Ryder Details Q1 Performance with Strong Share Repurchases and Credit Rating Upgrade

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Ryder's Q1 2026 10-Q details mixed financial results, with EPS growth driven by substantial share repurchases and strong FMS performance. The company also received a credit rating upgrade from Moody's, though its debt-to-equity ratio increased.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Diluted EPS from continuing operations increased by 2% to $2.34, and comparable EPS rose by 3% to $2.54, primarily due to share repurchases. Net earnings decreased by 5% to $93 million, and earnings from continuing operations before income taxes (EBT) decreased by 12% to $118 million.

• Significant Share Repurchases

  Ryder repurchased $233 million of common stock in Q1 2026, a substantial increase from $167 million in Q1 2025, under its anti-dilutive and discretionary programs.

• Mixed Segment Results

  Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) EBT increased by 6%, driven by contractual business and improving used vehicle sales. However, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) EBT decreased by 17%, and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS) EBT fell by 15%.

• Credit Rating Upgrade

  Moody's upgraded Ryder's long-term debt rating to Baa1 with a stable outlook in April 2026, reflecting improved creditworthiness.

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Ryder System Inc. filed its Q1 2026 10-Q, providing detailed financial results following an earlier 8-K announcement. The company reported a 2% increase in diluted EPS and a 3% increase in comparable EPS, primarily benefiting from significant share repurchases totaling $233 million in the quarter. While overall revenue remained consistent, segment performance was mixed, with Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) showing a 6% increase in EBT, driven by contractual business and improved used vehicle sales. However, Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) EBT decreased by 17% due to lower automotive results, and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS) EBT fell by 15% due to a reduced fleet count. The company's debt-to-equity ratio increased from 250% to 269%. A notable positive development is Moody's upgrading Ryder's long-term debt rating to Baa1 with a stable outlook in April 2026, signaling improved creditworthiness. Additionally, a director adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan to sell a modest number of shares.