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XPO Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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XPO reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with revenue increasing 3.7% to $2.05 billion. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.79 from $0.72, while adjusted diluted EPS grew to $1.02 from $0.88 year-over-year. The North American Less-Than-Truckload segment showed significant improvement with a 16.8% increase in operating income to $188 million and achieved an adjusted operating ratio of 84.2%. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 19.8% to $333 million, driven by higher yield and improved cost management. Cash flow from operations was $264 million, with $378 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end.

XPO ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con un aumento del fatturato del 3,7% a 2,05 miliardi di dollari. Gli utili per azione diluiti sono aumentati a 0,79 dollari rispetto a 0,72 dollari, mentre l'EPS diluito rettificato è cresciuto a 1,02 dollari rispetto a 0,88 dollari rispetto all'anno precedente. Il segmento Less-Than-Truckload del Nord America ha mostrato un miglioramento significativo con un aumento del 16,8% dell'utile operativo a 188 milioni di dollari e ha raggiunto un rapporto operativo rettificato dell'84,2%. L'EBITDA rettificato dell'azienda è aumentato del 19,8% a 333 milioni di dollari, trainato da rendimenti più elevati e una gestione dei costi migliorata. Il flusso di cassa dalle operazioni è stato di 264 milioni di dollari, con 378 milioni di dollari in cassa e equivalenti di cassa alla fine del trimestre.

XPO reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento del 3.7% en los ingresos, alcanzando 2.05 mil millones de dólares. Las ganancias por acción diluidas aumentaron a 0.79 dólares desde 0.72 dólares, mientras que el EPS diluido ajustado creció a 1.02 dólares desde 0.88 dólares en comparación con el año anterior. El segmento Less-Than-Truckload de América del Norte mostró una mejora significativa con un aumento del 16.8% en los ingresos operativos, alcanzando 188 millones de dólares, y logró un ratio operativo ajustado del 84.2%. El EBITDA ajustado de la compañía aumentó un 19.8% a 333 millones de dólares, impulsado por un mayor rendimiento y una mejor gestión de costos. El flujo de efectivo de las operaciones fue de 264 millones de dólares, con 378 millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes al final del trimestre.

XPO는 2024년 3분기 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며, 수익이 3.7% 증가하여 20억 5000만 달러에 도달했습니다. 희석 주당 순이익은 0.72달러에서 0.79달러로 상승했으며, 조정된 희석 주당 순이익은 지난해 0.88달러에서 1.02달러로 증가했습니다. 북미의 Less-Than-Truckload 부문은 운영 소득이 16.8% 증가하여 1억 8800만 달러에 이르렀고, 조정된 운영 비율이 84.2%에 달했습니다. 회사의 조정 EBITDA는 19.8% 증가하여 3억 3300만 달러에 이르렀으며, 이는 더 높은 수익률과 개선된 비용 관리에 힘입었습니다. 운영으로 인한 현금 흐름은 2억 6400만 달러였으며, 분기 말에 현금 및 현금 등가물은 3억 7800만 달러에 달했습니다.

XPO a rapporté de solides résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre de 2024, avec une augmentation des revenus de 3,7 % à 2,05 milliards de dollars. Le bénéfice par action dilué est passé de 0,72 dollar à 0,79 dollar, tandis que le BPA dilué ajusté a crû de 0,88 dollar à 1,02 dollar d'une année sur l'autre. Le segment Less-Than-Truckload en Amérique du Nord a montré une amélioration significative avec une augmentation de 16,8 % du résultat d'exploitation à 188 millions de dollars et a atteint un ratio d'exploitation ajusté de 84,2 %. L'EBITDA ajusté de l'entreprise a augmenté de 19,8 % pour atteindre 333 millions de dollars, soutenu par des rendements plus élevés et une gestion des coûts améliorée. Le flux de trésorerie des opérations s'est élevé à 264 millions de dollars, avec 378 millions de dollars en cash et équivalents de cash à la fin du trimestre.

XPO hat für das dritte Quartal 2024 starke Finanzzahlen gemeldet, mit einem Umsatzanstieg von 3,7% auf 2,05 Milliarden Dollar. Der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie stieg von 0,72 Dollar auf 0,79 Dollar, während der bereinigte verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie von 0,88 Dollar auf 1,02 Dollar im Jahresvergleich wuchs. Das Segment Less-Than-Truckload in Nordamerika zeigte eine deutliche Verbesserung mit einem Anstieg des operativen Einkommens um 16,8% auf 188 Millionen Dollar und erreichte ein bereinigtes operatives Verhältnis von 84,2%. Das bereinigte EBITDA des Unternehmens stieg um 19,8% auf 333 Millionen Dollar, unterstützt durch höhere Erträge und verbesserte Kostenkontrolle. Der Cashflow aus der betrieblichen Tätigkeit betrug 264 Millionen Dollar, bei 378 Millionen Dollar in Cash und liquiden Mitteln zum Quartalsende.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 3.7% YoY to $2.05 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 19.8% to $333 million
  • North American LTL segment operating income up 16.8% to $188 million
  • Yield excluding fuel increased 6.7% in LTL segment
  • Generated strong cash flow from operations of $264 million
Negative
  • LTL shipments per day decreased 3.2%
  • LTL tonnage per day declined 3.9%
  • European Transportation operating income decreased 25% to $6 million
  • Corporate segment operating loss increased to $18 million from $15 million

Insights

XPO's Q3 2024 results demonstrate solid execution in a challenging freight environment. Key highlights include a 15.9% increase in adjusted diluted EPS to $1.02 and a 19.8% jump in adjusted EBITDA to $333 million. The North American LTL segment showed particular strength, achieving an impressive adjusted operating ratio of 84.2%, improving 200 basis points year-over-year.

The company's strategic focus on yield management is paying off, with LTL yield (excluding fuel) up 6.7% despite lower shipment volumes. Strong cash flow generation of $264 million from operations and a healthy cash position of $378 million provide financial flexibility. The European segment's flat adjusted EBITDA despite revenue growth indicates margin pressure in that market.

The results indicate XPO is effectively navigating the soft freight market through operational efficiency and pricing discipline. Notable is their ability to expand margins despite volume declines, suggesting strong pricing power and cost management. The 3.2% decrease in shipments per day, coupled with higher yields, reflects a strategic choice to prioritize profitable growth over volume.

The three-year acceleration in linehaul insourcing represents a significant competitive advantage, potentially leading to sustained margin improvements beyond the current cycle. European operations show resilience with volume growth offsetting margin pressure, though profitability remains challenged compared to North American operations.

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO) today announced its financial results for the third quarter 2024. The company reported diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.79, compared with $0.72 for the same period in 2023, and adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $1.02, compared with $0.88 for the same period in 2023.

                 
Third Quarter 2024 Summary Results
                 
Three months ended September 30,  Revenue Operating Income (Loss)
(in millions)  2024  2023 Change % 2024   2023  Change %
North American Less-Than-Truckload Segment $1,251 $1,228 1.9% $188  $161  16.8%
European Transportation Segment  803  752 6.8%  6   8  -25.0%
Corporate  -  - 0.0%  (18)  (15) 20.0%
Total $2,053 $1,980 3.7% $176  $154  14.3%
                 
Three months ended September 30, Adjusted Operating Income(1) Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)
(in millions)  2024  2023 Change %  2024   2023  Change %
North American Less-Than-Truckload Segment $198 $170 16.5% $284  $241  17.8%
European Transportation Segment  13  15 -13.3%  44   44  0.0%
Corporate  NA  NA NA  5   (7) NM
Total $NA $NA NA $333  $278  19.8%
                 
Three months ended September 30, Net Income (2)(3) Diluted EPS (2)(4)
(in millions, except for per-share data)  2024  2023 Change %  2024   2023  Change %
Total $95 $86 10.5% $0.79  $0.72  9.7%
                 
  Diluted Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding          
Three months ended September 30,    Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)(2)(4)
(in millions, except for per-share data)  2024  2023    2024   2023  Change %
Total  120  119   $1.02  $0.88  15.9%
                 
NM - Not meaningful
Amounts may not add due to rounding.                
NA - Not applicable                
(1) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release
(2) Includes a $9 million gain ($7 million after-tax or $0.06 per share) on a past investment in a private company that was sold in the quarter
(3) Net income from continuing operations
(4) Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share ("diluted EPS")
                 

Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “We reported strong year-over-year earnings growth in the third quarter, as we continued to improve the business in a soft freight environment. Companywide, we increased adjusted EBITDA by 20% and adjusted diluted EPS by 16%.

“In North American LTL, we grew adjusted operating income by 17% and achieved an adjusted operating ratio of 84.2% — 200 basis points better than the prior year, at the high end of our target range. We drove yield, ex-fuel, higher by 6.7% and increased revenue per shipment by 6.6%, underpinned by pricing gains. In addition, we generated stronger operating leverage on our top-line growth by managing variable costs more effectively with our proprietary technology. And we’re tracking three years ahead of plan with linehaul insourcing, which enhances our network efficiency and quality of service.”

Harik continued, “We’re delivering on the strong results we promised for 2024, while positioning the business to accelerate earnings growth when the freight market recovers. The world-class service we provide creates value for our customers and will continue to be a key driver of our margin expansion.”

Third Quarter Highlights

For the third quarter 2024, the company generated revenue of $2.05 billion, compared with $1.98 billion for the same period in 2023. The year-over-year increase in revenue was due primarily to higher yield in the North American LTL segment and volume growth in the European Transportation segment.

Operating income was $176 million for the third quarter, compared with $154 million for the same period in 2023. Net income from continuing operations was $95 million for the third quarter, compared with $86 million for the same period in 2023. Diluted earnings from continuing operations per share was $0.79 for the third quarter, compared with $0.72 for the same period in 2023.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $122 million for the third quarter, compared with $105 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted diluted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $1.02 for the third quarter, compared with $0.88 for the same period in 2023.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”), a non-GAAP financial measure, was $333 million for the third quarter, compared with $278 million for the same period in 2023.

The company generated $264 million of cash flow from operating activities in the third quarter and ended the quarter with $378 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand, after $123 million of net capital expenditures.

Results by Business Segment

  • North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): The segment generated revenue of $1.25 billion for the third quarter 2024, compared with $1.23 billion for the same period in 2023. On a year-over-year basis, shipments per day decreased 3.2%, tonnage per day decreased 3.9%, and yield, excluding fuel, increased 6.7%. Including fuel, yield increased 3.7%.

    Operating income was $188 million for the third quarter 2024, compared with $161 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $198 million for the third quarter, compared with $170 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted operating ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 84.2%, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of 200 basis points.

    Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter 2024 was $284 million, compared with $241 million for the same period in 2023. The 18% increase in adjusted EBITDA was due primarily to higher yield, excluding fuel, and lower purchased transportation costs year-over-year, partially offset by lower fuel surcharge revenue.
  • European Transportation: The segment generated revenue of $803 million for the third quarter 2024, compared with $752 million for the same period in 2023, primarily driven by volume growth. Operating income was $6 million for the third quarter, compared with $8 million for the same period in 2023.

    Adjusted EBITDA was $44 million for both the third quarter 2024 and the same period in 2023.
  • Corporate: The segment generated an operating loss of $18 million for the third quarter 2024, compared with a loss of $15 million for the same period in 2023.

    Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $5 million for the third quarter 2024, compared with a loss of $7 million for the same period in 2023, including a benefit of $9 million from a gain on a past investment in a private company that was sold in the quarter. 

Conference Call

The company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, October 30, 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 November 29, 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 13749187.

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, XInstagram 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 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 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), 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 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 continue insourcing linehaul in ways that enhance our network efficiency and service; the anticipated impact of a freight market recovery on our 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.

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 



XPO, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
                
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
  2024   2023  Change %  2024   2023  Change %
                
Revenue$2,053  $1,980  3.7% $6,150  $5,804  6.0%
Salaries, wages and employee benefits 852   809  5.3%  2,541   2,354  7.9%
Purchased transportation 430   437  -1.6%  1,303   1,338  -2.6%
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies 399   406  -1.7%  1,213   1,223  -0.8%
Operating taxes and licenses 21   15  40.0%  61   45  35.6%
Insurance and claims 33   39  -15.4%  105   129  -18.6%
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment -   1  -100.0%  (5)  (4) 25.0%
Depreciation and amortization expense 126   110  14.5%  365   318  14.8%
Transaction and integration costs 13   8  62.5%  39   47  -17.0%
Restructuring costs 3   1  200.0%  17   35  -51.4%
Operating income 176   154  14.3%  511   319  60.2%
Other income (15)  (4) 275.0%  (31)  (12) 158.3%
Debt extinguishment loss -   -  0.0%  -   23  -100.0%
Interest expense 56   41  36.6%  170   126  34.9%
Income from continuing operations before income tax provision 135   117  15.4%  372   182  104.4%
Income tax provision 40   31  29.0%  60   48  25.0%
Income from continuing operations  95   86  10.5%  312   134  132.8%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes -   (2) -100.0%  -  -(3) -100.0%
Net income$95  $84  13.1% $312  $131  138.2%
                
Net income (loss)               
Continuing operations$95  $86    $312  $134   
Discontinued operations -   (2)    -   (3)  
Net income$95  $84    $312  $131   
                
Basic earnings (loss) per share (1)               
Continuing operations$0.81  $0.74    $2.68  $1.16   
Discontinued operations -   (0.01)    -   (0.02)  
Basic earnings per share$0.81  $0.73    $2.68  $1.14   
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)               
Continuing operations$0.79  $0.72    $2.60  $1.14   
Discontinued operations -   (0.01)    -   (0.02)  
Diluted earnings per share$0.79  $0.71    $2.60  $1.12   
                
Weighted-average common shares outstanding               
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding 116   116     116   116   
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding 120   119     120   118   
                
Amounts may not add due to rounding.
(1) 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. 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions, except per share data) 
       
 September 30, December 31, 
 2024  2023  
ASSETS      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$378  $412  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $46 and $45, respectively 1,064   973  
Other current assets 212   208  
Total current assets 1,654   1,593  
Long-term assets      
Property and equipment, net of $1,991 and $1,853 in accumulated depreciation, respectively 3,357   3,075  
Operating lease assets 750   708  
Goodwill 1,516   1,498  
Identifiable intangible assets, net of $499 and $452 in accumulated amortization, respectively 381   422  
Other long-term assets 266   196  
Total long-term assets 6,269   5,899  
Total assets$7,923  $7,492  
       
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable$445  $532  
Accrued expenses 805   775  
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt 68   69  
Short-term operating lease liabilities 134   121  
Other current liabilities 112   93  
Total current liabilities 1,563   1,590  
Long-term liabilities      
Long-term debt 3,343   3,335  
Deferred tax liability 371   337  
Employee benefit obligations 88   91  
Long-term operating lease liabilities 614   588  
Other long-term liabilities 303   285  
Total long-term liabilities 4,719   4,636  
       
Stockholders’ equity      
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300 shares authorized; 116 shares issued and outstanding      
as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively -   -  
Additional paid-in capital 1,340   1,298  
Retained earnings 496   185  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (195)  (217) 
Total equity 1,641   1,266  
Total liabilities and equity$7,923  $7,492  
       
Amounts may not add due to rounding. 
       
  -   -  
       


XPO, Inc. 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions) 
        
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
   2024   2023  
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations      
Net income$312  $131  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes -   (3) 
Income from continuing operations 312   134  
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash from operating activities      
 Depreciation and amortization 365   318  
 Stock compensation expense 64   58  
 Accretion of debt 8   8  
 Deferred tax expense 39   16  
 Gains on sales of property and equipment (5)  (4) 
 Other -   46  
Changes in assets and liabilities      
 Accounts receivable (87)  (141) 
 Other assets (71)  (24) 
 Accounts payable (29)  (38) 
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 21   70  
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 619   443  
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations      
 Payment for purchases of property and equipment (623)  (494) 
 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 17   19  
 Proceeds from settlement of cross currency swaps -   2  
 Proceeds from sale of investment 8   -  
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations (598)  (473) 
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations      
 Proceeds from issuance of debt -   1,977  
 Repurchase of debt -   (2,003) 
 Repayment of debt and finance leases (64)  (50) 
 Payment for debt issuance costs (4)  (15) 
 Change in bank overdrafts 32   30  
 Payment for tax withholdings for restricted shares (21)  (12) 
 Other (1)  1  
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations (59)  (72) 
Cash flows from discontinued operations      
 Operating activities of discontinued operations -   (11) 
 Investing activities of discontinued operations -   2  
Net cash used in discontinued operations -   (9) 
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 5   2  
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (33)  (109) 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 419   470  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$385  $361  
        
Amounts may not add due to rounding. 
        


North American Less-Than-Truckload Segment 
Summary Financial Table 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions) 
                 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024  2023  Change % 2024  2023  Change % 
                 
Revenue (excluding fuel surcharge revenue)$1,055  $1,005  5.0% $3,130  $2,848  9.9% 
Fuel surcharge revenue 195   223  -12.6%  613   636  -3.6% 
Revenue 1,251   1,228  1.9%  3,743   3,484  7.4% 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits 642   616  4.2%  1,894   1,744  8.6% 
Purchased transportation 58   97  -40.2%  204   283  -27.9% 
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies (1) 231   244  -5.3%  710   718  -1.1% 
Operating taxes and licenses 17   11  54.5%  49   35  40.0% 
Insurance and claims 21   20  5.0%  63   81  -22.2% 
Losses on sales of property and equipment 3   4  -25.0%  7   6  16.7% 
Depreciation and amortization 89   75  18.7%  257   214  20.1% 
Transaction and integration costs -   -  0.0%  1   -  NM 
Restructuring costs -   -  0.0%  2   10  -80.0% 
Operating income 188   161  16.8%  556   393  41.5% 
Operating ratio (2) 85.0%  86.8%    85.1%  88.7%   
Amortization expense 9   9     27   26    
Transaction and integration costs -   -     1   -    
Restructuring costs -   -     2   10    
Adjusted operating income (3)$198  $170  16.5% $587  $429  36.8% 
Adjusted operating ratio (3) (4) 84.2%  86.2%    84.3%  87.7%   
Depreciation expense 80   66     229   188    
Pension income 6   5     19   13    
Other -   -     -   1    
Adjusted EBITDA (5)$284  $241  17.8% $836  $631  32.5% 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (6) 22.7%  19.6%    22.3%  18.1%   
                 
Amounts may not add due to rounding. 
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)) using the underlying unrounded amounts. 
(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)) using the underlying unrounded amounts; 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 using the underlying unrounded amounts. 
                 


North American Less-Than-Truckload 
Summary Data Table 
(Unaudited) 
                 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024 2023 Change % 2024 2023 Change % 
                 
Pounds per day (thousands) 69,470  72,257 -3.9%  70,950  70,465 0.7% 
                 
Shipments per day 51,921  53,637 -3.2%  52,281  51,303 1.9% 
                 
Average weight per shipment (in pounds) 1,338  1,347 -0.7%  1,357  1,374 -1.2% 
                 
Revenue per shipment (including fuel surcharges)$379.00 $366.36 3.5% $374.57 $357.20 4.9% 
                 
Revenue per shipment (excluding fuel surcharges)$319.75 $299.85 6.6% $313.16 $291.96 7.3% 
                 
Gross revenue per hundredweight (including fuel surcharges) (1)$28.77 $27.74 3.7% $28.20 $26.59 6.1% 
                 
Gross revenue per hundredweight (excluding fuel surcharges) (1)$24.34 $22.81 6.7% $23.67 $21.84 8.4% 
                 
Average length of haul (in miles) 855.7  850.0    850.5  839.4   
                 
Total average load factor (2) 22,644  22,683 -0.2%  22,800  22,862 -0.3% 
                 
Average age of tractor fleet (years) 4.2  5.2           
                 
Number of working days 63.5  62.5    191.0  190.0   
                 
                 
(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. Percentages presented are calculated using the underlying unrounded amounts. 
                 


European Transportation Segment 
Summary Financial Table 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions) 
                 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024  2023  Change % 2024  2023  Change % 
                 
Revenue$803  $752  6.8% $2,407  $2,320  3.8% 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits 206   189  9.0%  634   595  6.6% 
Purchased transportation 372   340  9.4%  1,100   1,055  4.3% 
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies (1) 168   162  3.7%  503   499  0.8% 
Operating taxes and licenses 4   4  0.0%  12   10  20.0% 
Insurance and claims 12   15  -20.0%  39   43  -9.3% 
Gains on sales of property and equipment (4)  (3) 33.3%  (12)  (10) 20.0% 
Depreciation and amortization 36   35  2.9%  106   100  6.0% 
Transaction and integration costs 1   1  0.0%  2   2  0.0% 
Restructuring costs 2   1  100.0%  13   9  44.4% 
Operating income$6  $8  -25.0% $12  $17  -29.4% 
Other expense (1)  (1)    (1)  (1)   
Amortization expense 5   6     16   16    
Transaction and integration costs 1   1     2   2    
Restructuring costs 2   1     13   9    
Adjusted operating income (2)$13  $15  -13.3% $41  $43  -4.7% 
Depreciation expense 31   29     90   84    
Adjusted EBITDA (3)$44  $44  0.0% $131  $127  3.1% 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (4) 5.4%  5.8%    5.4%  5.5%   
                 
Amounts may not add due to rounding. 
(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 using the underlying unrounded amounts. 
                 


Corporate 
Summary Financial Table 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions) 
                 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024  2023  Change % 2024  2023  Change % 
                 
Revenue$-  $-  0.0% $-  $-  0.0% 
                 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits 4   4  0.0%  13   15  -13.3% 
Fuel, operating expenses and supplies -   -  0.0%  -   6  -100.0% 
Operating taxes and licenses -   -  0.0%  -   -  0.0% 
Insurance and claims -   4  -100.0%  3   5  -40.0% 
Depreciation and amortization 1   -  NM  3   4  -25.0% 
Transaction and integration costs 12   7  71.4%  36   45  -20.0% 
Restructuring costs 1   -  NM  2   16  -87.5% 
Operating loss$(18) $(15) 20.0% $(57) $(91) -37.4% 
Other income (expense) (1) 9   1     13   -    
Depreciation and amortization 1   -     3   4    
Transaction and integration costs 12   7     36   45    
Restructuring costs 1   -     2   16    
Adjusted EBITDA (2)$5  $(7) NM $(3) $(26) -88.5% 
                 
Amounts may not add due to rounding. 
NM - Not meaningful. 
(1) Other income (expense) consists of foreign currency gain (loss) and other income (expense), which is primarily comprised of investment income in 2024. 
(2) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release. 
                 


XPO, Inc. 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions) 
                 
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024  2023  Change % 2024  2023  Change % 
                 
Reconciliation of Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA                
Net income from continuing operations$95  $86  10.5% $312  $134  132.8% 
Debt extinguishment loss -   -     -   23    
Interest expense 56   41     170   126    
Income tax provision 40   31     60   48    
Depreciation and amortization expense 126   110     365   318    
Transaction and integration costs 13   8     39   47    
Restructuring costs 3   1     17   35    
Other -   1     -   1    
Adjusted EBITDA (1)$333  $278  19.8% $964  $732  31.7% 
Revenue$2,053  $1,980  3.7% $6,150  $5,804  6.0% 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) (2) 16.2%  14.0%    15.7%  12.6%   
                 
Amounts may not add due to rounding. 
(1) See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of the press release. 
(2) Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue using the underlying unrounded amounts. 
                 


XPO, Inc.  
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures (cont.) 
(Unaudited) 
(In millions, except per share data) 
               
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  
  September 30, September 30,  
  2024  2023  2024  2023   
               
Reconciliation of Net Income from Continuing Operations and Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations             
Net income from continuing operations$95  $86  $312  $134   
 Debt extinguishment loss -   -   -   23   
 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 14   15   43   42   
 Transaction and integration costs 13   8   39   47   
 Restructuring costs 3   1   17   35   
 Income tax associated with the adjustments above (1) (5)  (5)  (18)  (28)  
 European legal entity reorganization (2) 2   -   (40)  -   
               
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (3)$122  $105  $354  $253   
               
Adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share (3)$1.02  $0.88  $2.95  $2.15   
               
Weighted-average common shares outstanding             
 Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding 120   119   120   118   
               
Amounts may not add due to rounding.  
               
(1) 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$-  $-  $-  $5   
 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 3   4   10   10   
 Transaction and integration costs 1   -   4   5   
 Restructuring costs 1   1   4   8   
  $5  $5  $18  $28   
               
Amounts may not add due to rounding.  
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.  
               
(2) Reflects a tax benefit recognized in the second quarter of 2024 and the subsequent adjustment recognized in the third quarter of 2024 related to a legal entity reorganization within our European Transportation business.  
(3) See the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of the press release.  
               

FAQ

What was XPO's revenue in Q3 2024?

XPO reported revenue of $2.05 billion in Q3 2024, representing a 3.7% increase from $1.98 billion in Q3 2023.

How much did XPO's adjusted EPS grow in Q3 2024?

XPO's adjusted diluted EPS grew 15.9% to $1.02 in Q3 2024, compared to $0.88 in Q3 2023.

What was XPO's North American LTL segment performance in Q3 2024?

XPO's North American LTL segment revenue grew 1.9% to $1.25 billion, with operating income increasing 16.8% to $188 million and achieving an adjusted operating ratio of 84.2%.

How much cash did XPO have at the end of Q3 2024?

XPO ended Q3 2024 with $378 million in cash and cash equivalents after $123 million of net capital expenditures.

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