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Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) operates a capital-efficient logistics network specializing in asset-light transportation solutions through its independent agent network. This page provides investors and industry professionals with timely access to official press releases, earnings reports, and strategic updates directly from the company.
Discover comprehensive coverage of Landstar's domestic truck brokerage developments, intermodal expansion initiatives, and supply chain innovations. Our curated collection includes critical updates such as operational milestones, leadership announcements, and regulatory filings – all essential for understanding the company's position in the competitive third-party logistics sector.
Key content categories include quarterly financial results, partnership agreements with capacity providers, safety program enhancements, and technology investments supporting its decentralized model. Bookmark this page to efficiently monitor how Landstar's unique agent-based structure adapts to evolving freight demands and market conditions.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) has rescheduled its 2025 first quarter earnings release and conference call from April 29 to May 13, 2025, due to an ongoing investigation of a supply chain fraud. The fraud, discovered in the last week of Q1 2025, affects the company's international freight forwarding operations through one specific independent commission sales agency, not impacting core North American truckload services.
The expected adverse financial impact is estimated at up to $15 million in net income (approximately $0.43 per share after-tax), excluding legal fees and potential recoveries. Despite this, Q1 2025 performance shows total revenue of $1.153 billion, landing in the upper half of guidance. Earnings per share reached $0.95 before fraud impact, at the upper end of updated guidance. The company maintains a strong financial position with cash and short-term investments of approximately $473 million as of March 29, 2025.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) reported fourth quarter 2024 revenue of $1.209 billion and earnings per share of $1.31, marking the first year-over-year quarterly revenue growth since Q3 2022. The company saw a 3.1% increase in truck revenue per load but experienced a 3.4% decline in truck load volume compared to Q4 2023.
Notable financial metrics include gross profit of $109 million and variable contribution of $167 million. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $567 million in cash and short-term investments. During fiscal 2024, Landstar returned capital to shareholders through stock buybacks (452,000 shares at $82.1 million) and dividends ($120.5 million). The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share.
Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) has announced it will release its 2024 fourth quarter results after market close on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The company will host a conference call with analysts and investors at 4:30 p.m. ET the same evening to discuss the quarterly results and current outlook.
The webcast will be accessible through investor.landstar.com under the 'Webcasts' section. For those unable to join the live call or without internet access, a telephone replay will be available for 48 hours at (800) 819-5743 for U.S. and Canada, and (203) 369-3828 for international calls.
Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) has declared a special one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable on January 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of January 7, 2025. The company demonstrated strong shareholder returns in 2024, purchasing 452,019 shares for approximately $82.1 million and distributing $120.5 million in cash dividends. As of September 28, 2024, Landstar reported $531 million in cash and short-term investments. The company plans to continue opportunistic stock purchases under its stock purchase program.
Landstar System announces key leadership changes effective December 1, 2024. Joe Beacom has been appointed President of Landstar System Holdings and its agent-based transportation services companies, planning to serve until end of 2025 before transitioning to Special Advisor to CEO and retiring in Q1 2026. Matt Miller has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Safety and Operations Officer, taking over Beacom's previous role. Miller, with 15 years at Landstar, will oversee operational matters relating to the company's capacity network of truck owner-operators and third-party truck brokerage carriers.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) reported third quarter 2024 revenue of $1.214 billion and earnings per share of $1.41, down from $1.71 in Q3 2023. The company faced challenging freight conditions, though achieved a 3.2% sequential increase in truck revenue per load compared to Q2 2024. Truck transportation revenue was $1.091 billion, representing 90% of total revenue. The company maintained strong financials with cash and short-term investments of $531 million, delivering a 21% return on equity. During Q3, Landstar purchased 121,000 shares for $22.4 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share.
Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) has announced that it will release its 2024 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The company will hold its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results and current outlook.
Interested parties can access the webcast by visiting investor.landstar.com, clicking on 'Webcasts', and then 'Landstar's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Conference Call'. For those unable to participate in the live call or without Internet access, a telephone replay will be available for 48 hours. The replay numbers are (800) 819-5743 for the U.S. and Canada, and (203) 369-3828 for international calls.
Landstar System (NASDAQ: LSTR) reported Q2 2024 earnings with revenue of $1.225 billion and EPS of $1.48. The company saw a 5% sequential revenue growth, breaking a streak of seven quarters of declines. Landstar's board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, a 9% increase from previous quarters. The company continued its stock repurchase program, buying back 316,000 shares for $57.0 million. Truck transportation accounted for 90% of revenue at $1.106 billion. Despite challenging market conditions, Landstar maintained a strong balance sheet with $504 million in cash and short-term investments. The company's trailing twelve-month return on average shareholders' equity was 22%, and return on invested capital was 20%.
Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR), a transportation and logistics services provider, has announced the release date for its 2024 second quarter results. The company will disclose its financial performance after the market closes on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Following the release, Landstar will host a quarterly conference call with analysts and investors at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results and provide insights into the current outlook.
Interested parties can access the webcast through the investor relations section of Landstar's website. For those unable to participate in the live call or without internet access, a telephone replay will be available for 48 hours. The replay numbers are (800) 819-5743 for U.S. and Canada, and (203) 369-3828 for international calls.
Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) will participate in the Bank of America 2024 Annual Investment Conference with a 'fireside chat' discussion at 10:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 14. The webcast will be accessible on Landstar's website until May 22.
