XPO Provides North American LTL Operating Data for November 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

Positive

• Marginal increase of 0.2% in weight per shipment

Negative

• 4.0% decrease in LTL tonnage per day
• 4.2% decline in shipments per day

Insights

Financial Analyst

The November operating metrics reveal concerning trends for XPO's core LTL business. The 4.0% decline in daily tonnage, driven primarily by a 4.2% drop in shipments per day, signals continued weakness in freight demand. While the marginal 0.2% increase in weight per shipment provides minimal offset, it's insufficient to counter the broader volume decline.

This data reflects broader industry challenges, including softer consumer spending and inventory destocking. The metrics are particularly noteworthy for XPO given its position as a major LTL carrier and its recent focus on operational efficiency. The persistent volume declines could pressure pricing and impact profit margins in the near term, though the company's ongoing network optimization initiatives may help mitigate some of these headwinds.

GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today reported certain preliminary LTL segment operating metrics for November 2024. LTL tonnage per day decreased 4.0%, as compared with November 2023, attributable to a year-over-year decrease of 4.2% in shipments per day and an increase of 0.2% in weight per shipment. Actual results for November 2024 may vary from the preliminary results reported above.

About XPO

XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company’s customer-focused organization efficiently moves 18 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. XPO serves approximately 54,000 customers with 611 locations and 38,000 employees in North America and Europe, with headquarters in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Forward-looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target,” “trajectory” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances.

These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to a material difference include the risks discussed in our filings with the SEC, and the following: the effects of business, economic, political, legal, and regulatory impacts or conflicts upon our operations; supply chain disruptions and shortages, strains on production or extraction of raw materials, cost inflation and labor and equipment shortages; our ability to align our investments in capital assets, including equipment, service centers, and warehouses to our customers’ demands; our ability to implement our cost and revenue initiatives; the effectiveness of our action plan, and other management actions, to improve our North American LTL business; our ability to benefit from a sale, spin-off or other divestiture of one or more business units or to successfully integrate and realize anticipated synergies, cost savings and profit opportunities from acquired companies; goodwill impairment; issues related to compliance with data protection laws, competition laws, and intellectual property laws; fluctuations in currency exchange rates, fuel prices and fuel surcharges; the expected benefits of the spin-offs of GXO Logistics, Inc. and RXO, Inc.; our ability to develop and implement suitable information technology systems; the impact of potential cyber-attacks and information technology or data security breaches or failures; our indebtedness; our ability to raise debt and equity capital; fluctuations in interest rates; seasonal fluctuations; our ability to maintain positive relationships with our network of third-party transportation providers; our ability to attract and retain key employees including qualified drivers; labor matters; litigation; and competition and pricing pressures. We caution that our operating results for November 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods.

All forward-looking statements set forth in this release are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on us or our business or operations. Forward-looking statements set forth in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.

Investor Contact
Brian Scasserra
+1-617-607-6429
brian.scasserra@xpo.com  

Media Contact
Cole Horton
+1-203-609-6004
cole.horton@xpo.com

FAQ

What was XPO's LTL tonnage performance in November 2024?

XPO reported a 4.0% decrease in LTL tonnage per day in November 2024 compared to November 2023.

How did XPO's shipments per day change in November 2024?

XPO's shipments per day decreased by 4.2% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Did XPO's weight per shipment increase or decrease in November 2024?

XPO's weight per shipment increased by 0.2% in November 2024 compared to November 2023.