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8-K Filing
Ryder System (R) 8-KRyder Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Filed: 24 Oct 24, 6:55am
(In millions, except EPS) | Earnings Before Taxes | Earnings | Diluted Earnings Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 188 | 213 | $ | 143 | 160 | $ | 3.25 | 3.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable (non-GAAP) | $ | 199 | 227 | $ | 151 | 165 | $ | 3.44 | 3.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Total Revenue | Operating Revenue (non-GAAP) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,168 | 2,924 | 8% | $ | 2,593 | 2,379 | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) | $ | 1,470 | 1,487 | (1)% | $ | 1,281 | 1,266 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) | $ | 1,317 | 1,194 | 10% | $ | 996 | 909 | 10% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS) | $ | 633 | 448 | 41% | $ | 486 | 325 | 49% |
(In millions) | 3Q24 | 3Q23 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 1,470 | 1,487 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenue (1) | $ | 1,281 | 1,266 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | $ | 132 | 169 | (22)% | ||||||||||||||||
EBT as a % of total revenue | 9.0% | 11.4% | (240) bps | |||||||||||||||||
EBT as a % of operating revenue (1) | 10.3% | 13.4% | (310) bps | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 3Q24 | 3Q23 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 1,317 | 1,194 | 10% | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenue (1) | $ | 996 | 909 | 10% | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | $ | 93 | 81 | 14% | ||||||||||||||||
EBT as a % of total revenue | 7.0% | 6.8% | 20 bps | |||||||||||||||||
EBT as a % of operating revenue (1) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 30 bps | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 3Q24 | 3Q23 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 633 | 448 | 41% | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenue (1) | $ | 486 | 325 | 49% | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | $ | 36 | 28 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
EBT as a % of total revenue | 5.8% | 6.2% | (40) bps | |||||||||||||||||
EBT as a % of operating revenue (1) | 7.5% | 8.5% | (100) bps | |||||||||||||||||
Full Year 2024 | |||||
Total Revenue Growth | ~7% | ||||
Operating Revenue Growth (non-GAAP) | ~8% | ||||
FY24 GAAP EPS | $11.10 - $11.30 | ||||
FY24 Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) | $11.90 - $12.10 | ||||
Adjusted ROE (1) | 16% - 16.5% | ||||
Net Cash from Operating Activities from Continuing Operations | ~$2.4B | ||||
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) | $150 - $250M | ||||
Capital Expenditures | ~$2.9B | ||||
Debt-to-Equity | ~250% | ||||
Fourth Quarter 2024 | |||||
4Q24 GAAP EPS | $3.13 - $3.33 | ||||
4Q24 Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) | $3.32 - $3.52 | ||||
Media: | Investor Relations: | |||||||||||||
Amy Federman | Calene Candela | |||||||||||||
afederman@ryder.com | ccandela@ryder.com |
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Services revenue | $ | 2,097 | 1,799 | $ | 6,248 | 5,399 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lease & related maintenance and rental revenues | 960 | 986 | 2,844 | 2,941 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel services revenue | 111 | 139 | 355 | 420 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 3,168 | 2,924 | 9,447 | 8,760 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of services | 1,774 | 1,524 | 5,311 | 4,638 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of lease & related maintenance and rental | 646 | 666 | 1,960 | 2,001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of fuel services | 108 | 137 | 344 | 412 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 368 | 347 | 1,113 | 1,053 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating pension costs, net | 10 | 10 | 31 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Used vehicle sales, net | (15) | (47) | (54) | (174) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 98 | 75 | 286 | 212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous income, net | (10) | (5) | (29) | (36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment loss | — | — | — | 188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and other items, net | 1 | 4 | 5 | (22) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2,980 | 2,711 | 8,967 | 8,302 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | 188 | 213 | 480 | 458 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 45 | 53 | 126 | 176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations | 143 | 160 | 354 | 282 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1) | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 142 | 161 | $ | 354 | 282 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share — Diluted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 3.25 | 3.44 | $ | 7.96 | 6.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations | (0.01) | 0.03 | — | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 3.24 | 3.47 | $ | 7.95 | 6.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted | 43.9 | 46.3 | 44.5 | 46.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted EPS from continuing operations | $ | 3.25 | 3.44 | $ | 7.96 | 6.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating pension costs, net | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.50 | 0.51 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition costs | 0.01 | — | 0.12 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS U.K. exit | — | (0.03) | — | (0.41) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment loss | — | — | — | 3.91 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | 0.01 | — | (0.02) | (0.02) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable EPS from continuing operations (1) | $ | 3.44 | 3.58 | $ | 8.56 | 10.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 162 | 204 | |||||||||||
Other current assets | 2,219 | 2,061 | ||||||||||||
Revenue earning equipment, net | 9,091 | 8,892 | ||||||||||||
Operating property and equipment, net | 1,197 | 1,217 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | 3,828 | 3,404 | ||||||||||||
$ | 16,497 | 15,778 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity: | ||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | $ | 2,236 | 2,066 | |||||||||||
Total debt (including current portion) | 7,603 | 7,114 | ||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities (including deferred income taxes) | 3,602 | 3,529 | ||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity | 3,056 | 3,069 | ||||||||||||
$ | 16,497 | 15,778 |
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Debt to equity | 249% | 232% | ||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable EBITDA (1) | $ | 716 | 680 | $ | 2,056 | 1,982 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 5.3 | % | 4.6 | % | 5.2 | % | 4.4 | % |
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | $ | 1,707 | 1,842 | |||||||||||
Free cash flow (1) | 218 | 32 | ||||||||||||
Capital expenditures paid | 1,922 | 2,457 | ||||||||||||
Gross capital expenditures | 1,986 | 2,582 | ||||||||||||
Twelve months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted ROE (2) | 16% | 21% | ||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fleet Management Solutions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ChoiceLease | $ | 857 | 799 | 7% | $ | 2,556 | 2,356 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial rental | 251 | 293 | (15)% | 726 | 898 | (19)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SelectCare and other | 173 | 174 | —% | 526 | 528 | —% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel services revenue | 189 | 221 | (15)% | 595 | 667 | (11)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fleet Management Solutions | 1,470 | 1,487 | (1)% | 4,403 | 4,449 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 1,317 | 1,194 | 10% | 3,960 | 3,574 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dedicated Transportation Solutions | 633 | 448 | 41% | 1,831 | 1,342 | 36% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eliminations | (252) | (205) | 23% | (747) | (605) | 23% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 3,168 | 2,924 | 8% | $ | 9,447 | 8,760 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Revenue: (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fleet Management Solutions | $ | 1,281 | 1,266 | 1% | $ | 3,808 | 3,782 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 996 | 909 | 10% | 2,958 | 2,653 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dedicated Transportation Solutions | 486 | 325 | 49% | 1,397 | 974 | 43% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eliminations | (170) | (121) | 40% | (514) | (358) | 44% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 2,593 | 2,379 | 9% | $ | 7,649 | 7,051 | 8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Segment Earnings: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fleet Management Solutions | $ | 132 | 169 | (22)% | $ | 365 | 531 | (31)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | 93 | 81 | 14% | 242 | 174 | 39% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dedicated Transportation Solutions | 36 | 28 | 31% | 91 | 90 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eliminations | (34) | (23) | 46% | (97) | (73) | 34% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
227 | 255 | (11)% | 601 | 722 | (17)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unallocated Central Support Services | (17) | (20) | (13)% | (52) | (54) | (2)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible amortization expense | (11) | (8) | 33% | (33) | (25) | 28% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating pension costs, net | (10) | (10) | 1% | (31) | (30) | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other items impacting comparability, net | (1) | (4) | NM | (5) | (155) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | 188 | 213 | (12)% | 480 | 458 | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 45 | 53 | (15)% | 126 | 176 | (28)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations | $ | 143 | 160 | (10)% | $ | 354 | 282 | 26% |
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fleet Management Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS total revenue | $ | 1,470 | 1,487 | (1)% | $ | 4,403 | 4,449 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel services revenue (1) | (189) | (221) | (15)% | (595) | (667) | (11)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS operating revenue (2) | $ | 1,281 | 1,266 | 1% | $ | 3,808 | 3,782 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment earnings before income taxes | $ | 132 | 169 | (22)% | $ | 365 | 531 | (31)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS earnings before income taxes as % of FMS total revenue | 9.0% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 11.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS earnings before income taxes as % of FMS operating revenue (2) | 10.3% | 13.4% | 9.6% | 14.0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supply Chain Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCS total revenue | $ | 1,317 | 1,194 | 10% | $ | 3,960 | 3,574 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subcontracted transportation and fuel | (321) | (285) | 13% | (1,002) | (921) | 9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCS operating revenue (2) | $ | 996 | 909 | 10% | $ | 2,958 | 2,653 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment earnings before income taxes | $ | 93 | 81 | 14% | $ | 242 | 174 | 39% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCS earnings before income taxes as % of SCS total revenue | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCS earnings before income taxes as % of SCS operating revenue (2) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 8.2% | 6.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dedicated Transportation Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DTS total revenue | $ | 633 | 448 | 41% | $ | 1,831 | 1,342 | 36% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subcontracted transportation and fuel | (147) | (123) | 20% | (434) | (368) | 18% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DTS operating revenue (2) | $ | 486 | 325 | 49% | $ | 1,397 | 974 | 43% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment earnings before income taxes | $ | 36 | 28 | 31% | $ | 91 | 90 | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DTS earnings before income taxes as % of DTS total revenue | 5.8% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 6.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DTS earnings before income taxes as % of DTS operating revenue (2) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 9.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | 2024/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ChoiceLease | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average fleet count | 145,300 | 139,200 | 144,800 | 137,400 | 4% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period fleet count | 145,800 | 139,300 | 145,800 | 139,300 | 5% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average active fleet count (1) | 136,200 | 130,500 | 136,100 | 129,600 | 4% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period active fleet count (1) | 135,300 | 130,500 | 135,300 | 130,500 | 4% | 4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial rental | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average fleet count | 35,000 | 38,700 | 35,400 | 40,000 | (10)% | (12)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period fleet count | 34,700 | 37,900 | 34,700 | 37,900 | (8)% | (8)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rental utilization - power units (2) | 71 | % | 75 | % | 69 | % | 75 | % | (400)bps | (600)bps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rental rate change - % (3) | (1) | % | 1 | % | (1) | % | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer vehicles under SelectCare contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average fleet count | 49,000 | 52,100 | 50,200 | 52,900 | (6)% | (5)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period fleet count | 47,900 | 52,300 | 47,900 | 52,300 | (8)% | (8)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer vehicles under SCS contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period fleet count (4) | 12,600 | 14,100 | 12,600 | 14,100 | (11)% | (11)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period power vehicles (4) | 3,800 | 4,200 | 3,800 | 4,200 | (10)% | (10)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer vehicles under DTS contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period fleet count (4) | 19,200 | 11,100 | 19,200 | 11,100 | 73% | 73% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period power vehicles (4) | 7,400 | 5,200 | 7,400 | 5,200 | 42% | 42% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Used vehicle sales (UVS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
End of period fleet count | 9,100 | 7,800 | 9,100 | 7,800 | 17% | 17% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Used vehicles sold | 4,700 | 6,500 | 17,200 | 17,000 | (28)% | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UVS pricing change (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tractors | (22) | % | (31) | % | (25) | % | (35) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trucks | (19) | % | (30) | % | (25) | % | (27) | % |
Non-GAAP Financial Measure | Comparable GAAP Measure | Reconciliation in Section Entitled | ||||||
Operating Revenue Measures: | ||||||||
Operating Revenue | Total Revenue | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
FMS Operating Revenue | FMS Total Revenue | Business Segment Information - Unaudited | ||||||
SCS Operating Revenue | SCS Total Revenue | |||||||
DTS Operating Revenue | DTS Total Revenue | |||||||
Operating Revenue Growth | Total Revenue Growth | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
FMS EBT as a % of FMS Operating Revenue | FMS EBT as a % of FMS Total Revenue | Business Segment Information - Unaudited | ||||||
SCS EBT as a % of SCS Operating Revenue | SCS EBT as a % of SCS Total Revenue | |||||||
DTS EBT as a % of DTS Operating Revenue | DTS EBT as a % of DTS Total Revenue | |||||||
Comparable Earnings Measures: | ||||||||
Comparable Earnings Before Income Tax and Comparable Tax Rate | Earnings Before Income Tax and Effective Tax Rate from Continuing Operations | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
Comparable Earnings | Earnings from Continuing Operations | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
Comparable EPS | EPS from Continuing Operations | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Unaudited Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE) | Not Applicable. However, the non-GAAP elements of the calculation have been reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures. A numerical reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted net earnings and average shareholders' equity to adjusted average equity is provided in the following reconciliations. | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
Comparable Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization | Net Earnings | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | ||||||
Cash Flow Measures: | ||||||||
Total Cash Generated and Free Cash Flow | Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations | Appendix - Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations |
Operating Revenue Measures: | |||||||||||
Operating Revenue FMS Operating Revenue SCS Operating Revenue DTS Operating Revenue Operating Revenue Growth FMS EBT as a % of FMS Operating Revenue SCS EBT as a % of SCS Operating Revenue DTS EBT as a % of DTS Operating Revenue | Operating revenue is defined as total revenue for Ryder or each business segment (FMS, SCS and DTS) excluding any (1) fuel and (2) subcontracted transportation. We use operating revenue to evaluate the operating performance of our core businesses and as a measure of sales activity at the consolidated level for Ryder System, Inc., as well as for each of our business segments. We also use segment EBT as a percentage of segment operating revenue for each business segment for the same reason. Note: FMS EBT, SCS EBT and DTS EBT, our primary measures of segment performance, are not non-GAAP measures. Fuel: We exclude FMS, SCS and DTS fuel from the calculation of our operating revenue measures, as fuel is an ancillary service that we provide our customers. Fuel revenue is impacted by fluctuations in market fuel prices and the costs are largely a pass-through to our customers, resulting in minimal changes in our profitability during periods of steady market fuel prices. However, profitability may be positively or negatively impacted by rapid changes in market fuel prices during a short period of time, as customer pricing for fuel services is established based on current market fuel costs. Subcontracted transportation: We exclude subcontracted transportation from the calculation of our operating revenue measures, as these services are also typically a pass-through to our customers and, therefore, fluctuations result in minimal changes to our profitability. While our SCS and DTS business segments subcontract certain transportation services to third party providers, our FMS business segment does not engage in subcontracted transportation and, therefore, this item is not applicable to FMS. |
Comparable Earnings Measures: | |||||||||||
Comparable Earnings before Income Taxes (EBT) Comparable Earnings Comparable Earnings per Diluted Common Share (EPS) Comparable Tax Rate Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE) | Comparable EBT, Comparable Earnings and Comparable EPS are defined, respectively, as GAAP EBT, earnings and EPS, all from continuing operations, excluding (1) non-operating pension costs, net and (2) other items impacting comparability (as further described below). We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors and allow for better year-over-year comparison of operating performance. Non-operating pension costs, net: Our comparable earnings measures exclude non-operating pension costs, net, which include the amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, interest cost and expected return on plan assets components of pension and postretirement benefit costs, as well as any significant charges for settlements or curtailments if recognized. We exclude non-operating pension costs, net because we consider these to be impacted by financial market performance and outside the operational performance of our business. Other Items Impacting Comparability: Our comparable and adjusted earnings measures also exclude other significant items that are not representative of our business operations and vary from period to period. Comparable Tax Rate is computed using the same methodology as the GAAP provision for income taxes. Income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments are calculated based on the marginal tax rates to which the non-GAAP adjustments are related. Adjusted ROE is defined as adjusted net earnings divided by adjusted average shareholders' equity and represents the rate of return on shareholders' investment. Other items impacting comparability described above are excluded, as applicable, from the calculation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted average shareholders' equity. We also exclude any significant charges for pension settlements or curtailments from the calculation of adjusted net earnings. We use adjusted ROE as an internal measure of how effectively we use the owned capital invested in our operations. | ||||||||||
Comparable Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) | Comparable EBITDA is defined as net earnings, first adjusted to exclude discontinued operations and the following items, all from continuing operations: (1) non-operating pension costs, net and (2) any other items that are not representative of our business operations (these items are the same items that are excluded from comparable earnings measures for the relevant periods as described immediately above) and then adjusted further for (1) interest expense, (2) income taxes, (3) depreciation, (4) used vehicle sales results and (5) amortization. We believe comparable EBITDA provides investors with useful information, as it is a standard measure commonly reported and widely used by investors and other interested parties to measure financial performance and our ability to service debt and meet our payment obligations. We believe that the inclusion of comparable EBITDA also provides consistency in financial reporting and aids investors in performing meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results. Our presentation of comparable EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. Comparable EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance determined in accordance with GAAP. |
Cash Flow Measures: | |||||||||||
Total Cash Generated Free Cash Flow | We consider total cash generated and free cash flow to be important measures of comparative operating performance, as our principal sources of operating liquidity are cash from operations and proceeds from the sale of revenue earning equipment. Total Cash Generated is defined as the sum of (1) net cash provided by operating activities, (2) net cash provided by the sale of revenue earning equipment, (3) net cash provided by the sale of operating property and equipment and (4) other cash inflows from investing activities. We believe total cash generated is an important measure of total cash flows generated from our ongoing business activities. Free Cash Flow is defined as the net amount of cash generated from operating activities and investing activities (excluding acquisitions) from continuing operations. We calculate free cash flow as the sum of (1) net cash provided by operating activities, (2) net cash provided by the sale of revenue earning equipment and operating property and equipment, and (3) other cash inflows from investing activities, less (4) purchases of property and revenue earning equipment. We believe free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for debt service and for shareholders, after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations. Our calculation of free cash flow may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. |
OPERATING REVENUE RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 3,168 | 2,924 | $ | 9,447 | 8,760 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subcontracted transportation and fuel | (575) | (545) | (1,798) | (1,709) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenue (1) | $ | 2,593 | 2,379 | $ | 7,649 | 7,051 |
TOTAL CASH GENERATED / FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | $ | 1,707 | 1,842 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from sales (primarily revenue earning equipment) (2) | 433 | 647 | ||||||||||||
Total cash generated (1) | 2,140 | 2,489 | ||||||||||||
Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment (2) | (1,922) | (2,457) | ||||||||||||
Free cash flow (1) | $ | 218 | 32 | |||||||||||
COMPARABLE EARNINGS RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations | $ | 143 | 160 | $ | 354 | 282 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating pension costs, net | 7 | 8 | 22 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition costs | 1 | — | 5 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS U.K. exit | — | (3) | — | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment loss | — | — | — | 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable earnings from continuing operations (1) (2) | $ | 151 | 165 | $ | 381 | 468 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax rate on continuing operations | 24.0% | 25.2% | 26.2 | % | 38.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax adjustments and income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments (2) | (0.1)% | 1.8% | (0.1) | % | (11.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable tax rate on continuing operations (2) | 23.9% | 27.0% | 26.1 | % | 27.2 | % |
ADJUSTED RETURN ON EQUITY RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||
Twelve months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 477 | 488 | |||||||||||
Other items impacting comparability | 7 | 128 | ||||||||||||
Tax impact (1) | — | 25 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net earnings | $ | 484 | 641 | |||||||||||
Average shareholders' equity | $ | 3,074 | 3,029 | |||||||||||
Average adjustments to shareholders' equity (2) | (3) | (21) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted average shareholders' equity | $ | 3,071 | 3,008 | |||||||||||
Adjusted return on equity (3) | 16% | 21% | ||||||||||||
COMPARABLE EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES / COMPARABLE EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION RECONCILIATION | |||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 142 | 161 | $ | 354 | 282 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1 | (1) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 45 | 53 | 126 | 176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
EBT | 188 | 213 | 480 | 458 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating pension costs, net | 10 | 10 | 31 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition costs | 1 | — | 6 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
FMS U.K. exit, primarily net commercial claim proceeds | — | 4 | — | (32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment loss | — | — | — | 188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | — | — | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable EBT (1) | 199 | 227 | 516 | 643 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 98 | 75 | 286 | 212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 423 | 417 | 1,275 | 1,274 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Used vehicle sales, net | (15) | (47) | (54) | (172) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | 11 | 8 | 33 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparable EBITDA | $ | 716 | 680 | $ | 2,056 | 1,982 | ||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING REVENUE GROWTH FORECAST RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 12,600 | 11,783 | 7% | ||||||||||||||||
Subcontracted transportation and fuel | (2,380) | (2,286) | 4% | |||||||||||||||||
Operating revenue (1) | $ | 10,220 | 9,497 | 8% |
COMPARABLE EARNINGS PER SHARE FORECAST RECONCILIATION | ||||||||||||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | Fourth Quarter 2024 | Full Year 2024 | ||||||||||||
EPS from continuing operations | $3.13 - $3.33 | $11.10 - $11.30 | ||||||||||||
Non-operating pension costs | 0.19 | 0.74 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring and other, net | — | 0.05 | ||||||||||||
Comparable EPS from continuing operations forecast (1) | $3.32 - $3.52 | $11.90 - $12.10 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL CASH GENERATED / FREE CASH FLOW FORECAST RECONCILIATION | ||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 Forecast | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | $ | 2,400 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales (primarily revenue earning equipment) (2) | 600 | |||||||
Total cash generated (1) | 3,000 | |||||||
Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment (2) (3) | (2,800) | |||||||
Free cash flow (1) | $ | 200 | ||||||
ADJUSTED RETURN ON EQUITY FORECAST RECONCILIATION | |||||||||||
(In millions) | 2024 Forecast | ||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 495 | |||||||||
Other items impacting comparability | 5 | ||||||||||
Adjusted net earnings for ROE (numerator) (1) [A] | $ | 500 | |||||||||
Average shareholders' equity [B] | $ | 3,075 | |||||||||
Adjusted return on equity (1) [A]/[B] | 16 | % |