The earnings call reflected a balanced view with both positive growth in revenue and warehousing profitability, but also challenges in the Dedicated segment and reduced income from TEL investment. Optimism for future performance was evident with anticipation of improved market conditions and successful rate negotiations.
Company Guidance
During the Covenant Logistics Group Q4 2024 earnings call, several key metrics and guidance were highlighted. The company's consolidated freight revenue grew by 4.6% year-over-year, primarily driven by new multiyear customer agreements in the Dedicated segment. Consolidated adjusted operating income rose by 4.7%, with significant contributions from margin improvements in the Asset-Light segments. The company's net indebtedness decreased by $28.7 million to $219.6 million, resulting in an adjusted leverage ratio of approximately 1.5x and a debt-to-capital ratio of 33.4%. The average age of the tractor fleet increased slightly to 20 months. Despite some challenges, such as prolonged customer shutdowns and weather disruptions, Covenant Logistics expects consolidated earnings to improve in 2025, driven by better pricing negotiations and strategic growth in specialized dedicated business segments. The company aims to enhance long-term returns by optimizing customer and freight mix and capitalizing on niche business growth opportunities.
Consolidated Freight Revenue Growth
Consolidated freight revenue grew by 4.6% year-over-year due to new multiyear customer agreements in the Dedicated segment.
Warehouse Profit Improvement
Warehousing improved its adjusted operating profit by 56% compared to the prior year, achieving an adjusted operating ratio of 90.7%.
Debt Reduction
Net indebtedness decreased by $28.7 million to $219.6 million, with an adjusted leverage ratio of approximately 1.5x and a debt-to-capital ratio of 33.4%.
Positive Bid Wins and Rate Increases
Achieved a 2.5% rate increase on 50-55% of business and won more bid numbers in the first three weeks of the year than in six months last year.
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Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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CVLG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jan 23, 2025
$28.95
$28.12
-2.87%
Oct 23, 2024
$25.72
$25.63
-0.35%
Jul 24, 2024
$25.28
$27.36
+8.23%
Apr 24, 2024
$21.94
$22.21
+1.23%
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