Solid Quarterly Financial Results
Revenue of $1.68 billion; net income of $61.5 million; diluted EPS of $0.77; declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share — demonstrating profitability and shareholder returns despite a weak market.
Aftermarket Business Strength
Aftermarket generated $627 million in revenue and accounted for roughly 66% of gross profit; revenue was up slightly year-over-year and strategic initiatives (inspection processes, parts delivery optimization) are driving incremental revenue and higher uptime.
Resilient Truck Retail Performance
Sold 2,964 Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and captured a 7.2% market share, outperforming the broader market on share and execution in a market with Class 8 industry sales at their lowest levels since COVID.
Recurring Leasing and Rental Revenue
Rush Truck Leasing reported $92 million in revenue, up a little over 2% year-over-year; leasing demand remains strong as customers replace aging equipment and prepare for emissions changes.
Order Intake and Early Demand Indicators
Increased quoting activity and order intake since December; management cites sustained order strength in the 25,000–30,000 trucks/month range as a solid run rate and expects sequential improvement (management suggested Class 8 could be up ~15% in Q2 if conditions hold).
Cost Discipline and SG&A Management
SG&A increased only ~2% sequentially in Q1 and the G&A component was down approximately 2.5% year-over-year, reflecting disciplined expense management during the trough of the cycle.
Strategic Growth Moves
Completed agreement to acquire Peterbilt dealerships in Southern Louisiana and Mississippi, expected to close and be operated as Rush Truck Centers in June — signaling continued investment and geographic expansion even in a downturn.