Temperature-controlled warehouse operator Lineage Inc. said high food prices are impacting the amount of inventory customers are holding. While it expects occupancy to improve in the fourth quarter, it lowered its full-year outlook due to continued trade uncertainty. Lineage (NASDAQ: LINE) reported a net loss of $112 million for the third quarter on Wednesday before the market opened. Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO), which excludes depreciation, acquisition and restructuring costs (among other items ...

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 1.6% from $1,171.0 million in 1Q 2024 to $1,152.5 million in 1Q 2025 [15] - Operating income decreased by 34.3% from $60.0 million in 1Q 2024 to $39.4 million in 1Q 2025 [15] - Earnings per share decreased by 35.6% from $1.32 in 1Q 2024 to $0.85 in 1Q 2025 [15] - Gross profit decreased from $113.9 million in 1Q 2024 to $98.3 million in 1Q 2025, with gross profit margin decreasing from 9.7% to 8.5% [40] - Variable contribution decreased from $168.2 million in 1Q 2024 to $161.3 million in 1Q 2025, with variable contribution margin decreasing from 14.4% to 14.0% [40] Operational Metrics - Truck revenue was $1.05 billion [23] - Truck loadings were 485,000 [23] - Truck revenue per load was $2,165 [23] - The company has approximately 1,030 agents, over 23,000 customers, and access to over 88,000 capacity providers [21] - Available truck capacity providers totaled 88,469 as of March 29, 2025 [26] Capital Allocation - Net cash was $379.5 million as of March 29, 2025, compared to $465.2 million as of March 30, 2024 [47] - Share repurchases amounted to $60.4 million in 1Q 2025 [48] - Dividends paid were $83.3 million in 1Q 2025 [48]

Core Viewpoint - Landstar System (LSTR) is expected to report a significant decline in quarterly earnings and revenues, with analysts predicting earnings of $0.92 per share, a 30.3% decrease year-over-year, and revenues of $1.13 billion, reflecting a 3.5% decrease compared to the previous year [1][5]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 2.9% over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue and Income Projections - Analysts project 'Revenue' to reach $1.13 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of -3.6% [5]. - 'Investment income' is estimated at $2.88 million, suggesting a decline of 15.6% year-over-year [5][6]. Load Metrics - The estimated 'Number of loads - Ocean and air cargo carriers' is 8,899, up from 8,720 in the same quarter last year [6]. - For 'Truck Transportation', the estimated number of loads is 468,390, down from 490,720 year-over-year [7]. - The total estimated number of loads is 484,455, compared to 506,590 in the previous year [7]. Revenue per Load - Analysts expect 'Revenue per load - Ocean and air cargo carriers' to be $6,579.53, an increase from $6,201 year-over-year [8][9]. - 'Revenue per load - Rail Intermodal' is projected at $3,170.29, slightly down from $3,174 [8]. - For 'Truck Transportation', the expected revenue per load is $2,176.89, marginally lower than $2,178 from the previous year [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Landstar shares have decreased by 6.2%, contrasting with the S&P 500 composite's increase of 11.3% [10].