Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported operating revenue of $2.6 billion in the second quarter, up 2% from the prior year, primarily due to contractual revenue growth in Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) and Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) [14] - Comparable earnings per share from continuing operations were $3.32, an 11% increase from $3 in the prior year, reflecting higher contractual earnings and share repurchases [14] - Return on equity (ROE) was 17%, up from the prior year, primarily due to higher contractual earnings [15] - Year-to-date free cash flow increased to $461 million from $71 million in the prior year, reflecting lower working capital needs and reduced capital expenditures [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Fleet Management Solutions (FMS)**: Operating revenue increased by 1%, driven by ChoiceLease revenue, which was up 2%. However, pretax earnings in fleet management were $126 million, down year-over-year due to weaker freight market conditions [16] - **Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)**: Operating revenue increased by 3%, driven by new business and higher customer volumes and pricing. Earnings increased by 16% from the prior year, reflecting operating revenue growth and improved performance from initiatives [21] - **Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS)**: Operating revenue decreased by 3% due to lower fleet count, but EBT increased by 1% year-over-year, reflecting acquisition synergies [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects its transformed business model to continue outperforming prior cycles, with 60% of 2025 revenue expected to come from asset-light businesses compared to 44% in 2018 [12] - Used vehicle sales results were negatively impacted by increased wholesale volumes to manage aged inventory, with used tractor and truck pricing both declining 17% year-over-year [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its balanced growth strategy, which includes organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovative technology [12] - The company announced a 12% annualized increase to its quarterly dividend, reflecting higher profitability and improved returns over the cycle [10] - The company aims to leverage the momentum of its transformed business model to support profitable growth and return capital to shareholders [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current freight downturn and highlighted strong sales and pipeline activity in SCS [30] - The company revised its full-year 2025 comparable EPS forecast to a range of $12.85 to $13.30, reflecting higher contractual earnings and benefits from strategic initiatives [30] - Management noted that while sales pipelines remain strong, prolonged freight downturn and economic uncertainty continue to cause some customers to delay decisions [30] Other Important Information - The company expects to generate approximately $3.5 billion of incremental debt capacity over the next three years, resulting in $14 billion available for capital deployment [28] - The company has repurchased approximately 21% of its shares outstanding since 2021 and increased the quarterly dividend by 57% [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in deploying dry powder on the balance sheet - Management feels confident about deploying capital for share repurchase programs and acquisitions, indicating a balanced approach to capital allocation [41][42] Question: Used vehicle pricing expectations - Management expects tractor pricing to continue to increase, with a steady upward trend anticipated, especially in the fourth quarter [44][45] Question: Losses on sales in Q2 and expectations for Q3 - Losses were driven by incremental wholesaling activity of aged inventory, with expectations for a return to gains in Q3 as wholesaling activity decreases [48][49] Question: OEM delays and CapEx changes - Management anticipates that OEM delays will reverse in 2026, with increased capital spending expected as the freight market stabilizes [66][67] Question: Maintenance growth outlook - Management is focusing on mobile maintenance initiatives and sees potential for growth in retail maintenance services, despite traditional maintenance offerings being stagnant [100][103]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ryder reported operating revenue of $2.6 billion for Q2 2025, an increase of 2% from the prior year, primarily driven by contractual revenue growth in Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) and Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) [13] - Comparable earnings per share from continuing operations were $3.32, up 11% from $3 in the prior year, reflecting higher contractual earnings and share repurchases [13] - Return on equity (ROE) was 17%, up from the prior year, primarily due to higher contractual earnings [14] - Year-to-date free cash flow increased to $461 million from $71 million in the prior year, reflecting lower working capital needs and reduced capital expenditures [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Fleet Management Solutions (FMS)**: Operating revenue increased by 1%, driven by ChoiceLease revenue, which was up 2%. However, pretax earnings decreased to $126 million due to weaker freight market conditions [15] - **Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)**: Operating revenue increased by 3%, with earnings up 16% from the prior year, reflecting new business and improved performance from initiatives to optimize the omnichannel retail network [21] - **Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS)**: Operating revenue decreased by 3% due to lower fleet count, but earnings before tax (EBT) increased by 1% year-over-year, reflecting acquisition synergies [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market remains a significant focus, generating 93% of Ryder's revenue, with expectations of benefiting from increased industrial manufacturing [6] - Used vehicle sales results were negatively impacted by increased wholesale volumes, with used tractor and truck pricing declining by 17% year-over-year [18] - Rental utilization on the power fleet was 70%, up from 69% in the prior year, although still below the target range [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ryder's balanced growth strategy aims to derisk the business, increase return profiles, and accelerate growth in asset-light supply chain and dedicated businesses [4] - The company expects to continue leveraging its transformed business model to outperform prior cycles, with a focus on organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovative technology [11] - Ryder announced a 12% annualized increase to its quarterly dividend, reflecting higher profitability and improved returns [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the transformed business model, expecting to generate higher earnings and returns even in a freight cycle downturn [7] - The company anticipates a more muted recovery in used vehicle sales and ongoing challenges in the rental market due to economic uncertainty [29] - Management remains optimistic about robust sales and pipeline activity in SCS, despite near-term headwinds in lease and dedicated businesses [29] Other Important Information - Ryder increased its 2025 forecast for free cash flow to a range of $900 million to $1 billion, reflecting lower expected capital spending and the reinstatement of tax bonus depreciation [10] - The company has repurchased approximately 21% of its shares outstanding since 2021 and increased the quarterly dividend by 57% [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in deploying dry powder on the balance sheet - Management feels confident about deploying capital for share repurchase programs and acquisitions, with plans to invest organically as the freight market improves [40][41] Question: Used vehicle pricing expectations - Management expects a steady increase in tractor pricing, with retail pricing up 10%, although the overall increase may be more muted than initially expected [43][44] Question: Reasons for losses on sales in Q2 and recovery in Q3 - Losses were driven by increased wholesaling of aged inventory, which is not expected to continue at the same level, allowing for a return to gains in Q3 [47][48] Question: Impact of OEM delays on capital expenditures - Management anticipates that OEM delays will reverse in 2026, leading to increased capital spending as the freight market stabilizes [62][64] Question: Maintenance growth outlook - Management is focusing on mobile maintenance initiatives and retail maintenance offerings, which are expected to grow despite historical stagnation [96][99]