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Expeditors International EXPDThe company said diluted earnings per share for the Q2 2024 fell 5% year over year to $1.24, and net earnings attributable to shareholders fell 11% to $175 million. Revenue for the same quarter rose 9% to $2.4 billion, and operating income fell 10% to $224 million.
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AI summaryThe company said diluted earnings per share for the Q2 2024 fell 5% year over year to $1.24, and net earnings attributable to shareholders fell 11% to $175 million. Revenue for the same quarter rose 9% to $2.4 billion, and operating income fell 10% to $224 million.
The company said airfreight tonnage rose 15% year over year in Q2, while ocean container volume fell 3%. Its chief executive said buy rates rose faster than sell rates in both air and ocean markets.
The company said costs remain high relative to its 30% efficiency target, which is operating income as a percentage of revenue less directly related cost of transportation and other expenses. Its chief financial officer said the year-over-year increase in headcount was mainly in information systems.
The company said it returned $205 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in Q2 2024. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $126,769 thousand, and cash and cash equivalents as of June 30 were $1,271,853 thousand.
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Q2 EPS of $1.24, net earnings down 11%
The company said diluted earnings per share for the Q2 2024 fell 5% year over year to $1.24, and net earnings attributable to shareholders fell 11% to $175 million. Revenue for the same quarter rose 9% to $2.4 billion, and operating income fell 10% to $224 million.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Air tonnage up 15%, ocean container volume down 3%
The company said airfreight tonnage rose 15% year over year in Q2, while ocean container volume fell 3%. Its chief executive said buy rates rose faster than sell rates in both air and ocean markets.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Costs and staffing against 30% efficiency target
The company said costs remain high relative to its 30% efficiency target, which is operating income as a percentage of revenue less directly related cost of transportation and other expenses. Its chief financial officer said the year-over-year increase in headcount was mainly in information systems.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Q2 shareholder returns of $205 million and cash balance
The company said it returned $205 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in Q2 2024. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $126,769 thousand, and cash and cash equivalents as of June 30 were $1,271,853 thousand.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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