{
  "id": 16056464,
  "title": "First look: almost all strong numbers in Ryder’s third quarter earnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/first-look-almost-all-strong-numbers-in-ryders-third-quarter-earnings",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:42:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-almost-all-strong-numbers-in-ryders-third-quarter-earnings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ryder reported strong third quarter earnings, with nearly every metric showing improvement compared to the same period last year. The company raised its full-year outlook for 2026, indicating confidence in its performance. Ryder increased its non-GAAP earnings per share estimate for the year to $14.85-$14.05, up from $14.40-$14.80 in the previous quarter. Revenue grew in all segments, with Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) seeing a 10% increase, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) up 9%, and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS) growing 6%. Earnings before tax at FMS rose 21%, and at SCS, they were up 7%. However, DTS experienced a 5% decline in earnings before tax, attributed to lower operating revenue and a workers' compensation insurance benefit from the previous year, partially offset by cost savings from strategic initiatives. Used vehicle sales were strong, with sales rising to 5,100 units from 4,900 a year earlier. Prices for used trucks increased by 15%, and used tractor prices climbed by 19%. Ryder's used vehicle sales reported a net negative $17 million, which was wider than the positive $3 million in the same period last year and wider than the $7 million loss in the second quarter. Analyst Ariel Rosa from Citi described the earnings as \"better than expected\" and highlighted a 77% rental utilization rate, which is Ryder's target.",
  "summary": "It was a solid third quarter for Ryder, with improvement in just about every metric compared to the third quarter of 2025. The numbers have been good enough that Ryder (NYSE: R) raised its full-year outlook for 2026. With three quarters in the books, there’s only so much higher it can go. But the company […] The post First look: almost all strong numbers in Ryder’s third quarter earnings appeared…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}