Knight-Swift Reports Q1 Net Loss, Adjusted EPS Miss, but Projects Strong Q2 Rebound

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Knight-Swift reported a Q1 net loss and lower adjusted EPS, impacted by one-time items and market headwinds, but issued Q2 guidance projecting a strong rebound.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Reported a net loss of $1.3 million (GAAP EPS of $(0.01)) and Adjusted EPS of $0.09, significantly down from Q1 2025's $0.19 GAAP EPS and $0.28 Adjusted EPS. This aligns with the revised guidance issued on April 16, 2026.

• Impact of One-Time Items

  Q1 results were negatively impacted by $0.05-$0.06 per share from severe weather and fuel price increases, $0.08 per share from LTL claims, and $0.02 per share from an adverse Mexico VAT decision.

• Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance

  Projected Adjusted EPS for Q2 2026 to be in the range of $0.45 to $0.49, indicating a substantial expected rebound from Q1's performance.

• Market Outlook

  Management noted a tightening truckload market, accelerating pricing environment, and improving trends in LTL, Logistics, and Intermodal segments, expecting momentum to build in the coming months.

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Knight-Swift Transportation reported a net loss for Q1 2026 and a significant year-over-year decline in adjusted EPS, largely due to severe weather, higher fuel prices, and adverse claims and tax decisions. While the Q1 results were weak, they fell within the previously lowered guidance range announced on April 16, 2026. Management provided an optimistic outlook for Q2, projecting a substantial increase in adjusted EPS, driven by an improving truckload market, rate renewals, and operational efficiencies across segments. Investors should monitor whether the company can achieve its Q2 guidance and if the anticipated market improvements materialize.