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XPO sees runway to higher margins even if downcycle lingers

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO has improved margins through the downturn while the rest of the industry has struggled. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based LTL carrier said Wednesday it isn’t backing off its outlook for further improvement this year even as a trade war threatens to extend a downcycle already long in the tooth.

XPO (NYSE: XPO) reported adjusted earnings per share of 73 cents for the first quarter, 8 cents better than the consensus estimate but 8 cents lower year over year. (The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/xpo-sees-runway-to-higher-margins-even-if-downcycle-lingers

First look: XPO beats first-quarter earnings expectations

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO beat first-quarter expectations on Wednesday ahead of the market open.

XPO (NYSE: XPO) reported adjusted earnings per share of 73 cents, which was 8 cents better than the consensus estimate but 8 cents lower year over year. The adjusted EPS number excluded transaction and restructuring costs.

“Our plan is driving results, with a long runway for margin expansion, supported by superior service and high-return investments in our network,” said CEO Mario Harik in a...

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Las existencias de LTL ensangrentadas después del día de la liberación, estimaciones recortadas antes de los informes del primer trimestre

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Las acciones de transporte lo llevaron a la barbilla tras el anuncio de la administración Trump de aranceles generalizados después de que el mercado cerró el miércoles. A las acciones menos que la carga de camiones les fue lo peor en las dos sesiones comerciales después del Día de la Liberación, ya que los inversores […]

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LTL stocks bloodied post-Liberation Day, estimates cut ahead of Q1 reports

Transportation stocks took it on the chin following the Trump administration’s announcement of widespread tariffs after the market closed on Wednesday. Less-than-truckload stocks fared the worst in the two trading sessions following Liberation Day as investors who entered the year hopeful for a positive inflection in the industrial complex appear to have called it quits for the time being.

Less-than-truckload stocks fell 18% over the two-day period and are off 33% year-to-date (both on an...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ltl-stocks-bloodied-post-liberation-day-estimates-cut-ahead-of-q1-reports

Deutsche Bank Eyes Industrial Rebound, respalda estas acciones de transporte

Los inversores deben favorecer las existencias de transporte atado industrial con iniciativas idiosincráticas de autoayuda, según un informe que relata la cobertura del espacio por parte de Deutsche Bank. La firma de inversión emitió calificaciones de «Comprar» en tres operadores de carga menos que...

https://fullavantenews.com/deutsche-bank-eyes-industrial-rebound-respalda-estas-acciones-de-transporte/?lang=es

Deutsche Bank eyes industrial rebound, endorses these transportation stocks

Investors should favor industrial-tethered transportation stocks with idiosyncratic, self-help initiatives, according to a report relaunching Deutsche Bank’s coverage of the space. The investment firm issued “buy” ratings on three less-than-truckload carriers, a pair of railroads and a couple other companies on Friday.

Equity research analyst Richa Harnain told clients the industrial complex appears ready to shake a two-year downturn and that any turnaround could be amplified by the new...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/deutsche-bank-eyes-industrial-rebound-endorses-these-transports

XPO sees improvement in February, tonnage still down y/y

At first blush, XPO’s February update showed volumes fell at the same pace as they did in January. However, the carrier was facing a more formidable comp in the recent month, suggesting the falloff was less severe.

The Greenwich, Connecticut-based LTL carrier announced Tuesday after the market closed that tonnage was down 8.1% year over year in February following an 8.5% decline in January. The February result was the combination of a 6.2% decline in shipments and a 2% decline in weight per...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/xpo-sees-improvement-in-february-tonnage-still-down-y-y

XPO shares up on strong Q4 financial performance

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO reported another strong financial performance at the bottom of the cycle. Shares of the company’s stock surged 8.8% in early trading Thursday after stepping higher on Wednesday following a better-than-expected report from a competitor.

XPO (NYSE: XPO) recorded 260 basis points of operating ratio (inverse of operating margin) improvement during 2024 while the rest of the industry saw margin deterioration. XPO also guided to 150 bps of year-over-year OR improvement...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/xpo-shares-up-on-strong-q4-financial-performance

First look: XPO Q4 earnings

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 89 cents Thursday before the market opened. The result was 12 cents higher year over year and 26 cents better than the consensus estimate.

Consolidated revenue of $1.92 billion was down 1% y/y.

XPO’s (NYSE: XPO) LTL segment generated $1.16 billion in revenue, a 2.6% y/y decline. Tonnage declined 5.7% but was partially offset by a 1.7% increase in yield (6.3% higher excluding fuel surcharges). The unit reported...

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