Xpo Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading North American freight transportation provider, has released preliminary LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) operating metrics for February 2025. The company reported a decline in key performance indicators, with daily LTL tonnage decreasing by 8.1% compared to February 2024. This decline was attributed to a 6.2% decrease in daily shipments and a 2.0% reduction in weight per shipment.

CEO Mario Harik noted that February's volume performance exceeded seasonal expectations compared to January, and highlighted a favorable industry pricing environment. The company maintains its focus on driving sequential pricing growth throughout 2025 to support its margin outlook.

XPO reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Q4 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $0.63 from $0.49 in 2023, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.89 from $0.77. Full-year 2024 diluted EPS reached $3.23, up from $1.62 in 2023.

The company's Q4 revenue was $1.92 billion, slightly down from $1.94 billion in 2023, primarily due to lower fuel surcharge revenue. Operating income improved to $148 million, up from $119 million. The North American LTL segment saw yield growth of 6.3% excluding fuel, despite decreased shipments and tonnage per day. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $303 million, including a $34 million real estate gain.

For the full year 2024, XPO achieved a 27% increase in adjusted EBITDA and 31% growth in adjusted diluted EPS compared to 2023.

XPO (NYSE: XPO) announced that 246 professional truck drivers achieved significant safety milestones in 2024, collectively driving over 308 million consecutive accident-free miles. The achievements include:

- 199 drivers reaching one million accident-free miles
- 35 drivers surpassing two million miles
- 9 drivers achieving three million miles, including the company's 100th driver to reach this milestone
- 3 drivers attaining four million accident-free miles

The three four-million-mile achievers - Dale Williams, Doug Phelps, and Darrell Thompson - have a combined 116 years of accident-free driving at XPO. Their achievement equals driving to the moon and back over eight times.

XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading North American freight transportation provider, has renewed its platinum partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) for 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of collaboration. The partnership focuses on educating and empowering transportation industry members to combat human trafficking. Nearly 6,000 XPO employees across the United States have received training to recognize and report suspected human trafficking incidents.

The renewal announcement coincides with National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of public resources like the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Truck drivers' reports have been instrumental in rescuing survivors and disrupting trafficking networks nationwide.

XPO has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast, scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results earlier that morning on their website www.xpo.com.

The conference call will be accessible via toll-free numbers for US/Canada (1-877-269-7756) and international callers (+1-201-689-7817). A live webcast will be available on XPO's investor relations website. The company will make a replay available until March 8, 2025, accessible through dedicated phone numbers and passcode 13750889.

XPO, a major North American freight transportation provider, has released preliminary Less-than-Load (LTL) operating metrics for November 2024. The company reported a 4.0% decrease in LTL tonnage per day compared to November 2023. This decline was primarily due to a 4.2% reduction in daily shipments, partially offset by a slight 0.2% increase in weight per shipment.

XPO has been named a '2024 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation' by the Women in Trucking Association for the fourth consecutive year, also securing a spot on WIT's 'Elite 30' list. The company demonstrates its commitment to gender diversity through various initiatives, including competitive compensation, development programs, and a comprehensive pregnancy care policy with paid prenatal leave. XPO celebrates two notable leaders: Tena Fisher, senior service center manager with 26 years of industry experience, and Nicole Neumann, vice president of human resources, both named to WIT's '2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation' list.

XPO has been named a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer by Viqtory, earning this recognition for the second consecutive year. The company received the Military Friendly® Gold ranking, placing it in the top 10% of employers in its category.

This designation acknowledges XPO's comprehensive efforts to recruit veteran and military talent while creating a supportive environment for those transitioning to civilian careers. The company maintains veteran training programs and partnerships, including with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program, to facilitate military-to-civilian career transitions.

XPO reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with revenue increasing 3.7% to $2.05 billion. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.79 from $0.72, while adjusted diluted EPS grew to $1.02 from $0.88 year-over-year. The North American Less-Than-Truckload segment showed significant improvement with a 16.8% increase in operating income to $188 million and achieved an adjusted operating ratio of 84.2%. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 19.8% to $333 million, driven by higher yield and improved cost management. Cash flow from operations was $264 million, with $378 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end.