LSTR
Landstar System, Inc.144.57
-1.78-1.22%
Dec 16, 4:00:01 PM EST
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This Quarter (Q1 '26)
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Last Quarter (Q4 '25)
FY Q4 '25
BCO metrics improve; AI enables growth
Q&A elaborated on BCO strength, revealing Q4 utilization up 8% year-over-year—highest in seven years—and trailing turnover at 31.4%, with adds up 9% and cancels down 5% QoQ, priming fleet expansion in 2026 alongside AI-driven efficiencies. Management differentiated their AI focus on empowering agents and BCOs versus competitors' cost cuts, citing high agent demand from polls and beta testing underway. Incentive comp brings a $12M headwind if on plan, offset by trailer refresh gains; storms hit 5-6k early Q1 loads but should recover. If demand lags, they'll double down on heavy haul, hazmat, and cold chain. BCOs yield 2.5x variable contribution margin. Tone stays resilient; watch rate durability.
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Market Cap
5.01BP/E (TTM)
37.07Basic EPS (TTM)
3.90Dividend Yield
0.01%Recent Filings
10-K
FY2025 results
Landstar's FY2025 revenue dipped 2% to $4.7B amid soft freight demand, with truckloads flat y/y as van volumes fell 4% while platform loads rose 2% and revenue per load edged up 1% on specialized hauls. Operating income plunged 39% to $152M, crushed by $32M non-cash impairments (Mexican sub, TMS wind-down, equity investment) and insurance/claims spiking 40% on prior-year development and Q4 accidents. Q4 bore two tragic crashes costing $11M; BCO trucks net fell 329 to 8,514 amid 31% turnover. Buybacks claimed 1.3M shares at $181M, dividends hit $3.56/share plus $2.00 special; revolver untapped with $265M available. Nuclear verdicts threaten claims momentum.
8-K
Q4 revenue dips, claims soar
Landstar reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1,174M, down 3% from $1,209M last year, with EPS plunging to $0.70 from $1.31. Elevated insurance and claims costs hit $56M—nearly double prior year—driven by $16.7M from three accidents and $5.3M reserve hikes, plus $2.1M Metro impairment. Truck revenue held nearly flat; unsided/platform shone. Balance sheet stays rock-solid.
8-K
Q4 prelims: revenue dips, claims soar
Landstar issued preliminary Q4 2025 results on January 21, 2026, projecting $1,174 million revenue, down from $1,209 million last year, and EPS of $0.70 versus $1.31. Elevated insurance and claims costs hit $56 million, including $22 million discrete items from accidents, the Cabral judgment appeal, and reserve hikes. Operating income lands at $30 million. Claims crushed margins.
8-K
Landstar adds two board directors
Landstar System expanded its board to ten members by electing independent directors Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart, effective October 31, 2025, with terms expiring at the 2026 annual meeting. Both join five key committees, including Audit—where Ms. Hart qualifies as a financial expert. New directors snag prorated $100,000 annual fees plus ~$81,000 restricted stock grants.
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