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Landstar System Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $1.211b and Earnings Per Share of $1.20

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Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $1.211 billion and earnings per share of $1.20, compared to $1.225 billion and $1.48 EPS in Q2 2024. The company saw a 3.2% sequential increase in truck revenue per load versus Q1 2025.

Key operational metrics include truck transportation revenue of $1.118 billion (92% of total revenue), with van equipment revenue at $591 million and unsided/platform equipment revenue at $401 million. The company maintained stable BCO truck count and returned capital through share repurchases of $42.4 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.

Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 con un fatturato di 1,211 miliardi di dollari e un utile per azione di 1,20 dollari, rispetto a 1,225 miliardi di dollari e 1,48 dollari per azione nel secondo trimestre 2024. L'azienda ha registrato un aumento sequenziale del 3,2% del ricavo per carico camion rispetto al primo trimestre 2025.

Le principali metriche operative includono un ricavo dal trasporto camion di 1,118 miliardi di dollari (92% del fatturato totale), con ricavi da attrezzature van pari a 591 milioni di dollari e da attrezzature senza sponde/piattaforma pari a 401 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha mantenuto stabile il numero di camion BCO e ha restituito capitale attraverso riacquisti di azioni per 42,4 milioni di dollari e ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,40 dollari per azione.

Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) reportó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 con ingresos de 1.211 mil millones de dólares y ganancias por acción de 1,20 dólares, en comparación con 1.225 mil millones y 1,48 dólares por acción en el segundo trimestre de 2024. La compañía experimentó un aumento secuencial del 3,2% en los ingresos por carga de camiones respecto al primer trimestre de 2025.

Las métricas operativas clave incluyen ingresos por transporte de camiones de 1.118 mil millones de dólares (92% del total de ingresos), con ingresos por equipo tipo van de 591 millones y por equipo sin costados/plataforma de 401 millones. La empresa mantuvo estable la cantidad de camiones BCO y devolvió capital mediante recompras de acciones por 42,4 millones de dólares y declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,40 dólares por acción.

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Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires de 1,211 milliard de dollars et un bénéfice par action de 1,20 dollar, contre 1,225 milliard et 1,48 dollar par action au deuxième trimestre 2024. La société a enregistré une augmentation séquentielle de 3,2% du revenu par chargement de camion par rapport au premier trimestre 2025.

Les indicateurs opérationnels clés incluent un chiffre d'affaires du transport routier de 1,118 milliard de dollars (92 % du chiffre d'affaires total), avec des revenus provenant des équipements fourgon de 591 millions de dollars et des équipements sans côtés/plateforme de 401 millions de dollars. La société a maintenu un nombre stable de camions BCO et a restitué du capital via des rachats d'actions pour 42,4 millions de dollars et a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,40 dollar par action.

Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Umsatz von 1,211 Milliarden US-Dollar und einem Gewinn je Aktie von 1,20 US-Dollar, verglichen mit 1,225 Milliarden US-Dollar und 1,48 US-Dollar pro Aktie im zweiten Quartal 2024. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen 3,2%igen sequenziellen Anstieg der Lkw-Umsätze pro Ladung gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2025.

Wichtige operative Kennzahlen umfassen einen Lkw-Transportumsatz von 1,118 Milliarden US-Dollar (92 % des Gesamtumsatzes), mit Einnahmen aus Van-Ausrüstung in Höhe von 591 Millionen US-Dollar und Umsätzen aus Ausrüstung ohne Seitenwände/Plattformen von 401 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen hielt die Anzahl der BCO-Lkw stabil und gab Kapital durch Aktienrückkäufe in Höhe von 42,4 Millionen US-Dollar zurück sowie erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,40 US-Dollar pro Aktie.

Positive
  • 3.2% sequential increase in truck revenue per load from Q1 2025
  • Strong balance sheet with $426 million in cash and short-term investments
  • 17% return on average shareholders' equity
  • Stable BCO truck count, best performance since Q2 2022
  • Continued capital return through $42.4M in share repurchases and $0.40 quarterly dividend
Negative
  • Revenue decreased 1.1% year-over-year to $1.211B from $1.225B
  • EPS declined 19% to $1.20 from $1.48 year-over-year
  • Operating income dropped 17.3% to $56.28M from $68.06M
  • Gross profit decreased 8.9% to $109.26M from $119.99M
  • Total truck loads declined 1.5% compared to Q2 2024

Insights

Landstar reports mixed Q2 results with EPS declining 19% YoY to $1.20 amid challenging freight environment, though showing sequential improvement.

Landstar System reported $1.211 billion in Q2 2025 revenue, representing a slight 1.1% year-over-year decline from $1.225 billion in Q2 2024. More concerning is the significant drop in profitability, with earnings per share falling 19% to $1.20 from $1.48 in the same quarter last year. This decline stems primarily from compressed margins, with gross profit decreasing by 8.9% to $109.3 million and operating income falling 17.3% to $56.3 million.

Looking deeper at operational metrics, we see some interesting trends developing. Truck transportation, comprising 92% of total revenue, actually increased 1.1% year-over-year to $1.118 billion. This growth was driven by a 2.6% increase in truck revenue per load, partially offset by a 1.5% decrease in load volume. Particularly notable is the 5.2% growth in unsided/platform equipment revenue to $401 million and the 29.6% increase in other truck transportation (primarily power-only services) to $101 million.

However, these gains were counterbalanced by weakness in van equipment revenue (down 4.5% to $591 million) and a sharp 22.3% decline in revenue from rail, air, and ocean cargo carriers to $73 million. The company also faced pressure from rising insurance and claims costs, which increased despite the overall revenue decline.

From a capital allocation perspective, Landstar continues to return significant cash to shareholders. During Q2, the company repurchased 300,141 shares at an aggregate cost of $42.4 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, representing a 21.2% increase from the $0.33 dividend in Q2 2024. With $426 million in cash and short-term investments, Landstar maintains a strong balance sheet while delivering a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17%.

CEO Frank Lonegro highlighted the sequential improvement in truck revenue per load (up 3.2% from Q1 2025) and the stabilization in BCO truck count as positive developments. However, the overall results reflect the continuing challenges in the freight transportation environment, with margin pressure persisting despite some revenue resilience in key segments.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR) (“Landstar� or the “Company�) today reported basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS�) of $1.20 in the 2025 second quarter on revenue of $1.211 billion. “The Landstar team of independent business owners and employees performed admirably during the second quarter, highlighted by continuing strong performance by our services hauled by unsided/platform equipment,� said Landstar President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Lonegro. “I was encouraged that Landstar achieved a 3.2% sequential increase in truck revenue per load compared to the 2025 first quarter, outperforming typical seasonality. In addition, I was excited to see our net BCO truck count remain essentially flat sequentially, the best performance we’ve seen since the second quarter of 2022. Our network of Landstar BCOs, agents and employees continue to be laser-focused on safety, security and delivering great service to our customers in what continues to be a dynamic and challenging freight transportation environment.�

2Q 2025 2Q 2024
Revenue$1,211,383$1,225,005
Gross profit$109,261$119,996
Variable contribution$170,450$175,131
Operating income$56,280$68,059
Basic and diluted earnings per share$1.20$1.48


(1)Dollars above in thousands, except per share amounts.
(2)Please refer to the Consolidated Statements of Income and Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Variable Contribution included below.

Landstarcontinues to return capital to stockholders through the Company’s stock purchase program and dividends. During the 2025 second quarter,Landstarpurchased 300,141 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of$42.4 million, bringing the total number of common shares purchased during the twenty-six week period ended June 28, 2025, to 686,459 shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $103.3 million. The Company is currently authorized to purchase up to an additional 1,861,522 shares of the Company’s common stock under its longstanding share purchase program. Landstar also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share payable on September 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2025.

Total revenue was $1,211 million in the 2025 second quarter, compared to $1,225 million in the 2024 second quarter. Truck transportation revenue hauled by independent business capacity owners (“BCOs�) and truck brokerage carriers in the 2025 second quarter was $1,118 million, or 92% of revenue, compared to $1,106 million, or 90% of revenue, in the 2024 second quarter. Truckload transportation revenue hauled via van equipment in the 2025 second quarter was $591 million, compared to $619 million in the 2024 second quarter. Truckload transportation revenue hauled via unsided/platform equipment in the 2025 second quarter was $401 million, compared to $381 million in the 2024 second quarter. Revenue from other truck transportation, which is largely related to power-only services, in the 2025 second quarter was $101 million, compared to$78 million in the 2024 second quarter. Revenue hauled by rail, air and ocean cargo carriers was $73 million, or 6% of revenue, in the 2025 second quarter, compared to $94 million, or 8% of revenue, in the 2024 second quarter.

Truck revenue per load increased 2.6% in the 2025 second quarter as compared to the 2024 second quarter, while the number of loads hauled via truck declined 1.5% over the same period.

Gross profit in the 2025 second quarter was $109 million, and variable contribution (defined as revenue less the cost of purchased transportation and commissions to agents) in the 2025 second quarter was $170 million. Gross profit in the 2024 second quarter was $120 million, and variable contribution in the 2024 second quarter was $175 million. Reconciliations of gross profit to variable contribution and gross profit margin to variable contribution margin for the 2025 and 2024 second quarters and year-to-date periods are provided in the Company’s accompanying financial disclosures.

The Company’s balance sheet continues to be very strong, with cash and short-term investments of approximately $426 million as of June 28, 2025. Trailingtwelve-monthreturnon average shareholders� equity was17%,and return on invested capital, representing net income divided by the sum of average equity plus average debt, was16%.

Landstar will provide a live webcast of its quarterly earnings conference call this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the webcast, visit ; click on “Webcasts,� then click on “Landstar’s Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Conference Call.� A slide presentation to accompany the webcast presentation is also available on Landstar’s investor relations website at .

About Landstar:
Landstar System, Inc., is a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers utilizing a network of agents, third-party capacity providers and employees. Landstar transportation services companies are certified to ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standards and RC14001:2015 environmental, health, safety and security management system standards. Landstar System, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol LSTR.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
In this earnings release and accompanying financial disclosures, the Company provides the following information that may be deemed non-GAAP financial measures: variable contribution and variable contribution margin. The Company believes variable contribution and variable contribution margin are useful measures of the variable costs that we incur at a shipment-by-shipment level attributable to our transportation network of third-party capacity providers and independent agents in order to provide services to our customers. The Company also believes that it is appropriate to present each of the financial measures that may be deemed a non-GAAP financial measure, as referred to above, for the following reasons: (1) disclosure of these matters will allow investors to better understand the underlying trends in the Company’s financial condition and results of operations; (2) this information will facilitate comparisons by investors of the Company’s results as compared to the results of peer companies; and (3) management considers this financial information in its decision making.

Forward Looking Statements Disclaimer:
The following is a “safe harbor� statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained in this press release that are not based on historical facts are “forward-looking statements.� This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as statements which relate to Landstar’s business objectives, plans, strategies and expectations. Terms such as “anticipates,� “believes,� “estimates,� “intention,� “expects,� “plans,� “predicts,� “may,� “should,� “could,� “will,� the negative thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are by nature subject to uncertainties and risks, including but not limited to: decreased demand for transportation services; U.S. trade relationships and potential or imposed tariffs; an increase in the frequency or severity of accidents or other claims; unfavorable development of existing accident claims; dependence on third party insurance companies; dependence on independent commission sales agents; dependence on third party capacity providers; the impact of the Russian conflict with Ukraine on the operations of certain independent commission sales agents, including the Company’s largest such agent by revenue in the 2024 fiscal year; substantial industry competition; disruptions or failures in the Company’s computer systems; cyber and other information security incidents; dependence on key vendors; potential changes in taxes; status of independent contractors; regulatory and legislative changes; regulations focused on diesel emissions and other air quality matters; regulations requiring the purchase and use of zero-emission vehicles; intellectual property; acquisitions and investments; and other operational, financial or legal risks or uncertainties detailed in Landstar’s Form 10-K for the 2024 fiscal year, described in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors, Landstar’s Form 10-Q for the 2025 first quarter, described in Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors, and in other SEC filings from time to time. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results or events to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Investors should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Landstar System, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks Ended
June 28,June 29,June 28,June 29,
2025202420252024
Revenue$2,363,885$2,396,048$1,211,383$1,225,005
Investment income7,3277,0663,7293,654
Costs and expenses:
Purchased transportation1,839,2891,855,579941,411950,058
Commissions to agents192,836197,09899,52299,816
Other operating costs, net of gains on asset sales/dispositions31,42428,99419,59514,135
Insurance and claims70,30153,43230,44927,164
Selling, general and administrative117,288111,36155,70654,939
Depreciation and amortization24,37528,63012,14914,488
Total costs and expenses2,275,5132,275,0941,158,8321,160,600
Operating income95,699128,02056,28068,059
Interest and debt expense (income)539(3,286)698(1,675)
Income before income taxes95,160131,30655,58269,734
Income taxes23,46131,58613,68917,110
Net income$71,699$99,720$41,893$52,624
Basic and diluted earnings per share$2.05$2.79$1.20$1.48
Average basic and diluted shares outstanding35,037,00035,702,00034,870,00035,654,000
Dividends per common share$0.76$0.66$0.40$0.33


Landstar System, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
June 28,December 28,
20252024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$359,237$515,018
Short-term investments66,93551,619
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance
of $12,284 and $12,904717,249683,841
Other receivables, including advances to independent
contractors, less allowance of $21,995 and $17,81248,78147,160
Other current assets45,14422,229
Total current assets1,237,3461,319,867
Operating property, less accumulated depreciation
and amortization of $464,538 and $456,547287,500311,345
Goodwill41,39940,933
Other assets133,399141,166
Total assets$1,699,644$1,813,311
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Cash overdraft$58,141$61,033
Accounts payable401,849383,625
Current maturities of long-term debt30,74733,116
Insurance claims36,79740,511
Dividends payable-70,632
Other current liabilities91,60584,237
Total current liabilities619,139673,154
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities54,67769,191
Insurance claims73,26862,842
Deferred income taxes and other non-current liabilities30,73435,685
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 160,000,000
shares, issued 68,589,418 and 68,559,269686686
Additional paid-in capital258,915255,260
Retained earnings2,905,0112,859,916
Cost of 33,935,882 and 33,243,196 shares of common
stock in treasury(2,235,622)(2,131,413)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,164)(12,010)
Total shareholders' equity921,826972,439
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,699,644$1,813,311



Landstar System, Inc. and Subsidiary
Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks Ended
June 28,June 29,June 28,June 29,
2025202420252024
Revenue generated through (in thousands):
Truck transportation
Truckload:
Van equipment$1,186,071$1,247,244$591,276$618,940
Unsided/platform equipment741,270723,995400,862380,950
Less-than-truckload47,74953,70725,31328,090
Other truck transportation(1)192,766149,675100,68777,709
Total truck transportation2,167,8562,174,6211,118,1381,105,689
Rail intermodal39,51545,00222,02822,307
Ocean and air cargo carriers116,426125,38050,78971,306
Other(2)40,08851,04520,42825,703
$2,363,885$2,396,048$1,211,383$1,225,005
Revenue on loads hauled via BCO Independent Contractors(3)
included in total truck transportation$888,489$918,071$461,432$465,510
Number of loads:
Truck transportation
Truckload:
Van equipment572,154599,973284,091300,959
Unsided/platform equipment246,241244,407128,996126,460
Less-than-truckload76,83082,85041,25042,617
Other truck transportation(1)90,18571,44046,17337,914
Total truck transportation985,410998,670500,510507,950
Rail intermodal13,97014,3807,8207,230
Ocean and air cargo carriers16,56017,2407,4408,520
1,015,9401,030,290515,770523,700
Loads hauled via BCO Independent Contractors(3)
included in total truck transportation398,000422,300203,930213,560
Revenue per load:
Truck transportation
Truckload:
Van equipment$2,073$2,079$2,081$2,057
Unsided/platform equipment3,0102,9623,1083,012
Less-than-truckload621648614659
Other truck transportation(1)2,1372,0952,1812,050
Total truck transportation2,2002,1782,2342,177
Rail intermodal2,8293,1292,8173,085
Ocean and air cargo carriers7,0317,2736,8268,369
Revenue period on loads hauled via BCO Independent Contractors(3)$2,232$2,174$2,263$2,180
Revenue by capacity type (as a % of total revenue):
Truck capacity providers:
BCO Independent Contractors(3)38%38%38%38%
Truck Brokerage Carriers54%52%54%52%
Rail intermodal2%2%2%2%
Ocean and air cargo carriers5%5%4%6%
Other2%2%2%2%
June 28,June 29,
20252024
Truck Capacity Providers:
BCO Independent Contractors(3)7,8448,385
Truck Brokerage Carriers:
Approved and active(4)41,84245,382
Other approved27,67225,450
69,51470,832
Total available truck capacity providers77,35879,217
Trucks provided by BCO Independent Contractors(3)8,6119,180
(1)Includes power-only, expedited, straight truck, cargo van, and miscellaneous other truck transportation revenue generated by the transportation logistics segment.Power-only refers to shipments where the Company furnishes a power unit and an operator but not trailing equipment, which is typically provided by the shipperor consignee.
(2)Includes primarily reinsurance premium revenue generated by the insurance segment and intra-Mexico transportation services revenue generated byLandstar Metro.
(3)BCO Independent Contractors are independent contractors who provide truck capacity to the Company under exclusive lease arrangements.
(4)Active refers to Truck Brokerage Carriers who moved at least one load in the 180 days immediately preceding the fiscal quarter end.


Landstar System, Inc. and Subsidiary
Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Variable Contribution
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Weeks EndedThirteen Weeks Ended
June 28,June 29,June 28,June 29,
2025202420252024
Revenue$2,363,885$2,396,048$1,211,383$1,225,005
Costs of revenue:
Purchased transportation1,839,2891,855,579941,411950,058
Commissions to agents192,836197,09899,52299,816
Variable costs of revenue2,032,1252,052,6771,040,9331,049,874
Trailing equipment depreciation13,84413,8346,8676,937
Information technology costs(1)7,60911,9863,9346,182
Insurance-related costs(2)71,31754,65930,79327,881
Other operating costs31,42428,99419,59514,135
Other costs of revenue124,194109,47361,18955,135
Total costs of revenue2,156,3192,162,1501,102,1221,105,009
Gross profit$207,566$233,898$109,261$119,996
Gross profit margin8.8%9.8%9.0%9.8%
Plus: other costs of revenue124,194109,47361,18955,135
Variable contribution$331,760$343,371$170,450$175,131
Variable contribution margin14.0%14.3%14.1%14.3%
(1)Includes costs of revenue incurred related to internally developed software including ASC 350-40 amortization, implementation costs, hosting costs and other support costs utilized to support the Company’s independent commission sales agents, third party capacity providers, and customers, included as a portion of depreciation and amortization and of selling, general and administrative in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)Primarily includes (i) insurance premiums paid for commercial auto liability, general liability, cargo and other lines of coverage related to the transportation of freight; (ii) the related cost of claims incurred under those programs; and (iii) brokerage commissions and other fees incurred relating to the administration of insurance programs available to BCO Independent Contractors that are reinsured by the Company, which are included in selling, general and administrative in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.


Contact:
Jim Todd
Chief Financial Officer
904-398-9400

FAQ

What was Landstar's (LSTR) earnings per share in Q2 2025?

Landstar reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.20 in Q2 2025, down from $1.48 in Q2 2024.

How much revenue did Landstar generate in Q2 2025?

Landstar generated total revenue of $1.211 billion in Q2 2025, slightly down from $1.225 billion in Q2 2024.

What was Landstar's truck transportation revenue in Q2 2025?

Truck transportation revenue was $1.118 billion, representing 92% of total revenue, compared to $1.106 billion in Q2 2024.

How much cash does Landstar have on its balance sheet?

As of June 28, 2025, Landstar had $426 million in cash and short-term investments.

What dividend did Landstar declare for Q2 2025?

Landstar declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on September 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2025.

How many shares did Landstar repurchase in Q2 2025?

Landstar purchased 300,141 shares at an aggregate cost of $42.4 million during Q2 2025.
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