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Ryder System (R) Earnings: 4Q Revenue Misses Estimates but Delivers Strong Year-Over-Year Earnings Growth

By February 12, 2025 No Comments
  • Ryder’s fourth-quarter revenue was $3.19 billion, falling short of the $3.29 billion estimate.
  • Comparable EPS from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $3.45.
  • Ryder’s forecast for the first quarter sees adjusted EPS between $2.30 and $2.55, with an estimated average of $2.47.
  • The company projects regular EPS for the first quarter to range from $2.15 to $2.40.
  • For the full year, Ryder forecasts EPS between $12.40 and $13.40.
  • Despite challenges in the freight market, Ryder reported year-over-year earnings growth during the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Ryder’s Chairman and CEO, Robert Sanchez, noted strong results in 2024, with lease earnings growth offsetting rental and used vehicle sales challenges.
  • Ryder reported solid pretax earnings as a percentage of operating revenue at 11.6%.
  • Analysts’ ratings on Ryder include 4 buys, 3 holds, and 1 sell.

Ryder System on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, have been closely monitoring Ryder System Inc.’s performance and growth prospects. In their research reports titled “Ryder System Inc.: These Are The 4 Biggest Factors Impacting Its Performance In 2025 & Beyond! – Major Drivers” and “Ryder System: Initiation Of Coverage – Leveraging Cyclical Recovery in Transportation and Logistics But Is It Enough? – Major Drivers,” Baptista Research provides insights into the factors influencing Ryder System‘s stock price.

Baptista Research emphasizes Ryder System‘s solid financial performance despite challenges in the freight industry. They highlight the company’s growth in contractual lease, dedicated, and supply chain businesses as key drivers of its success. Additionally, Baptista Research evaluates the impact of strategic acquisitions, like Cardinal Logistics and Impact Fulfillment Services, on Ryder System‘s market positioning and revenue growth. By conducting independent valuations using methodologies like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), analysts aim to provide investors with a comprehensive view of Ryder System‘s future potential.


A look at Ryder System Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth4
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Ryder System shows promising signs for long-term growth. With a strong score of 4 for Growth and Momentum, the company is positioned well for expansion and market performance. This indicates positive trends in areas such as revenue and stock price momentum.

However, there are areas of improvement needed as indicated by the lower scores in Value and Resilience. With a score of 2 for Resilience, there may be some vulnerability to economic fluctuations and industry challenges. Nevertheless, overall, Ryder System presents a balanced outlook with potential for growth and market momentum in the long term.

### Ryder System, Inc. provides a continuum of logistics, supply chain, and transportation management solutions worldwide. The Company’s offerings range from full-service leasing, commercial rental and maintenance of vehicles to integrated services. The Company also offers comprehensive supply chain solutions, logistics management services, and e-Commerce solutions. ###


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