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Oct 30, 2024 2:03 PM - Alex Lavoie
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XPO, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:XPO, is a prominent player in the logistics and transportation sector. The company provides supply chain solutions, including freight transportation and last-mile delivery services. XPO competes with other logistics giants like FedEx and UPS, striving to maintain its position in a highly competitive market.
On October 30, 2024, XPO reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.792, which fell short of the estimated $0.89. Despite this, the company's revenue for the period was $2.053 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.020 billion. This indicates that while earnings were below expectations, XPO managed to generate higher-than-anticipated revenue.
XPO's financial results for the third quarter of 2024 show a positive trend. The company reported diluted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.79, up from $0.72 in the same period of 2023. Additionally, adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share increased to $1.02, compared to $0.88 in the previous year, highlighting growth in earnings.
The company's financial metrics provide further insight into its performance. XPO has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.7, indicating investor confidence in its earnings potential. The price-to-sales ratio of 1.73 suggests the market values its sales at 1.73 times its revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 2.20, reflecting the company's total valuation compared to its sales.
XPO's financial health is also evident in its enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 20.46, showing how its valuation compares to cash flow from operations. With an earnings yield of 2.65%, XPO offers a return of 2.65% on its earnings relative to its share price. The debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53 indicates significant use of debt, while a current ratio of 1.06 suggests the company can cover its short-term obligations.
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