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U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-04 18:59
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported third quarter earnings of $9.33 per share, a significant increase from $1.58 per share for the same period in fiscal 2020 [8] - Equipment rentals increased by 30%, approximately $187 million, while for the nine months, the increase was 10%, or $219 million [9] - Operating earnings in the moving and storage segment rose by $202 million to a total of $264 million for the quarter [19] - Cash and availability from existing loan facilities totaled $1.343 million at December 31 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail product sales increased by $20 million or 37% for the quarter, with all major product lines reporting gains [18] - The self-storage segment saw revenues up by $16 million or 15%, with an increase of 66,900 occupied units compared to the same time last year [14] - Capital expenditures on new rental trucks and trailers were $541 million for the first nine months, down from $1.161 billion for the same period last year [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added over 29,000 new rooms during the first nine months of the year, compared to 59,000 rooms added in the same period last year [15] - The all-in blended occupancy rate increased from 67% last year to 73% this year [15] - Approximately 6.6 million new rentable square feet are in development across 134 projects [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand into more markets with company stores, focusing on areas that have not been economically viable in the past [45] - There is a goal to increase the pace of investment in self-storage and U-Box warehouse space, contingent on finding suitable opportunities [16] - The company is working to ramp up the manufacturing of new equipment to normalize fleet rotation over the next 1.5 to 2 years [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong customer demand for self-moving products and services, attributing success to frontline teams and technology [9] - The company is cautious about future cash flow and plans to ramp back up CapEx programs while monitoring COVID-19 developments [76] - Management expressed confidence in the ability to adapt to changing consumer behavior and migration patterns, indicating a potential for sustained demand [49] Other Important Information - The company declared and paid a $2 per share special cash dividend during the third quarter [21] - Proceeds from the sales of retired rental equipment decreased by nearly $162 million to a total of $430 million for the first nine months of this year [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the leverage of the business given the strong quarter? - Management indicated that 40% of the revenue increase was from transaction growth, with the remainder from revenue per transaction, primarily driven by rate increases [28] Question: How has the cost structure changed with revenue increases? - Personnel expenses increased only slightly, with the majority of the increase attributed to performance-based compensation for field teams [31] Question: What is the outlook for occupancy rates in self-storage? - Management expects occupancy rates to continue rising due to a pause in construction caused by COVID-19 [60] Question: How is the company adapting to changes in mobility and migration? - The company plans to continue expanding into new markets and enhancing its dealer network to meet demand [46] Question: What is the expected depreciation in the next fiscal year? - Depreciation is expected to trend upwards as production of new trucks resumes, with a significant impact anticipated from the timing of truck production [68]
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-02-02 16:00
(Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Form 10-Q For the transition period from __________________ to __________________ Commission File Number 001-11255 State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address and Telephone Number Ne ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-11-07 22:23
AMERCO (NYSE:UHAL) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2020 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Sebastien Reyes - Director of Investor Relations Joe Shoen - Chairman of Board Jason Berg - Chief Financial Officer Sam Shoen - Program Manager, U-Box Conference Call Participants Steven Ralston - Zacks Jamie Wilen - Wilen Management Craig Inman - Artisan Partners Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the AMERCO Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Investor Call and Webcast. All lines have been place ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-04 21:29
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from __________________ to __________________ Commission File Number 001-11255 State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization Registrant, State ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-08 21:53
AMERCO (NYSE:UHAL) Q1 2021 Results Conference Call August 6, 2020 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Sebastien Reyes - Director of Investor Relations Edward Shoen - President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Berg - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ian Gilson - Zacks Investment Research Jamie Wilen - Wilen Management Diane Huang - Cinctive Craig Inman - Artisan Partners Ian Gilson - Zacks Investment Research Operator Good morning, and welcome to the AMERCO First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Investor ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-05 20:02
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from __________________ to __________________ Commission File Number 001-11255 State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization Registrant, State of I ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-28 21:21
AMERCO (NYSE:UHAL) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Sebastien Reyes - Director of Investor Relations Edward Shoen - Chairman of the Board Directors, President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Berg - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ian Gilson - Zacks Investment Research Jamie Wilen - Wilen Management Craig Inman - Artisan Partners Operator Good day, and welcome to the AMERCO Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Year End Investor Call and Webcast. All ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-05-27 20:21
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15( d ) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15( d ) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from __________________ to _________________ Commission File Number 001-11255 State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization Nevada 88-0106815 Registra ...
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-02-06 19:44
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q3 earnings of $1.58 per share, down from $4.01 per share in the same quarter last year [13] - EBITDA decreased by approximately $30 million in Q3, with profits described as "lousy" [11] - Equipment rental revenues decreased nearly 1% or about $5 million, primarily due to decreased corporate account activity [14] - Storage revenues increased by $13 million, representing a growth of just over 14% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Equipment rental revenues were negatively impacted by a decline in last mile delivery services, while other equipment rentals, including one-way and In-Town markets, continued to grow [14][15] - The self-storage business saw an increase of 45,000 occupied units, a 45% increase in the pace of filling rooms year-over-year [17] - Operating earnings in the Moving and Storage segment decreased by $58 million to $62 million for the quarter [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added 122 new storage locations, with an average monthly occupancy of 67% across all facilities [19][20] - The average occupancy at locations with over 80% occupancy was 90%, slightly up from the previous year [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on the self-storage business and aims to be the customer's best choice despite competitive pressures [10] - Management acknowledged the potential for oversupply in localized markets due to new storage products flooding the market [10] - The company intends to continue investing in its future despite current profit challenges [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about the profitability of the last mile business and noted that stringent customer qualifications led to lost accounts [8][9] - The company is facing challenges in managing fixed costs associated with its fleet, which impacts profitability [30] - Management indicated that while they are investing heavily in capital expenditures, they are also aware of the need to optimize profitability and cash generation [56][68] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures on new rental trucks and trailers were $1,161 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared to $882 million in the same period last year [16] - The company declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend in December [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Profitability of last mile delivery services - Management acknowledged that while profitability may have improved, fixed costs associated with the fleet still impacted overall margins [30][31] Question: Concerns about Amazon becoming a competitor - Management expressed confidence that Amazon's entry into the fleet management space would be challenging and not directly comparable to U-Haul's business model [33][34] Question: Operating expenses as a percentage of rental revenue - Management confirmed that the increase in operating expenses was primarily due to a decline in equipment revenue rather than a dramatic increase in costs [39][40] Question: U-Box program performance - Management indicated that while revenue growth for the U-Box program has slowed, profit contribution has improved [50][51] Question: Capital allocation and fleet utilization concerns - Management acknowledged the need for better capital allocation and indicated that they are aware of the challenges related to fleet utilization [54][56] Question: Self-storage capacity and profitability - Management noted a trend of slowing acquisitions and indicated that capital expenditures for self-storage would decrease in the coming years [66][68]
U-Haul pany(UHAL) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-02-05 21:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) [x]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2019 or [ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from __________________ to __________________ Commission File Number Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address and Telephone Number I.R.S. Employer Identi ...