven by its balanced growth strategy in a challenging freight environment.
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.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Ryder · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.02B
Revenue by segment
Ryder · $3.07B total across 6 segments · Q1 2023
- Supply Chain Solutions$1.2B+10.3%39.1%
- ChoiceLease$776M—25.3%
- Dedicated Transportation$454M+6.8%14.8%
- Commercial Rental$304M—9.9%
- SelectCare & Other$182M—5.9%
- Fuel Services$152M—5.0%
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.
Tailwinds
- 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.
Headwinds
- 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
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 2023
-0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
36 / 69 earnings
Positive
+15.3%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-20.1%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.7% | +8.8% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.4% | +0.7% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -12.2% | -7.6% | -8.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.8% | -1.2% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.9% | +0.1% | +8.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.0% | +5.2% | -11.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.6% | +0.1% | +14.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.8% | +7.3% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +12.1% | +11.9% | +10.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -7.6% | -9.5% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.9% | -3.0% | +9.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +8.4% | +11.3% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.4% | -3.8% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.9% | +1.8% | -14.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.9% | +7.9% | +28.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.4% | +4.3% | +8.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.4% | +4.5% | +17.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.7% | +2.8% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.8% | -5.0% | -6.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.5% | +2.5% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.7% | +4.5% | +6.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.2% | -7.5% | +11.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.4% | -1.2% | +21.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -10.8% | -14.4% | -1.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +15.3% | +6.8% | +11.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -20.1% | -23.4% | -38.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -12.1% | -8.9% | -3.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -10.2% | -15.9% | -19.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -7.5% | -2.8% | -20.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.5% | +5.8% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -10.3% | -9.3% | -12.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +7.3% | +5.0% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.1% | -9.3% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -11.4% | -11.8% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.7% | +1.6% | -6.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.5% | -1.1% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -14.1% | -14.3% | -15.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.9% | -4.5% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.6% | +5.2% | +22.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.9% | -6.6% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +8.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — |
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