Rush Enterprises crushes Q3 sales and earnings projections

Dealership network beats top and bottom line estimates

Rush Enterprises reported lower Q3 sales and earnings but beat analyst estimates for both. (Photo: Rush Enterprises)

Heavy-duty truck dealership network Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ: RUSHA) reported lower sales and earnings in the third quarter but far exceeded analyst estimates.

Earnings per share decreased 14.29% over the past year to $0.60. Analysts expected $0.32 per share.

Revenue of $1,18 billion declined by 26.3% from the same period last year. Analysts estimated revenue of $1.08 billion

With 120 locations, Rush Enterprises is the only publicly traded, standalone commercial truck dealer in North America. It sells 5.6% of new Class 8 trucks and also sells Class 4-7 medium-duty trucks and used models. Rush’s Class 8 Its customer base consists of large fleets (32%), mid-size fleets (16%), vocational customers (40%), and owner-operators (12%). 

Aftermarket parts and service account for approximately 30% of revenue and 65% of gross profit. 

Rush shares traded up 6.35% after hours Wednesday at $38.17.  

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