Ryder(US:R) ZACKS·2026-02-18 20:10Core Insights - Ryder System, Inc. reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate [1][10] - Quarterly earnings per share were $3.59, missing the estimate of $3.66 but showing a year-over-year improvement of 4.1% [1][10] - Total revenues were $3.17 billion, falling short of the estimate of $3.24 billion and decreasing by 0.4% year over year [2][10] Financial Performance - Operating revenues (adjusted) for the quarter were $2.62 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.4% [2] - Ryder's chairman noted that the fourth quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of earnings-per-share growth, aligning with expectations [3] - Fleet Management Solutions segment reported total revenues of $1.46 billion, down 1% year over year due to lower operating and fuel revenue [4] - Supply-Chain Solutions segment saw total revenues of $1.38 billion, up 3% year over year, driven by increased operating revenues and new business [5] - Dedicated Transportation Solutions segment reported total revenues of $565 million, declining 8% year over year due to decreased subcontracted transportation costs [6] Liquidity and Debt - Ryder ended the fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $198 million, up from $189 million in the previous quarter [7] - Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter was $7.64 billion, down from $7.85 billion in the prior quarter [7] Outlook - For 2026, Ryder expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $13.45-$14.45, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.29 within this guidance [8] - Total revenues are anticipated to increase by 1%, while adjusted operating revenues are expected to rise by 3% [8] - Adjusted return on equity is projected to be between 17-18%, with net cash from operating activities estimated at $2.7 billion [9]