Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the company reported revenues of $1.931 billion, a decrease of 4.8% from $2.027 billion in the same quarter of 2024. Net income was $72.4 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, down from $78.7 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, in the prior year [1][20][24] - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.19 per share, representing a 5.6% increase over the previous quarter [1][9][23] Market Conditions - The commercial truck industry continues to face challenges, including depressed freight rates and overcapacity, which have led to weak demand for new vehicles and aftermarket products [2][11] - New U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales totaled 58,625 units in Q2 2025, down 0.6% year-over-year, with the company selling 3,178 new Class 8 trucks, a decrease of 20.3% compared to 2024 [10][11] Aftermarket Products and Services - Aftermarket products and services accounted for approximately 63.0% of the company's total gross profit in Q2 2025, with revenues of $636.3 million, up 1.4% from the same period in 2024 [5][21] - The company achieved a quarterly absorption ratio of 135.5%, compared to 134.0% in Q2 2024, indicating strong operational efficiency [5][9] Commercial Vehicle Sales - The company sold 3,259 new heavy-duty trucks, 3,803 new medium-duty commercial vehicles, and 1,715 used commercial vehicles in Q2 2025, with medium-duty sales showing a year-over-year increase of 1.0% [21][14] - The company expects new Class 4-7 commercial vehicle sales in Q3 2025 to be similar to Q2 results, driven by healthy demand across customer segments [15][14] Leasing and Rental Operations - Rush Truck Leasing reported lease and rental revenue of $93.1 million in Q2 2025, a 6.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with record revenues achieved [17][18] - The rental utilization rate has improved throughout the first half of the year, contributing to increased rental revenue year-over-year [18] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on managing expenses and driving operational efficiency, with efforts to identify new customer segments for revenue growth [3][6] - Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, there are signs of recovery and sequential growth across most customer segments, which may indicate improving demand ahead [7][12]

Group 1: Market Overview - From May 1 to May 25, the national passenger car retail market reached 1.358 million units, a year-on-year increase of 16% and a month-on-month increase of 9%. Cumulative retail sales for the year reached 8.23 million units, up 9% year-on-year [2][5] - During the same period, wholesale of passenger cars was 1.389 million units, a year-on-year increase of 17% but a month-on-month decrease of 1%. Cumulative wholesale for the year was 9.858 million units, up 12% year-on-year [2][6] - The retail penetration rate for new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached 53.5%, with retail sales of 726,000 units from May 1 to May 25, marking a 31% year-on-year increase [2][5] Group 2: Sales Trends - Daily average retail sales for the first week of May were 42,000 units, down 11% year-on-year, but increased by 19% month-on-month. The second week saw an increase to 61,000 units, up 30% year-on-year and 44% month-on-month [4][5] - The third week recorded daily average retail sales of 51,000 units, a 14% year-on-year increase, while the fourth week saw sales return to 61,000 units, a 26% year-on-year increase but down 8% month-on-month [5][6] Group 3: Industry Performance - In the first four months of 2025, the automotive industry generated revenue of 3.3 trillion yuan, a 7% increase, while costs rose by 8%, leading to a profit decline of 5% with a profit margin of 4.1% [7][8] - The production of automobiles from January to April reached 10.12 million units, a year-on-year increase of 11% [7][8] Group 4: Export Performance - In April 2025, China exported 620,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 12% and a month-on-month increase of 36%. Cumulative exports for the first four months reached 2.16 million units, up 15% year-on-year [8][9] - The top ten countries for vehicle exports in April included Mexico, Brazil, and Russia, with significant contributions from the Middle East market [9][10] Group 5: New Energy Vehicles - From January to April 2025, the penetration rate of new energy commercial vehicles reached 22%, up 8 percentage points from the same period last year, indicating strong growth in the sector [12][13] - The export performance of Chinese new energy vehicles was better than expected, with significant growth in markets such as the Middle East and developed countries [11][12]

Group 1 - Rush Enterprises, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern/9:00 a.m. Central [1] - Earnings will be reported after the market closes on April 30, 2025 [1] - The call will be accessible via a dedicated link and participants are encouraged to join 10 minutes early [2] Group 2 - Rush Enterprises operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, with over 150 locations across 22 states and Ontario, Canada [3] - The company represents various truck and bus manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, and Ford, and offers a comprehensive range of services from vehicle sales to financing and insurance [3] - Rush Enterprises also provides CNG fuel systems, telematics products, and vehicle technologies, enhancing its service offerings in the commercial vehicle industry [3]