Q4 2024 earnings News Updates
Reefer Demand Drop Fails to Cool Carrier Q4 Earnings Growth
Carrier Global overcame weaker demand for refrigeration units from the North American trucking sector to post higher profit and sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said Feb. 11.
Heartland Express Targets Major Operating Ratio Improvement
The Iowa-based company posted a loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 as the ongoing integration of two acquisitions alongside the industrywide freight recession weighed heavily on its OR.
Werner Posts Q4 Declines in Profit, Revenue
Werner Enterprises reported year-over-year income and revenue declines during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Hub Group Q4 Profit Falls Despite Intermodal Volume Growth
Fourth-quarter and full-year profit and revenue at Hub Group fell as lower revenue per load outweighed increased intermodal volume amid an ongoing weak freight market, the company said.
Universal Logistics Reports 19% Gain in Q4 Revenue
Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a 19% year-over-year increase in revenue but a slight dip in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported Feb. 6.
Amazon Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, but Stock Dips on Q1 Outlook
Amazon on Feb. 6 reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the holiday shopping period, but its share price dipped in after-hours trading due to disappointing guidance for Q1.
XPO Earnings Jump 31% Despite Revenue Dip in Q4 2024
The Greenwich, Conn.-based less-than-truckload carrier posted net income of $76 million, compared with $58 million during the same time the previous year.
Ford Expects Big Profit Drop as Trump Tariff, EV Threats Loom
Ford warned that profit may fall by $2 billion or more in 2025 on lower vehicle prices and costly new-model launches, adding to risks posed by potential new tariffs and dimming demand for plug-in cars.
Inflation, Pivot to Healthier Snacks Weigh on PepsiCo in Q4
PepsiCo said Feb. 4 that high prices and changing consumer tastes have weakened U.S. demand for its snacks and drinks but it’s confident it can turn that around in the coming year.
Old Dominion Posts Revenue Decline to $1.4 Billion During Q4
Old Dominion Freight Line experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue during the fourth quarter due to its less-than-truckload operations moving fewer tons, the company said Feb. 5.