XPO Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

XPO announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023, showing a strong performance despite a challenging freight transportation industry. Revenue increased by 6% year-over-year, with net income from continuing operations reaching $58 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $36 million in the same period in 2022. The company reported diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.49 and adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.77.

Insights

Financial Analyst

XPO's Q4 2023 financial results indicate a robust performance amidst a challenging freight transportation industry environment. The company's revenue growth of 6% and adjusted EBITDA increase of 28% year-over-year, when excluding real estate gains from 2022, are noteworthy. This performance is reflective of the company's success in improving service quality, pricing and productivity, particularly within the North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) segment.

The North American LTL segment is a critical area for XPO, as evidenced by the 8.6% revenue increase and the significant adjusted operating income growth of 50.9%. The segment's adjusted operating ratio improvement of 380 basis points is a strong indicator of increased operational efficiency and cost management. These metrics are particularly significant because they suggest XPO is gaining market share and improving its cost structure, which could lead to sustained profitability in a competitive industry.

However, the European Transportation Segment presents a contrast with a 58.3% decline in adjusted operating income and a 7.7% decrease in adjusted EBITDA. This could signal challenges in the European market, such as competitive pressures or operational inefficiencies that may require strategic adjustments.

Investors should note the decrease in adjusted diluted EPS from $0.98 in Q4 2022 to $0.77 in Q4 2023. While net income from continuing operations has improved from a loss in the previous year, the decline in EPS suggests that the earnings growth has not kept pace with the increase in the number of shares outstanding. This dilution effect is an essential consideration for shareholders as it impacts the value of their investment.

Market Research Analyst

The freight transportation sector is highly sensitive to economic cycles and XPO's performance in a soft industry environment suggests resilience and effective strategy implementation. The 10.3% yield growth, excluding fuel, signifies XPO's ability to increase prices or move towards more profitable freight, which is crucial in an industry often plagued by low margins and high competition.

Furthermore, the 5.7% increase in shipments per day and 2% increase in tonnage per day for the North American LTL segment reveal that volume growth is accompanying yield improvements. This balanced growth is a positive sign for XPO's market position and customer acquisition strategy. The company's focus on service quality, as indicated by the record-low damage claims ratio, likely contributes to customer retention and could be a differentiator in the competitive LTL market.

For stakeholders, the strategic focus on the North American LTL segment appears to be paying dividends and the company's momentum in this area could provide a solid foundation for future growth. However, the mixed results in the European segment and the overall decrease in adjusted diluted EPS may raise questions about the company's international strategies and capital allocation.

Legal Expert

From a legal perspective, the financial results do not raise immediate concerns. However, the mention of an $8 million non-cash accrual related to the expected resolution of a previously disclosed environmental matter is significant. It indicates that XPO is proactively addressing potential liabilities, which could mitigate long-term legal risks. Stakeholders should be aware that such environmental matters can have financial, operational and reputational implications for companies.

It is also important to consider the impact of transaction and integration costs, as well as restructuring costs, on the company's financials. The reported reduction in these costs suggests that XPO may be nearing the end of a period of significant corporate change, which could lead to more stable and predictable future expenses.

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter 2023, reflecting a strong performance in a soft industry environment for freight transportation. The company reported diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.49 and adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.77.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Summary Results
Three months ended December 31,		Revenue										Operating Income (Loss)
(in millions)			2023			2022			Change %				2023				2022			Change %
North American Less-Than-Truckload Segment		$	1,187		$	1,093			8.6	%		$	149			$	152			-2.0	%
European Transportation Segment			753			738			2.0	%			(2	)			(60	)		-96.7	%
Corporate			-			-			0.0	%			(28	)			(88	)		-68.2	%
Total		$	1,940		$	1,831			6.0	%		$	119			$	4			NM
Memo: Gains on real estate transactions for NA LTL													-				55
Three months ended December 31,		Adjusted Operating Income(1)										Adjusted EBITDA(1)
(in millions)			2023			2022			Change %				2023				2022			Change %
North American Less-Than-Truckload Segment		$	160		$	106			50.9	%		$	233			$	232			0.4	%
European Transportation Segment			5			12			-58.3	%			36				39			-7.7	%
Corporate			NA			NA			NA				(5	)			(9	)		-44.4	%
Total		$	NA		$	NA			NA			$	264			$	262			0.8	%
Memo: Gains on real estate transactions for NA LTL													-				55
Three months ended December 31,		Net Income (Loss)(2)										Diluted EPS(3)
(in millions, except for per-share data)			2023			2022			Change %				2023				2022			Change %
Total		$	58		$	(36	)		NM			$	0.49			$	(0.31	)		NM
		Diluted Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding
Three months ended December 31,												Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)(3)
(in millions, except for per-share data)			2023			2022							2023				2022			Change %
Total			120			115						$	0.77			$	0.98			-21.4	%
NM - Not meaningful
NA - Not applicable
(1) Reconciliations of adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted EPS are provided in the attached financial tables
(2) Net income (loss) from continuing operations
(3) Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share

 

Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “We delivered fourth quarter results that were solidly above expectations, reflecting substantial momentum in service quality, pricing and productivity. Companywide, year-over-year, we grew revenue by 6% and adjusted EBITDA by 28%, excluding real estate gains in 2022.

“In North American LTL, we outperformed on every key operating metric. This includes fourth quarter yield growth, excluding fuel, of 10.3%, adjusted operating income growth of 51%, and adjusted operating ratio improvement of 380 basis points. Our tonnage per day was 2% higher than a year ago, with nearly 6% more shipments per day.

“Behind each of these gains is our LTL 2.0 growth plan and our commitment to provide premium customer service. In the fourth quarter, we improved our damage claims ratio to a new company record of 0.3%. The more service quality we deliver, the more value our customers realize from doing business with us. This dynamic is a key driver of our margin expansion.”

Harik continued, “It was gratifying to see our strategy take root in 2023, XPO’s first full year as a standalone LTL company in North America. Every positive trend in the business comes from our team’s strong execution. We’re excited to continue to capitalize on our momentum, while laying more groundwork for the years ahead."

Fourth Quarter Highlights

For the fourth quarter 2023, revenue was $1.94 billion, compared to $1.83 billion for the same period in 2022. The year-over-year increase in revenue was due primarily to higher yield, excluding fuel, and an increase in tonnage per day in the North American LTL segment, partially offset by lower fuel surcharge revenue.

Net income from continuing operations was $58 million for the fourth quarter, compared with a net loss of $36 million for the same period in 2022. Operating income was $119 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $4 million for the same period in 2022. Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share was $0.49 for the fourth quarter, compared with a loss per share of $0.31 for the same period in 2022.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $93 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $113 million for the same period in 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share (“adjusted diluted EPS”), a non-GAAP financial measure, was $0.77 for the fourth quarter, compared with $0.98 for the same period in 2022.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”), a non-GAAP financial measure, was $264 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $262 million for the same period in 2022. The fourth quarter 2022 included $55 million of real estate gains.

The company generated $251 million of cash flow from operating activities in the fourth quarter, and ended the quarter with $412 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand, after $1.03 billion of net capital expenditures, including $878 million related to the acquisition of 28 service center locations.

Results by Business Segment

• North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): The segment generated revenue of $1.19 billion for the fourth quarter 2023, compared with $1.09 billion for the same period in 2022. On a year-over-year basis, shipments per day increased 5.7%, tonnage per day increased 2.0%, and yield, excluding fuel, increased 10.3%. Including fuel, yield increased 5.8%.
  
  Operating income was $149 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared with $152 million for the same period in 2022. Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $160 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $106 million for the same period in 2022. Adjusted operating ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 86.5%, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of 380 basis points.
  
  Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2023 was $233 million, compared with $232 million for the same period in 2022. The year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA was due primarily to higher yield, excluding fuel, and an increase in tonnage per day, partially offset by lower fuel surcharge revenue and pension income, as well as $55 million of gains from real estate sales in the 2022 period, compared with no gains in 2023. Excluding the impact of real estate sales, adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2023 increased by 32% year-over-year.
  

• European Transportation: The segment generated revenue of $753 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared with $738 million for the same period in 2022.
  
  Operating loss was $2 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared with a loss of $60 million for the same period in 2022.
  
  Adjusted EBITDA was $36 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $39 million for the same period in 2022.

• Corporate: The segment generated an operating loss of $28 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared with a loss of $88 million for the same period in 2022. The year-over-year decrease in operating loss was due primarily to a $29 million reduction in transaction and integration costs and a $29 million reduction in restructuring costs as the company continues to rationalize corporate overhead. This was partially offset by an $8 million non-cash accrual in 2023 related to the expected resolution of a previously disclosed environmental matter.
  
  Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was a loss of $5 million for the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $9 million for the same period in 2022. 

Conference Call

The company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants can call toll-free (from US/Canada) 1-877-269-7756; international callers dial +1-201-689-7817. A live webcast of the conference will be available on the investor relations area of the company’s website, xpo.com/investors. The conference will be archived until March 9, 2024. To access the replay by phone, call toll-free (from US/Canada) 1-877-660-6853; international callers dial +1-201-612-7415. Use participant passcode 13743551.

About XPO

XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, with proprietary technology that moves goods efficiently through its network. Together with its business in Europe, XPO serves approximately 52,000 customers with 596 locations and 38,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

As required by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), we provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures contained in this press release to the most directly comparable measure under GAAP, which are set forth in the financial tables attached to this press release.

XPO’s non-GAAP financial measures in this press release include: adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”) on a consolidated basis and for corporate; adjusted EBITDA margin on a consolidated basis; adjusted EBITDA excluding gains on real estate transactions on a consolidated basis and for our North American Less-Than-Truckload segment; adjusted net income from continuing operations; adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share (“adjusted diluted EPS”); adjusted operating income for our North American Less-Than-Truckload and European Transportation segments; and adjusted operating ratio for our North American Less-Than-Truckload segment.

We believe that the above adjusted financial measures facilitate analysis of our ongoing business operations because they exclude items that may not be reflective of, or are unrelated to, XPO and its business segments’ core operating performance, and may assist investors with comparisons to prior periods and assessing trends in our underlying businesses. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently, and therefore our measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should only be used as supplemental measures of our operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA excluding gains on real estate transactions, adjusted net income from continuing operations, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted operating income and adjusted operating ratio include adjustments for transaction and integration costs, as well as restructuring costs and other adjustments as set forth in the attached tables. Transaction and integration adjustments are generally incremental costs that result from an actual or planned acquisition, divestiture or spin-off and may include transaction costs, consulting fees, stock-based compensation, retention awards, internal salaries and wages (to the extent the individuals are assigned full-time to integration and transformation activities) and certain costs related to integrating and converging IT systems. Restructuring costs primarily relate to severance costs associated with business optimization initiatives. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and evaluating XPO’s and each business segment’s ongoing performance.

We believe that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin improve comparability from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure (interest and financing expenses), asset base (depreciation and amortization), goodwill impairment charge, tax impacts and other adjustments as set out in the attached tables that management has determined are not reflective of core operating activities and thereby assist investors with assessing trends in our underlying businesses. We believe that adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS improve the comparability of our operating results from period to period by removing the impact of certain costs and gains that management has determined are not reflective of our core operating activities, including amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, transaction and integration costs, restructuring costs and other adjustments as set out in the attached tables. We believe that adjusted operating income and adjusted operating ratio improve the comparability of our operating results from period to period by removing the impact of certain transaction and integration costs and restructuring costs, as well as amortization expenses as set out in the attached tables.

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, the global shortage of certain components such as semiconductor chips, 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 and other network facilities, 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; our ability to successfully integrate and realize anticipated synergies, cost savings and profit improvement opportunities with respect to acquired companies; goodwill impairment, including in connection with a business unit sale or other divestiture; changes in tariffs, trade restrictions, trade agreements, tax policies, the impacts of our defined benefit plans, difficulties in managing or overseeing foreign operations and external agents different liability standards, issues related to compliance with data protection laws, competition laws, and intellectual property laws in countries that we provide services in; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; fuel price and fuel surcharge changes; the expected benefits of the spin-offs of GXO Logistics, Inc. and RXO, Inc. on the size and business diversity of our company; 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 fixed and floating interest rates; seasonal fluctuations; issues related to our intellectual property rights; our ability to maintain positive relationships with our network of third-party transportation providers; our ability to successfully manage the transitions of certain management roles; our ability to attract and retain key employees, including qualified drivers; labor matters; litigation; risks associated with our self-insured claims; governmental or political actions; and competition and pricing pressures.

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
Jaycie Cooper
+1 475-400-5003
jaycie.cooper@xpo.com

XPO, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended											Years Ended
	December 31,											December 31,
		2023				2022			Change %				2023				2022			Change %
Revenue	$	1,940			$	1,831			6.0	%		$	7,744			$	7,718			0.3	%
Salaries, wages and employee benefits		805				729			10.4	%			3,159				2,945			7.3	%
Purchased transportation		422				449			-6.0	%			1,760				1,964			-10.4	%
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies		400				410			-2.4	%			1,623				1,687			-3.8	%
Operating taxes and licenses		15				14			7.1	%			60				58			3.4	%
Insurance and claims		38				38			0.0	%			167				183			-8.7	%
Gains on sales of property and equipment		(1	)			(57	)		-98.2	%			(5	)			(60	)		-91.7	%
Depreciation and amortization expense		114				103			10.7	%			432				392			10.2	%
Goodwill impairment		-				64			-100.0	%			-				64			-100.0	%
Litigation matter (1)		8				-			NM				8				-			NM
Transaction and integration costs		11				42			-73.8	%			58				58			0.0	%
Restructuring costs		9				35			-74.3	%			44				50			-12.0	%
Operating income		119				4			NM				438				377			16.2	%
Other income		(3	)			(13	)		-76.9	%			(15	)			(55	)		-72.7	%
Debt extinguishment loss		2				13			-84.6	%			25				39			-35.9	%
Interest expense		42				32			31.3	%			168				135			24.4	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax provision		78				(28	)		NM				260				258			0.8	%
Income tax provision		20				8			150.0	%			68				74			-8.1	%
Income (loss) from continuing operations		58				(36	)		NM				192				184			4.3	%
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes		-				(58	)		-100.0	%			(3	)		-	482			NM
Net income (loss)	$	58			$	(94	)		NM			$	189			$	666			-71.6	%
Net income (loss)
Continuing operations	$	58			$	(36	)					$	192			$	184
Discontinued operations		-				(58	)						(3	)			482
Net income (loss)	$	58			$	(94	)					$	189			$	666
Basic earnings (loss) per share (2)
Continuing operations	$	0.50			$	(0.31	)					$	1.66			$	1.60
Discontinued operations		-				(0.50	)						(0.02	)			4.19
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.50			$	(0.81	)					$	1.64			$	5.79
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (2)
Continuing operations	$	0.49			$	(0.31	)					$	1.62			$	1.59
Discontinued operations		-				(0.50	)						(0.02	)			4.17
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.49			$	(0.81	)					$	1.60			$	5.76
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding		116				115							116				115
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		120				115							118				116
NM - Not meaningful.
(1) Relates to California Environmental Matters as described in Note 9 to the Company's third quarter Form 10-Q.
(2) The sum of quarterly earnings (loss) per share may not equal year-to-date amounts due to differences in the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods.

XPO, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
	December 31,				December 31,
	2023				2022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	412			$	460
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $45 and $43, respectively		973				954
Other current assets		208				199
Current assets of discontinued operations		-				17
Total current assets		1,593				1,630
Long-term assets
Property and equipment, net of $1,853 and $1,679 in accumulated depreciation, respectively		3,075				1,832
Operating lease assets		708				719
Goodwill		1,498				1,472
Identifiable intangible assets, net of $452 and $392 in accumulated amortization, respectively		422				407
Other long-term assets		196				209
Total long-term assets		5,899				4,639
Total assets	$	7,492			$	6,269
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	532			$	521
Accrued expenses		775				774
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt		69				59
Short-term operating lease liabilities		121				107
Other current liabilities		93				30
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		-				16
Total current liabilities		1,590				1,507
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt		3,335				2,473
Deferred tax liability		337				319
Employee benefit obligations		91				93
Long-term operating lease liabilities		588				606
Other long-term liabilities		285				259
Total long-term liabilities		4,636				3,750
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300 shares authorized; 116 and 115 shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		-				-
Additional paid-in capital		1,298				1,238
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		185				(4	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(217	)			(222	)
Total equity		1,266				1,012
Total liabilities and equity	$	7,492			$	6,269

XPO, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
		Years Ended
		December 31,
			2023				2022
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
Net income		$	189			$	666
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes			(3	)			482
Income from continuing operations			192				184
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash from operating activities
	Depreciation, amortization and net lease activity		432				392
	Goodwill impairment		-				64
	Stock compensation expense		78				77
	Accretion of debt		11				16
	Deferred tax expense		31				80
	Gains on sales of property and equipment		(5	)			(60	)
	Other		54				70
Changes in assets and liabilities
	Accounts receivable		(46	)			(100	)
	Other assets		(9	)			(3	)
	Accounts payable		(48	)			62
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		4				42
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations			694				824
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
	Payment for purchases of property and equipment		(1,533	)			(521	)
	Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		29				88
	Proceeds from settlement of cross currency swaps		2				29
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations			(1,502	)			(404	)
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
	Proceeds from issuance of debt		2,962				-
	Repurchase of debt		(2,117	)			(1,068	)
	Proceeds from borrowings on ABL facility		-				275
	Repayment of borrowings on ABL facility		-				(275	)
	Repayment of debt and finance leases		(71	)			(61	)
	Payment for debt issuance costs		(27	)			-
	Change in bank overdrafts		34				(20	)
	Payment for tax withholdings for restricted shares		(19	)			(27	)
	Distribution from RXO and GXO spins, net		-				312
	Other		(1	)			3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations			761				(861	)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
	Operating activities of discontinued operations		(12	)			8
	Investing activities of discontinued operations		3				649
	Financing activities of discontinued operations		-				(1	)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations			(9	)			656
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			5				(18	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(51	)			197
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period			470				273
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		$	419			$	470

North American Less-Than-Truckload Segment
Summary Financial Table
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
	Three Months Ended December 31,											Years Ended December 31,
	2023				2022				Change %			2023				2022				Change %
Revenue (excluding fuel surcharge revenue)	$	966			$	851			13.5	%		$	3,814			$	3,631			5.0	%
Fuel surcharge revenue		221				242			-8.7	%			857				1,014			-15.5	%
Revenue		1,187				1,093			8.6	%			4,671				4,645			0.6	%
Salaries, wages and employee benefits		602				546			10.3	%			2,346				2,176			7.8	%
Purchased transportation		83				106			-21.7	%			366				499			-26.7	%
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies (1)		238				242			-1.7	%			956				983			-2.7	%
Operating taxes and licenses		13				11			18.2	%			48				48			0.0	%
Insurance and claims		21				25			-16.0	%			102				123			-17.1	%
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment		2				(54	)		NM				8				(54	)		NM
Depreciation and amortization		77				64			20.3	%			291				239			21.8	%
Transaction and integration costs		-				1			-100.0	%			-				3			-100.0	%
Restructuring costs		2				-			NM				12				5			140.0	%
Operating income		149				152			-2.0	%			542				623			-13.0	%
Operating ratio (2)		87.4	%			86.1	%						88.4	%			86.6	%
Other income		1				-							1				1
Amortization expense		8				8							34				34
Transaction and integration costs		-				1							-				3
Restructuring costs		2				-							12				5
Gains on real estate transactions		-				(55	)						-				(55	)
Adjusted operating income (3)	$	160			$	106			50.9	%		$	589			$	611			-3.6	%
Adjusted operating ratio (3) (4)		86.5	%			90.3	%						87.4	%			86.8	%
Depreciation expense		69				56							257				205
Pension income		4				15							17				59
Gains on real estate transactions		-				55							-				55
Other		-				-							1				2
Adjusted EBITDA (5)	$	233			$	232			0.4	%		$	864			$	932			-7.3	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (6)		19.6	%			21.2	%						18.5	%			20.1	%
Gains on real estate transactions		-				55							-				55
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding gains on real estate transactions (3)	$	233			$	177			31.6	%		$	864			$	877			-1.5	%
NM - Not meaningful.
(1) Fuel, operating expenses and supplies includes fuel-related taxes.
(2) Operating ratio is calculated as (1 - (Operating income divided by Revenue)).
(3) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release.
(4) Adjusted operating ratio is calculated as (1 - (Adjusted operating income divided by Revenue)); adjusted operating margin is the inverse of adjusted operating ratio.
(5) Adjusted EBITDA is used by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment profit (loss) in accordance with ASC 280.
(6) Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue.

North American Less-Than-Truckload
Summary Data Table
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended December 31,									Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022			Change %			2023			2022			Change %
Pounds per day (thousands)		69,357			67,996		2.0	%			70,196			70,163		0.0	%
Shipments per day		51,382			48,622		5.7	%			51,322			49,257		4.2	%
Average weight per shipment (in pounds)		1,350			1,398		-3.4	%			1,368			1,424		-3.9	%
Revenue per shipment	$	378.49		$	368.27		2.8	%		$	362.38		$	373.10		-2.9	%
Gross revenue per hundredweight (including fuel surcharges) (1)	$	28.60		$	27.03		5.8	%		$	27.07		$	26.90		0.6	%
Gross revenue per hundredweight (excluding fuel surcharges) (1)	$	23.37		$	21.19		10.3	%		$	22.21		$	21.18		4.9	%
Average length of haul (in miles)		852.6			832.3						842.6			831.1
Total average load factor (2)		22,564			23,099		-2.3	%			22,789			23,718		-3.9	%
Average age of tractor fleet (years)		5.0			5.9
Number of working days		61.0			61.0						251.0			252.5
(1) Gross revenue per hundredweight excludes the adjustment required for financial statement purposes in accordance with the company's revenue recognition policy.
(2) Total average load factor equals freight pound miles divided by total linehaul miles.
Note: Table excludes the company's trailer manufacturing operations.

European Transportation Segment
Summary Financial Table
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
	Three Months Ended December 31,											Years Ended December 31,
	2023				2022				Change %			2023				2022				Change %
Revenue	$	753			$	738			2.0	%		$	3,073			$	3,073			0.0	%
Salaries, wages and employee benefits		200				180			11.1	%			795				717			10.9	%
Purchased transportation		339				343			-1.2	%			1,394				1,465			-4.8	%
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies (1)		162				161			0.6	%			661				660			0.2	%
Operating taxes and licenses		2				3			-33.3	%			12				10			20.0	%
Insurance and claims		16				15			6.7	%			59				57			3.5	%
Gains on sales of property and equipment		(3	)			(3	)		0.0	%			(13	)			(6	)		116.7	%
Depreciation and amortization		36				32			12.5	%			136				128			6.3	%
Goodwill impairment		-				64			-100.0	%			-				64			-100.0	%
Transaction and integration costs		-				1			-100.0	%			2				6			-66.7	%
Restructuring costs		3				2			50.0	%			12				6			100.0	%
Operating income (loss)	$	(2	)		$	(60	)		-96.7	%		$	15			$	(34	)		NM
Other expense		(1	)			-							(2	)			(1	)
Amortization expense		5				5							21				20
Goodwill impairment		-				64							-				64
Transaction and integration costs		-				1							2				6
Restructuring costs		3				2							12				6
Adjusted operating income (2)	$	5			$	12			-58.3	%		$	48			$	61			-21.3	%
Depreciation expense		31				27							115				108
Adjusted EBITDA (3)	$	36			$	39			-7.7	%		$	163			$	169			-3.6	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (4)		4.7	%			5.2	%						5.3	%			5.5	%
NM - Not meaningful.
(1) Fuel, operating expenses and supplies includes fuel-related taxes.
(2) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA is used by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment profit (loss) in accordance with ASC 280.
(4) Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue.

Corporate
Summary Financial Table
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
	Three Months Ended December 31,											Years Ended December 31,
	2023				2022				Change %			2023				2022				Change %
Revenue	$	-			$	-			0.0	%		$	-			$	-			0.0	%
Salaries, wages and employee benefits		3				3			0.0	%			18				52			-65.4	%
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies		-				7			-100.0	%			6				44			-86.4	%
Operating taxes and licenses		-				-			0.0	%			-				-			0.0	%
Insurance and claims		1				(2	)		-150.0	%			6				3			100.0	%
Depreciation and amortization		1				7			-85.7	%			5				25			-80.0	%
Litigation matter (1)		8				-			NM				8				-			NM
Transaction and integration costs		11				40			-72.5	%			56				49			14.3	%
Restructuring costs		4				33			-87.9	%			20				39			-48.7	%
Operating loss	$	(28	)		$	(88	)		-68.2	%		$	(119	)		$	(212	)		-43.9	%
Other income (expense) (2)		(1	)			(1	)						(1	)			(5	)
Depreciation and amortization		1				7							5				25
Litigation matter (1)		8				-							8				-
Transaction and integration costs		11				40							56				49
Restructuring costs		4				33							20				39
Adjusted EBITDA (3)	$	(5	)		$	(9	)		-44.4	%		$	(31	)		$	(104	)		-70.2	%
NM - Not meaningful.
(1) Relates to California Environmental Matters as described in Note 9 to the Company's third quarter Form 10-Q.
(2) Other income (expense) consists of foreign currency gain (loss) and other income (expense).
(3) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release.

XPO, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
	Three Months Ended December 31,											Years Ended December 31,
	2023				2022				Change %			2023				2022				Change %
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	58			$	(36	)		NM			$	192			$	184			4.3	%
Debt extinguishment loss		2				13							25				39
Interest expense		42				32							168				135
Income tax provision		20				8							68				74
Depreciation and amortization expense		114				103							432				392
Goodwill impairment		-				64							-				64
Litigation matter (1)		8				-							8				-
Transaction and integration costs		11				42							58				58
Restructuring costs		9				35							44				50
Other		-				1							1				1
Adjusted EBITDA (2)	$	264			$	262			0.8	%		$	996			$	997			-0.1	%
Revenue	$	1,940			$	1,831			6.0	%		$	7,744			$	7,718			0.3	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2) (3)		13.6	%			14.3	%						12.9	%			12.9	%
Gains on real estate transactions		-				55							-				55
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding gains on real estate transactions (2)	$	264			$	207			27.5	%		$	996			$	942			5.7	%
NM - Not meaningful.
(1) Relates to California Environmental Matters as described in Note 9 to the Company's third quarter Form 10-Q.
(2) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue.

XPO, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures (cont.)
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended								Years Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		$	58			$	(36	)		$	192			$	184
	Debt extinguishment loss		2				13				25				39
	Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		13				14				55				54
	Goodwill impairment		-				64				-				64
	Litigation matter (1)		8				-				8				-
	Transaction and integration costs		11				42				58				58
	Restructuring costs		9				35				44				50
	Income tax associated with the adjustments above (2)		(8	)			(19	)			(36	)			(41	)
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (4)		$	93			$	113			$	346			$	408
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share (4)		$	0.77			$	0.98			$	2.92			$	3.53
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		120				115				118				116
	Incremental dilutive effect of stock-based awards		-				1				-				-
	Adjusted diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		120				116				118				116
(1) Relates to California Environmental Matters as described in Note 9 to the Company's third quarter Form 10-Q.
(2) This line item reflects the aggregate tax benefit of all non-tax related adjustments reflected in the table above. The detail by line item is as follows:
	Debt extinguishment loss	$	-			$	3			$	5			$	9
	Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		3				3				13				12
	Goodwill impairment (3)		-				-				-				-
	Litigation matter		2				-				2				-
	Transaction and integration costs		1				7				6				11
	Restructuring costs		2				6				10				9
		$	8			$	19			$	36			$	41
The income tax rate applied to reconciling items is based on the GAAP annual effective tax rate, excluding discrete items, non-deductible compensation, and contribution- and margin-based taxes.
(3) Goodwill impairment is a non-deductible charge.
(4) See the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of the press release.

FAQ

What are XPO's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023?

XPO reported revenue of $1.94 billion, a 6% increase from the same period in 2022. Net income from continuing operations reached $58 million, compared to a net loss of $36 million in 2022. Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share was $0.49, and adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share was $0.77.

What was the operating income for XPO in the fourth quarter of 2023?

XPO's operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $119 million, a significant improvement from $4 million in the same period in 2022.

What is the segment-wise performance of XPO in the fourth quarter of 2023?

In the North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) segment, XPO saw a year-over-year increase in shipments per day, tonnage per day, and yield, excluding fuel. The European Transportation segment generated revenue of $753 million, and the Corporate segment reported an operating loss of $28 million.

What are the non-GAAP financial measures reported by XPO for the fourth quarter of 2023?

XPO reported adjusted net income from continuing operations of $93 million, adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.77, and adjusted EBITDA of $264 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

When will XPO hold its conference call to discuss the financial results?

XPO will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the conference will be available on the investor relations area of the company’s website.