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XPO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 6, 2025)

Reports
Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed February 6, 2025
Period End
February 6, 2025
Security
XPO
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K243

XPO filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 243 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Feb ’18Feb ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · May ’20May ’20
  3. Deal closed8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Jul ’26Jul ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 6, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

XPO, Inc. released an investor presentation on February 6, 2025, furnished under Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 for use in future investor meetings.

The deck is meant to be read with the company's SEC filings, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. It reports fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $1.92 billiona, operating income of $148 million (up 24% year over year), and adjusted EBITDA of $303 million (up 15%). Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.89, up 16% year over year, and results include $26 million ($34 million pre-tax, or $0.21 per diluted share) of gains from real estate sales.

The North American LTL segment is the focus. Q4 2024 LTL revenue was $1.16 billionb, adjusted EBITDA was $280 million (up 20%), and the adjusted operating ratio was 86.2%, improved by 30 bps. For full-year 2024, the LTL adjusted operating ratio improved by 260 bps, which the company describes as better than its target range.

The company set 2021–2027 LTL targets of 6% to 8% revenue CAGR, 11% to 13% adjusted EBITDA CAGR, and an adjusted operating ratio improvement of at least 600 bps. It also reports that 2024 gross capex was 14.6% of LTL revenue and that it is targeting capex of 8% to 12% of revenue on average through 2027. For full-year 2025, the company expects total gross capex of $600 million to $700 millionc, interest expense of $220 million to $230 million, pension income of about $6 million, an adjusted effective tax rate of 24% to 25%, and a diluted share count of 120 million.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q4 2024 consolidated results: revenue of $1.92 billion, operating income of $148 million (up 24% YoY), net income of $76 million, and diluted EPS of $0.63.
  2. Adjusted EBITDA of $303 million (up 15% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.89 (up 16% YoY); full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA was $1,266 million versus $996 million in 2023.
  3. North American LTL Q4 2024: revenue of $1.16 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $280 million (up 20%), adjusted operating ratio of 86.2% (improved 30 bps), and LTL yield excluding fuel up 6.3% YoY.
  4. Full-year 2024 LTL adjusted operating ratio improved by 260 bps, which the company says was better than its target range.
  5. Long-term LTL targets for 2021–2027: revenue CAGR of 6% to 8%, adjusted EBITDA CAGR of 11% to 13%, and adjusted operating ratio improvement of at least 600 bps.
  6. 2025 guidance: gross capex of $600 million to $700 million, interest expense of $220 million to $230 million, adjusted effective tax rate of 24% to 25%, and diluted share count of 120 million.
  7. Service and cost initiatives: LTL purchased transportation expense fell 47% YoY in Q4 2024, and the damage claims ratio was 0.2%; the company reduced its average tractor fleet age to 4.1 years.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What did XPO report for fourth-quarter 2024 results?

    XPO reported Q4 2024 revenue of $1.92 billion, operating income of $148 million (up 24% YoY), net income of $76 million, diluted EPS of $0.63, adjusted EBITDA of $303 million (up 15% YoY), and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.89 (up 16% YoY). Results include $26 million ($34 million pre-tax, or $0.21 per diluted share) of gains from real estate sales.

  2. How did the North American LTL segment perform?

    In Q4 2024, North American LTL generated revenue of $1.16 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $280 million (up 20% YoY), with an adjusted operating ratio of 86.2%, improved by 30 bps. For full-year 2024, the LTL adjusted operating ratio improved by 260 bps, and LTL adjusted EBITDA grew 29% YoY, according to the company.

  3. What are XPO's long-term LTL targets?

    For 2021 through 2027, XPO targets a North American LTL revenue CAGR of 6% to 8%, an adjusted EBITDA CAGR of 11% to 13%, and an adjusted operating ratio improvement of at least 600 bps. The company also targets capex of 8% to 12% of revenue on average through 2027.

  4. What does XPO expect for full-year 2025?

    XPO expects total company gross capex of $600 million to $700 million, interest expense of $220 million to $230 million, pension income of approximately $6 million, an adjusted effective tax rate of 24% to 25%, and a diluted share count of 120 million.

  5. Why was this 8-K filed, and is the presentation considered filed under the Exchange Act?

    The company filed this 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to furnish an investor presentation it expects to use in future investor meetings. The filing states that the information is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically stated. The presentation should be read together with the company's SEC filings, including its 2024 Form 10-K.

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