Landstar System Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Landstar System has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.1%, while the Transportation industry saw earnings growing at 8.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.2% per year. Landstar System's return on equity is 20.2%, and it has net margins of 4.1%.
Key information
3.07%
Earnings growth rate
4.96%
EPS growth rate
| Transportation Industry Growth | 15.63% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.22% |
| Return on equity | 20.15% |
| Net Margin | 4.05% |
| Next Earnings Update | 13 May 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Apr 13
Landstar System: A Strategic Business Model With A Solid Balance Sheet To Justify A Rebound
Apr 13Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR)
Mar 30Landstar System's (NASDAQ:LSTR) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Mar 03Landstar: Lacklustre Q4 And FY Results Fail To Compromise Long-Term Potential
Feb 11With Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Jan 13Is Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) Potentially Undervalued?
Dec 28Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $2.00
Dec 14Landstar: A Sparkling Logistic Company And A Value Opportunity
Nov 29Is There An Opportunity With Landstar System, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LSTR) 24% Undervaluation?
Nov 21Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Oct 29Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Sep 30Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Landstar System, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LSTR) P/E
Sep 17
Expanding Through Cross-Border And Heavy Haul Strategies Boosts Optimism Despite Market Challenges
Aug 28 Strategic focus on cross-border Mexico operations and heavy haul segments alongside technology investments signals potential for growth and efficiency gains.Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR)?
Jul 30Is Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) Trading At A 27% Discount?
Jul 17Investors Could Be Concerned With Landstar System's (NASDAQ:LSTR) Returns On Capital
Jul 04Landstar System Navigates Challenges With Strategic Growth Initiatives
Jul 02Is Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) A Risky Investment?
Jun 17Pinning Down Landstar System, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LSTR) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
Apr 18At US$188, Is Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) Worth Looking At Closely?
Apr 03Investors Could Be Concerned With Landstar System's (NASDAQ:LSTR) Returns On Capital
Mar 19Here's Why Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jan 27Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $2.00
Dec 13Capital Investments At Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Point To A Promising Future
Nov 27Is There An Opportunity With Landstar System, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LSTR) 26% Undervaluation?
Oct 19These 4 Measures Indicate That Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Sep 21Should You Think About Buying Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) Now?
Sep 03Why You Should Care About Landstar System's (NASDAQ:LSTR) Strong Returns On Capital
Aug 18Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR)
Jul 17Is Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) A Risky Investment?
Jun 19Should You Investigate Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) At US$178?
May 31We Think Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger
May 14Estimating The Fair Value Of Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR)
Apr 12Do Landstar System's (NASDAQ:LSTR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Mar 14Is Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 27When Should You Buy Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR)?
Feb 02Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Landstar System makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | 4,834 | 196 | 610 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 4,829 | 208 | 610 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 4,903 | 219 | 627 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 5,051 | 233 | 649 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 23 | 5,313 | 264 | 674 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 5,782 | 300 | 728 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 6,306 | 338 | 769 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 6,905 | 384 | 813 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 7,440 | 431 | 836 | 0 |
| 24 Sep 22 | 7,710 | 451 | 844 | 0 |
| 25 Jun 22 | 7,628 | 449 | 831 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 22 | 7,224 | 429 | 786 | 0 |
| 25 Dec 21 | 6,540 | 382 | 728 | 0 |
| 25 Sep 21 | 5,892 | 333 | 663 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 21 | 5,243 | 296 | 593 | 0 |
| 27 Mar 21 | 4,496 | 228 | 521 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 20 | 4,136 | 192 | 496 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 3,836 | 177 | 471 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 3,762 | 168 | 469 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 3,984 | 205 | 495 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 4,090 | 228 | 501 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 4,277 | 246 | 528 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 4,467 | 260 | 551 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 4,604 | 261 | 566 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 4,619 | 255 | 566 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 4,488 | 252 | 551 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 4,229 | 227 | 526 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,916 | 202 | 493 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 3,649 | 177 | 468 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,490 | 152 | 446 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 3,334 | 146 | 425 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 3,238 | 141 | 416 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,169 | 137 | 407 | 0 |
| 24 Sep 16 | 3,125 | 136 | 405 | 0 |
| 25 Jun 16 | 3,179 | 139 | 411 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 16 | 3,272 | 147 | 417 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 15 | 3,322 | 148 | 420 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 3,337 | 148 | 422 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 15 | 3,314 | 146 | 417 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 15 | 3,260 | 141 | 410 | 0 |
| 27 Dec 14 | 3,186 | 139 | 401 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 14 | 3,015 | 125 | 381 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 14 | 2,872 | 117 | 365 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: LSTR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: LSTR's current net profit margins (4.1%) are lower than last year (5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LSTR's earnings have grown by 3.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: LSTR's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: LSTR had negative earnings growth (-26.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Transportation industry average (-9.4%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: LSTR's Return on Equity (20.2%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/11 00:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/28 |
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Analyst Sources
Landstar System, Inc. is covered by 32 analysts. 13 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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| Garrett Holland | Baird |
| Christopher Kuhn | Benchmark Company |
| Matthew Brooklier | Buckingham Research Group Inc. |