NYSE$XPO
XPO Logistics Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
XPO Logistics reported strong Q4 2019 results with significant EPS and adjusted EBITDA growth.
XPO Logistics announced a positive fourth quarter, with a 50% increase in EPS and a 56% increase in adjusted EPS. The company also saw an 18% increase in net income and a 14% increase in adjusted EBITDA. The LTL unit achieved a record adjusted operating ratio.
- EPS grew by 50% and adjusted EPS by 56% for the fourth quarter.
- Net income grew by 18% and adjusted EBITDA by 14% for the fourth quarter.
- The LTL unit's adjusted operating ratio was a fourth quarter record at 82.3%.
- The company provided guidance for 7% to 10% growth in adjusted EBITDA for full year 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
XPO Logistics · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.14B
Revenue by segment
XPO Logistics · $2.02B total across 2 segments · Q4 2019
- European Transportation Segment$1.07B-9.8%52.9%
- North American LTL Segment$949M-3.6%47.1%
Forward guidance
The company issued full year 2020 targets, which do not reflect any potential impact from its exploration of strategic alternatives.
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 2019
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.8%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
34 / 65 earnings
Positive
+20.4%
Q4 2023
Best reaction
-35.9%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.5% | -4.2% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.4% | +11.5% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.2% | +12.8% | +13.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.9% | +12.2% | +16.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +7.8% | +8.6% | -20.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +8.5% | +11.0% | +26.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.4% | -3.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.7% | +2.8% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +20.4% | +20.0% | +24.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +12.6% | +18.1% | +27.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.6% | +7.7% | +11.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.9% | +6.5% | +11.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -14.2% | -17.4% | -21.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -35.9% | +11.7% | +28.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.1% | -9.0% | -13.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.3% | -1.5% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +9.6% | +4.9% | +13.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -7.8% | -9.6% | -14.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.6% | +3.9% | +9.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.7% | +5.7% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.3% | -0.3% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.9% | +7.7% | +26.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -10.8% | -7.6% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.1% | +6.3% | +26.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.0% | +2.1% | -35.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.1% | -0.4% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +6.7% | +1.0% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.8% | -3.8% | -23.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -12.9% | -8.4% | -16.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.1% | -2.9% | -12.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.7% | +4.1% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.6% | +9.2% | +11.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.7% | +0.1% | +15.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.2% | +6.5% | +12.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.3% | -1.4% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.9% | +7.7% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.4% | +2.4% | -5.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +7.8% | +13.7% | +39.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +15.0% | +29.0% | +24.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -10.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +10.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +15.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.6% | — | — |
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