The chart below shows how SNDR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SNDR sees a -2.78% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.55% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.86%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Dedicated Fleet Expansion: 70% of Schneider's truckload fleet is now in dedicated contract configurations, up from 33% in 2017, indicating a significant strategic shift towards dedicated solutions.
Acquisition Synergies Expected: The acquisition of Cowen Systems is expected to generate annual synergies of $20 million to $30 million after year one, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.
Operational Performance Surge: In Q4, adjusted income from operations increased by 40% year over year to $45 million, reflecting strong operational performance across segments.
Intermodal Revenue Increase: Intermodal revenues excluding fuel surcharge rose to $276 million in Q4, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by volume growth and higher revenue per order.
Logistics Operating Income Surge: Logistics segment operating income increased by nearly 40% year over year to $9 million in Q4, demonstrating effective net revenue management despite lower overall revenues.
Negative
Limited Operating Income Growth: Truckload operating income was $20,000,000, which was only a 5% increase year over year, indicating limited growth despite higher revenues due to increased safety reserve estimates.
Logistics Revenue Decline: Logistics revenues excluding fuel surcharge were $324,000,000 in the 4th quarter, down 5% year over year, primarily due to lower brokerage revenue per order and volumes, reflecting a challenging market environment.
Operating Ratio Challenges: The truckload operating ratio remained flat at 96.5%, suggesting ongoing inefficiencies and challenges in improving profitability despite slight revenue growth.
Rising Insurance Expenses: Insurance expenses increased from 2.8% to 3.8% of revenue, driven by elevated nuclear verdicts and litigation costs, indicating a rising trend in operational risk and cost.
Earnings Per Share Guidance: The adjusted earnings per share guidance for 2025 is set at $0.90 to $1.20, with the lower end reflecting a continuation of current conditions, suggesting potential stagnation in earnings growth.
Earnings call transcript: Schneider National Q4 2024 sees stable EPS, revenue dip
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