Ryder Sys - R STOCK NEWS

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has been named one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies for 2025, marking its 13th consecutive year receiving this distinction. The company ranked among the top ten most respected companies in the trucking, transportation, and logistics category.

The recognition is based on a corporate reputation survey evaluating companies across nine criteria, including investment value, people management, social responsibility, and talent attraction. Companies must rank in the top half of their industry to be included.

Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez attributes this consistent recognition to Ryder's commitment to workforce development, innovation, and product excellence. The company has also received other notable accolades, including recognition from Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2025 and 2024, America's Greatest Workplaces in 2024, and America's Most Trustworthy Companies in 2023.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025, marking its first inclusion in this prestigious list. The selection process, conducted in collaboration with Statista, involved an independent survey of over 40,000 Canada-based employees and considered more than 900,000 employer evaluations.

The evaluation process incorporated both personal (from employees) and public (from friends, family, and industry professionals) feedback, with personal evaluations carrying greater weight. Out of the surveyed companies, 300 organizations with the highest scores made the final list.

Ryder's presence in Canada includes over 1,500 employees, management of 3 million square feet of warehouse space, and approximately 6,000 monthly cross-border freight movements between the U.S. and Canada. The company has previously been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers and one of the World's Best Employers.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) reported strong Q4 2024 results with growth across all business segments. Q4 GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $3.11 from $2.74, while comparable EPS rose to $3.45 from $2.95. Total revenue grew 5% to $3.2 billion.

For full-year 2024, GAAP EPS reached $11.06, up from $8.73, while comparable EPS was $12.00 compared to $12.95 in 2023. Total revenue increased 7% to $12.6 billion. The company achieved an adjusted ROE of 16%.

Looking ahead to 2025, Ryder forecasts adjusted ROE of 17-18%, comparable EPS of $13.00-$14.00, and operating revenue growth of approximately 2%. The company expects net cash from operating activities of $2.5 billion and free cash flow of $300-$400 million.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.81 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 21, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025. This marks the company's 194th consecutive quarterly dividend payment, representing more than 48 years of uninterrupted dividend distributions.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has announced a proposed settlement of multiple stockholder derivative actions. The settlement includes the adoption of Corporate Governance Reforms that will be maintained for at least four years, addressing claims asserted in the consolidated cases. The company acknowledges these reforms will provide substantial benefits to Ryder and its stockholders.

The settlement involves a $2.5 million payment in attorneys' fees and expenses, subject to court approval. Individual settling stockholders may receive service awards up to $3,000 each, to be paid from the fee amount. A Settlement Hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2025, where stockholders of record as of December 20, 2024, may object to the settlement terms by filing written notices by March 18, 2025.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company, which specializes in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

The earnings call will be accessible via a live webcast, with both domestic (888-394-8218) and international (323-994-2093) dial-in options available. The presentation materials and webcast replay will be accessible through Ryder's investor website.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has announced key leadership changes effective January 1, 2025. John J. Diez, a 22-year company veteran, has been appointed as president and chief operating officer (COO), where he will oversee operations across Ryder's three business segments. Cristina Gallo-Aquino, who has been with Ryder since 2004 and most recently served as senior vice president, controller, and principal accounting officer, will succeed Diez as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).

Both executives will assume their new roles on January 1, 2025, with Diez reporting to Chairman and CEO Robert E. Sanchez. Gallo-Aquino will oversee all financial management functions, including finance and accounting, treasury, tax, audit, and investor relations.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has achieved a historic milestone in its over 40-year partnership with United Way, announcing a record-breaking donation of $1.150 million for 2024. The contribution, comprising employee donations and Ryder Charitable Foundation funds, was raised through a workplace campaign themed 'Providing essential help right HERE.' The campaign featured five days of virtual and in-person fundraising activities, supporting United Way's initiatives in Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities, and Economic Mobility across the United States.

Ryder System (NYSE: R) has announced that Chairman & CEO Robert Sanchez will deliver a company update presentation at the upcoming Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2024. The event will take place in New York on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 1:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The presentation will be accessible via a live webcast through Ryder's website.