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THOMASVILLE, N.C. - On Wednesday, Old Dominion Freight (NASDAQ:ODFL) Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, while revenue was in line with expectations as the less-than-truckload carrier navigated a challenging macroeconomic environment.
The company’s stock was down -0.36% in pre-market trading following the earnings release, suggesting a relatively neutral market reaction to the results.
The company reported earnings per share of $1.23, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $1.17. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.39 billion, matching analyst expectations.
Old Dominion’s fourth-quarter revenue decreased 7.3% year-over-year, primarily due to an 8.2% decline in LTL tons per day. The company attributed this to ongoing softness in the domestic economy.
"While our revenue declined 7.3% in the quarter, our market share remained relatively consistent," said Marty Freeman, President and CEO of Old Dominion. "In addition, we continued to operate efficiently while maintaining our best-in-class service."
The company’s operating ratio increased by 410 basis points to 75.9% for the fourth quarter, as the decline in revenue had a deleveraging effect on many operating expenses.
Old Dominion announced a 7.7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.28 per share, payable on March 19, 2025.
For the full year 2024, Old Dominion reported revenue of $5.81 billion, down 0.9% from 2023, and net income of $1.19 billion, a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.
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