Rush Enterprises Inc - RUSHB STOCK NEWS

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA and RUSHB) announced the winner of their sweepstakes for the last 2025 Peterbilt Model 389X ever produced. The contest, sponsored by Rush Truck Centers and the Rush Enterprises Foundation, raised $500,000 for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Jennifer Best of Pryor, Oklahoma, who operates Shane Best Trucking with her husband, won the unique truck.

The sweepstakes, launched in March at the Mid-America Trucking Show, ended on September 15. The winner was announced on October 14 at the American Trucking Associations' Management Conference and Exhibition in Nashville. Rush Truck Centers had secured the build slot for the final Model 389 with a $1.5 million bid at a Peterbilt dealer auction.

In total, Rush Truck Centers and Peterbilt Motors Company donated $2 million to three organizations: Wounded Warrior Project, Truckers Against Trafficking, and Wreaths Across America. The initiative highlights the industry's commitment to charitable causes and marks a significant milestone in Peterbilt's history.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB), North America's largest commercial vehicle dealership network, has announced its upcoming third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern/9:00 a.m. Central. The company will release its earnings report after market close on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Interested parties can access the call via the company's investor relations website. Participants are encouraged to register for the event and join 10 minutes before the start time. For those unable to attend the live broadcast, a webcast replay will be available on the same website.

Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB) reported Q2 2024 results with revenues of $2.027 billion and net income of $78.7 million, or $0.97 per diluted share. This compares to revenues of $2.003 billion and net income of $98.3 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in Q2 2023. The company faced challenging market conditions, including weak demand for Class 8 trucks and aftermarket parts due to the ongoing freight recession and high interest rates. Despite this, Rush Enterprises maintained strong performance in certain sectors, such as public and vocational segments. The company's Board declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share, a 5.9% increase over the prior quarter. Rush Enterprises sold 4,128 new Class 8 trucks and 3,691 Class 4-7 medium-duty vehicles in Q2 2024. The company achieved an absorption ratio of 134.0% and expects market conditions to remain challenging in the near term.

Rush Enterprises, operator of the largest commercial vehicle dealership network in North America, will release its Q2 2024 earnings on July 31, 2024, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for August 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern/9:00 a.m. Central. Interested parties can register for the call online, and a replay will be available for those unable to attend the live broadcast.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. reported Q1 2024 results with revenues of $1.9 billion and net income of $71.6 million. The company declared a $0.17 per share dividend. Despite challenging market conditions impacting new truck sales, the Company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss first-quarter 2024 earnings results on April 24, 2024. The call will be available online, and participants can register to join. Earnings will be reported after the market closes on April 23, 2024.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. in collaboration with Rush Enterprises Foundation announced a special sweepstakes to benefit Wounded Warrior Project, offering the last 2025 Peterbilt Model 389X ever produced. The sweepstakes, running until September 15, 2024, encourages eligible participants to donate to WWP for a chance to win the iconic truck. Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million, with the full amount being donated to charitable organizations Truckers Against Trafficking and Wreaths Across America. The customized Model 389X pays homage to Peterbilt's trucking legacy and supports veterans and their families.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. announces the retirement of COO Michael McRoberts and Senior VP Scott Anderson. McRoberts played a crucial role in the company's growth and strategic direction, while Anderson oversaw significant growth in finance and insurance operations. Jason Wilder will succeed McRoberts as COO, and Jorgan Peterson will assume Wilder's current role. Anderson will remain as a consultant until at least September 30, 2024.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (RUSHA) achieved annual revenues of $7.9 billion with a net income of $347.1 million for 2023. The company declared a cash dividend of $.17 per share and saw growth in new truck demand and aftermarket sales. Despite industry challenges, Rush Enterprises focused on strategic initiatives to diversify its customer base and support large national accounts.