Landstar System, Inc. provides integrated transportation management solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Transportation Logistics and Insurance. The Transportation Logistics segment offers a range of transportation services, including truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, rail intermodal, air cargo, ocean cargo, expedited ground and air delivery of time-critical freight, heavy-haul/specialized, U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico cross-border, intra-Mexico, intra-Canada, project cargo, and customs brokerage, as well as offers transportation services to other transportation companies, including third party logistics and less-than-truckload service providers. This segment provides truck services through dry and specialty vans of various sizes, unsided/platform trailers, temperature-controlled vans, and containers; rail intermodal services through contracts with domestic and Canadian railroads; and air and ocean services through contracts with domestic and international airlines and ocean lines. It serves automotive products, building products, metals, chemicals, foodstuffs, heavy machinery, retail, electronics, and military equipment industries. The Insurance segment reinsures certain risks of the company's independent contractors. The company markets its services through independent commission sales agents and third party capacity providers. Landstar System, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Trucking, except local
Sub-IndustryTrucking
SectorTransportation
SymbolNASDAQ:LSTR
CUSIP51509810
Phone904-398-9400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.10
Current Ratio1.82
Quick Ratio1.82
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio32.27
Forward P/E Ratio19.99
P/E Growth1.48
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.65 billion
Price / Sales1.37
Cash Flow$4.7236 per share
Price / Cash25.69
Book Value$15.57 per share
Price / Book7.79
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.75
Net Income$177.08 million
Net Margins5.38%
Return on Equity31.06%
Return on Assets15.84%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,273
Outstanding Shares41,090,000
Market Cap$4.98 billion
Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landstar System's stock symbol?
Landstar System trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LSTR."
How often does Landstar System pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Landstar System?
Landstar System declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.165 per share on Friday, August 31st. This represents a $0.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 10th. This is an increase from Landstar System's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. View Landstar System's Dividend History.
How will Landstar System's stock buyback program work?
Landstar System declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Friday, December 15th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 1,960,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Landstar System's earnings last quarter?
Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 25th. The transportation company reported $1.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.02. The transportation company earned $1.18 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. Landstar System had a return on equity of 31.06% and a net margin of 5.38%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 35.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.89 EPS. View Landstar System's Earnings History.
When is Landstar System's next earnings date?
What guidance has Landstar System issued on next quarter's earnings?
Landstar System issued an update on its third quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, July, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.58-1.64 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.48. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.175-1.225 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.15 billion.
What price target have analysts set for LSTR?
12 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Landstar System's stock. Their forecasts range from $96.00 to $143.00. On average, they anticipate Landstar System's stock price to reach $118.7273 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.2%. View Analyst Price Targets for Landstar System.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Landstar System?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Landstar System in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Landstar System.
Who are some of Landstar System's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Landstar System include J B Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX), Schneider National (SNDR), Werner Enterprises (WERN), Saia (SAIA), Heartland Express (HTLD), ArcBest (ARCB), Marten Transport (MRTN), Universal Logistics (ULH), Covenant Transportation Group (CVTI), P.A.M. Transportation Services (PTSI), YRC Worldwide (YRCW), USA Truck (USAK) and Celadon Group (CGI).
Who are Landstar System's key executives?
Landstar System's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James B. Gattoni, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. L. Kevin Stout, VP & CFO (Age 49)
- Mr. Joseph J. Beacom, VP and Chief Safety & Operations Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Michael K. Kneller, VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 44)
- Mr. Patrick J. O'Malley, VP and Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer (Age 59)
Who are Landstar System's major shareholders?
Landstar System's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.22%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.64%), FMR LLC (2.48%), FMR LLC (2.48%), Royce & Associates LP (2.47%) and Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN (2.23%). Company insiders that own Landstar System stock include Dr Homaira Akbari, James B Gattoni, Joseph J Beacom, L Kevin Stout, Larry S Thomas, Michael K Kneller and Patrick J O'malley. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Landstar System.
Which institutional investors are selling Landstar System stock?
LSTR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Millennium Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Royce & Associates LP, BlueMountain Capital Management LLC and Acadian Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Landstar System company stock in the last year include Dr Homaira Akbari, James B Gattoni, Joseph J Beacom, L Kevin Stout, Michael K Kneller and Patrick J O'malley. View Insider Buying and Selling for Landstar System.
Which institutional investors are buying Landstar System stock?
LSTR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Smith Asset Management Group LP, Victory Capital Management Inc., Natixis, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Ensemble Capital Management LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN and Precocity Capital LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Landstar System.
How do I buy shares of Landstar System?
Shares of LSTR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Landstar System's stock price today?
One share of LSTR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $121.35.
How big of a company is Landstar System?
Landstar System has a market capitalization of $4.98 billion and generates $3.65 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $177.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.75 on an earnings per share basis. Landstar System employs 1,273 workers across the globe.
What is Landstar System's official website?
How can I contact Landstar System?
Landstar System's mailing address is 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL, 32224. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 904-398-9400 or via email at [email protected]
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