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Ryder System Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference summary

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Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference summary18 Feb, 2026

Strategic transformation and business model evolution

  • Adopted a balanced growth strategy in 2019, shifting focus from used truck market reliance to a more diversified, asset-light, and contractual business mix.

  • De-risked operations by lowering residual value assumptions on leases and exiting underperforming geographies and services.

  • Increased lease pricing spread from 60 to 150 basis points, prioritizing profitability over volume growth.

  • Logistics and dedicated business now comprise 60% of revenues, up from 35% a decade ago.

  • Acquisitions, such as Cardinal Logistics, have delivered targeted synergies and operational efficiencies.

Financial performance, guidance, and capital allocation

  • Earnings before tax have grown to $700 million, with volatility from rental and used trucks now a smaller proportion of total earnings.

  • 2024 guidance projects earnings improvement driven by internal initiatives, not market recovery, with $70 million in self-help programs identified.

  • Record sales in logistics and supply chain expected to contribute to double-digit top-line growth as new contracts ramp up in the second half of the year.

  • Capital expenditures for 2024 are focused on replacement, not fleet growth, reflecting cautious customer sentiment.

  • Share repurchases are prioritized for excess cash, with leverage expected to remain within the 2.5x-3x range barring major acquisitions.

Market environment and operational outlook

  • Current market conditions remain stable but subdued, with no significant pickup yet in rental or used truck demand.

  • Early indicators like PMI and spot rates are positive, but improvements typically lag by six months.

  • Tariffs and regulatory changes, such as EPA 2027 standards, are being managed through lease pricing and operational flexibility.

  • Private fleet customers are scaling down post-COVID, with potential for increased outsourcing as driver markets tighten.

  • Asset management flexibility allows redeployment of vehicles across business segments, supporting operational resilience.

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Ryder System, Inc. operates as a logistics and transportation company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Fleet Management Solutions, Dedicated Transportation Solutions, and Supply Chain Solutions. The company offers full-service leasing, lease-to-own, and maintenance services for trucks, tractors, and trailers; supply chain solutions, such as order fulfillment and distribution center management, transportation management, inbound freight management and visibility, reverse logistics and refurbishment center network management, freight forwarding planning and scheduling, warehousing management, retail visibility services; and outsourced fleet maintenance services.

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