U-Haul Reports Significant Quarterly Loss and Halved Year-to-Date Earnings Amid Rising Costs

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U-Haul Holding Co. reported a net loss of $37.0 million for the third quarter and a 53% drop in year-to-date net earnings, driven by increased operating costs, higher depreciation, and rising interest expenses.

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• Quarterly Net Earnings Decline

  Net earnings available to common stockholders for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, were a loss of $37.0 million, a significant decrease from a profit of $67.2 million in the prior-year quarter.

• Year-to-Date Net Earnings Halved

  For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, net earnings available to common stockholders fell to $210.9 million, down 53% from $449.4 million in the same period last year.

• Operating Earnings Plummet

  Earnings from operations decreased by $117.1 million for the quarter and $250.3 million for the nine-month period, reflecting challenges in core business profitability.

• Increased Costs and Depreciation

  Total costs and expenses increased by $144.1 million for the quarter and $421.1 million year-to-date, driven by higher operating expenses, increased depreciation, and greater net losses on equipment disposals.

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U-Haul Holding Co. reported a substantial decline in profitability for both the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2026. The company swung to a net loss in the quarter, and year-to-date net earnings were nearly halved. This performance was primarily driven by a significant decrease in earnings from operations, which were impacted by increased operating expenses, higher depreciation, and greater net losses on equipment disposals. Additionally, interest expenses rose considerably. While operating cash flow improved and less cash was used in investing activities, the core business profitability metrics indicate significant headwinds for the company.