Rush Enterprises Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Rush Enterprises' CEO is Rusty Rush, appointed in Jan 1995, has a tenure of 30.92 years. total yearly compensation is $10.02M, comprised of 17.5% salary and 82.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.27% of the company’s shares, worth $55.29M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 8.8 years and 10.9 years respectively.
Key information
Rusty Rush
Chief executive officer
US$10.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 17.45% |
| CEO tenure | 30.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.3% |
| Management average tenure | 8.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Oct 29
We Think Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Sep 18Rush Enterprises' (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Aug 04Investors Don't See Light At End Of Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Tunnel
Jul 18We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A)
Jun 30Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSH.A)?
Jun 12Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Price Target After Its Latest Report
May 03Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Apr 05Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Mar 17Is Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Potentially Undervalued?
Feb 27Rush Enterprises' (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Feb 09Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Dec 16Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSH.A)?
Nov 28Rush Enterprises, Inc. Just Recorded A 18% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Nov 01There Is A Reason Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Price Is Undemanding
Oct 31We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A)
Oct 13Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Sep 07
Tactical Diversification And Efficiency Boosts Set To Counter Economic Downturns And Drive Growth
Diversifying customer base and expanding product offerings could significantly boost revenue and market share in a recovering market.At US$45.20, Is It Time To Put Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) On Your Watch List?
Jul 15Earnings Working Against Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Share Price
Jun 27Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A)
Apr 23Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Apr 05Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Mar 18What Does Rush Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Share Price Indicate?
Feb 29Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital
Jan 23Is Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:RUSH.A) A Risky Investment?
Jan 02CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$274m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$287m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$293m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$10m | US$2m | US$304m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$307m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$309m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$328m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$11m | US$2m | US$347m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$367m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$377m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$389m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$10m | US$2m | US$391m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$362m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$341m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$289m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$8m | US$2m | US$241m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$214m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$178m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$137m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$6m | US$1m | US$115m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$98m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$103m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$128m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$7m | US$2m | US$142m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$165m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$167m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$155m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$7m | US$2m | US$139m |
Compensation vs Market: Rusty's total compensation ($USD10.02M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.90M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rusty's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Rusty Rush (66 yo)
Mr. W. Marvin Rush III, also known as Rusty, is the Chairman of Rush Truck Centres Of Canada Limited. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Rush Enterprises, Inc. since February 24, 2006 and President si...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | 30.9yrs | US$10.02m | 1.27% $ 55.3m | |
| CFO & Treasurer | 18.8yrs | US$2.67m | 0.43% $ 18.9m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 1.5yrs | US$2.17m | 0.10% $ 4.5m | |
| Senior Vice President of Truck & Aftermarket Sales | 8.8yrs | US$2.18m | 0.22% $ 9.5m | |
| Senior VP | 8.8yrs | no data | 0.097% $ 4.2m | |
| Senior Vice President of Peterbilt Dealerships | 14.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Navistar Dealerships | 1.5yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: RUSH.A's management team is seasoned and experienced (8.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | 29.9yrs | US$10.02m | 1.27% $ 55.3m | |
| Independent Director | 4.2yrs | US$250.00k | 0.021% $ 923.0k | |
| Independent Director | 10.9yrs | US$255.00k | 0.041% $ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 21.3yrs | US$270.00k | 0.42% $ 18.2m | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$255.00k | 0.024% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 10.9yrs | US$250.00k | 0.093% $ 4.1m | |
| Director | 2.2yrs | US$3.93m | 0.38% $ 16.7m | |
| Independent Director | 11.9yrs | US$250.00k | 0.066% $ 2.9m | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$250.00k | 0.0074% $ 323.9k |
Experienced Board: RUSH.A's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/12/24 12:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/12/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joel Tiss | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Andrew Obin | BofA Global Research |
| Andrew Obin | BofA Global Research |