Yahoo Finance Old Dominion's (ODFL) LTL Segment Numbers Decline in May
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) provided an update on the performance of its less-than-truckload (LTL) segment, which is its primary revenue generator, in May.
Old Dominion's revenue per day fell 15.7% year over year in May 2023, owing to a 14.4% decrease in LTL tons per day. The downfall in LTL tons per day was due to an 11.4% decrease in LTL shipments per day and a 3.4% decrease in LTL weight per shipment.
Quarter to date, Old Dominion’s LTL revenue per hundredweight and LTL revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharges, jumped 0.1% and 7.9% year over year, respectively.
Greg C. Gantt, president and chief executive officer of Old Dominion, stated, "Old Dominion’s revenue results for May reflect continued softness in the domestic economy as well as a decrease in fuel surcharge revenue. While our volumes decreased on a year-over-year basis, our LTL shipments per day remained relatively consistent with the first quarter of 2023 and our yield continued to improve.”
He further added, "Our quarter-to-date LTL revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 7.9% due primarily to the ongoing execution of our yield-management strategy. We remain focused on delivering superior service at a fair price to support our consistent, cost-based approach to managing yields, despite the year-over-year decrease in volumes. As we continue to deliver our unmatched value proposition, and consistently execute on the other key elements of our long-term strategic plan, we believe we will win market share and increase shareholder value over the long term."
Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
Currently, Old Dominion carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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