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    J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Reports U.S. GAAP Revenues, Net Earnings and Earnings Per Share for Both the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024

    1/16/25 4:05:00 PM ET
    $JBHT
    Trucking Freight/Courier Services
    Industrials
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    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Revenue: $3.15 billion; down 5%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Income: $207.0 million; up 2%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Diluted EPS: $1.53 vs. $1.47; up 4%
    • Full Year 2024 Revenue: $12.09 billion; down 6%
    • Full Year 2024 Operating Income: $831 million; down 16%
    • Full Year 2024 Diluted EPS: $5.56 vs. $6.97; down 20%

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) announced fourth quarter 2024 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net income of $155.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.53 versus fourth quarter 2023 net earnings of $153.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.47.

    Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $3.15 billion, compared with $3.30 billion for the fourth quarter 2023, a decrease of 5%. Current quarter total operating revenue, excluding fuel surcharge revenue, decreased 2% versus the comparable quarter 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by a 3% and 2% decline in revenue per load excluding fuel surcharge revenue in Intermodal (JBI) and Truckload (JBT) respectively, a 4% decline in average trucks in Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS®), and a 22% decline in load volume in Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS). The revenue, excluding fuel surcharge revenue, decline was positively offset by a 5% increase in volume in JBI, a 2% increase in productivity (revenue per truck per week excluding fuel surcharge revenue) in DCS, and a 9% increase in gross revenue per load in ICS.

    Operating income for the current quarter increased 2% to $207.0 million versus $203.3 million for the fourth quarter 2023. Current and prior-year quarterly operating income were negatively impacted by pre-tax charges of $16.0 million for intangible asset impairments and $53.4 million for insurance-related items, respectively. After consideration of these charges, operating income declined from the prior-year period primarily due to yield pressure in JBI, a lower average truck count in DCS, and higher consolidated equipment and insurance-related costs. On a GAAP consolidated basis, operating income as a percentage of consolidated gross revenue increased year-over-year as a result of lower rail and truck purchased transportation costs and lower insurance-related expenses. These items were partially offset by higher professional driver and non-driver wages and benefits and equipment-related costs as a percentage of gross revenue.

    Net interest expense in the current quarter decreased primarily from a lower average outstanding debt balance compared to fourth quarter 2023. The fourth quarter effective tax rates for 2024 and 2023 were 19.0% and 17.9%, respectively. The annual effective tax rates for 2024 and 2023 were 24.8% and 22.1%, respectively. We expect our 2025 annual tax rate to be between 24.0% and 25.0%, based on current enacted legislation.

    Segment Information:

    Intermodal (JBI)

    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Segment Revenue: $1.60 billion; down 2%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Income: $117.0 million; down 10%

    Intermodal volume increased 5% over the same period in 2023. Transcontinental network loads increased 4%, while eastern network loads increased 6% compared to the fourth quarter 2023. Sequentially, volumes improved 2% from the third quarter, with stronger sequential volumes in both Eastern and Transcontinental networks. Demand trends for our intermodal service were seasonally strong during the quarter, particularly on eastbound loads out of Southern California. Revenue decreased 2% for the quarter versus the prior-year primarily driven by a 6% decrease in revenue per load resulting from changes in mix of freight, customer rates and fuel surcharge revenue, partially offset by the 5% increase in volume. Revenue per load excluding fuel surcharge revenue was down 3% year-over-year.

    Operating income decreased 10% in the fourth quarter primarily from lower yields, which was only partially offset by greater volumes across the network. Repositioning costs related to network imbalances, in addition to driver hiring and onboarding expenses were elevated in the quarter to support customers' peak season demand. JBI segment operating income as a percentage of segment gross revenue declined versus the prior-year period as a result of increases in professional driver and non-driver wages and benefits and higher equipment-related and maintenance expenses as a percentage of gross revenue. The prior-year period included $16.0 million in pre-tax charges for insurance-related items. Excluding these charges, remaining insurance-related expenses in the current quarter also contributed to a decline in segment operating income and a decline in segment operating income as a percentage of segment gross revenue.

    Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)

    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Segment Revenue: $839 million; down 5%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Income: $90.3 million; up 5%

    DCS revenue decreased 5% during the current quarter over the same period in 2023, driven by a 4% decline in average trucks combined with a 1% decline in productivity (revenue per truck per week). Productivity, excluding fuel surcharge revenue, increased 2% from a year ago driven by increases in contracted indexed-based price escalators. On a net basis, there were 605 fewer revenue producing trucks in the fleet by the end of the quarter compared to the prior-year period, and 114 fewer versus the end of the third quarter 2024. Customer retention rates are approximately 90%, largely reflecting the downsizing of fleets and to a lesser extent account losses.

    Operating income increased 5% from the prior-year quarter. Fourth quarter 2023 included $20.0 million in pre-tax charges for insurance-related items. Excluding these charges, operating income decreased primarily from lower revenue and higher remaining insurance-related costs, including insurance premium, casualty claim, and group medical expenses. These items were partially offset by lower bad debt expense, the maturing of new business onboarded over the trailing twelve months, and greater productivity, excluding fuel surcharge revenue, and utilization of equipment.

    Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)

    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Segment Revenue: $308 million; down 15%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating (Loss): $(21.8) million; vs. $(24.9) million in Q4'23

    ICS revenue decreased 15% in the current quarter versus the fourth quarter 2023. Overall segment volume decreased 22% versus the prior-year period. Revenue per load increased 9% compared to the fourth quarter 2023 due to higher contractual and transactional rates and changes in customer freight mix. Contractual volume represented approximately 63% of the total load volume and 63% of the total revenue in the current quarter compared to 59% and 59%, respectively, in fourth quarter 2023.

    Operating loss was $21.8 million compared to an operating loss of $24.9 million in the fourth quarter 2023. Fourth quarter 2024 included $16.0 million of pre-tax intangible asset impairment charges while fourth quarter 2023 included a $9.9 million pre-tax charge for insurance-related items. Excluding these charges, operating loss improved largely due to higher gross profit and lower personnel-related expenses. These items were partially offset by higher bad debt and technology-related costs in the quarter. Gross profit increased 5% as a result of higher gross profit margins compared to the prior-year period. Gross profit margins increased to 17.3% in the current period versus 14.0% in the prior period as a result of project-related work, our disciplined bid strategy and the effective sourcing of capacity. ICS carrier base decreased 10% year-over-year, largely driven by changes to carrier qualification requirements.

    Final Mile Services (FMS)

    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Segment Revenue: $228 million; down 6%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Income: $13.2 million; up 7%

    FMS revenue declined 6% compared to the same period 2023. The decline was primarily driven by general weakness in demand across many of the end markets served. The decline in revenue was partially offset by improved revenue quality at underperforming accounts and multiple new customer contracts implemented over the past year.

    Operating income increased 7% compared to the prior-year period. The fourth quarter 2023 included a $3.3 million pre-tax charge for insurance-related items. Excluding these charges, operating income decreased primarily from lower revenue, and higher purchased transportation and remaining insurance-related costs. These items were partially offset by lower personnel-related costs and lower equipment and facility rental expenses.

    Truckload (JBT)

    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Segment Revenue: $182 million; down 7%
    • Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Income/(Loss): $8.6 million; vs. $(39) thousand in Q4'23

    JBT revenue decreased 7% compared to the same period in the previous year. Revenue excluding fuel surcharge revenue decreased 3% primarily due to a 2% decrease in revenue per load excluding fuel surcharge revenue and flat load volume versus the prior-year period. Total average effective trailer count decreased by approximately 770 units, or 6% versus the prior-year period. Trailer turns in the quarter were up 9% from the prior period primarily due to continued focus on improving network balance and trailer utilization.

    JBT operating income increased to $8.6 million from a modest operating loss in the fourth quarter 2023. Fourth quarter 2023 included $4.2 million in pre-tax charges for insurance-related items. Excluding these charges, operating income increased primarily as a result of better trailer utilization and a continued focus on cost management efforts across the segment. JBT segment operating income as a percentage of segment gross revenue increased year-over-year due to lower purchased transportation and equipment-related expenses.

    Cash Flow and Capitalization:

    At December 31, 2024, we had total debt outstanding of $1.48 billion on various debt instruments compared to $1.58 billion at December 31, 2023, and $1.53 billion at September 30, 2024.

    Our net capital expenditures for 2024 approximated $674 million vs. $1.60 billion in 2023. At December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $47 million.

    In the fourth quarter 2024, we purchased approximately 489,000 shares of our common stock for approximately $86 million. At December 31, 2024, we had approximately $882 million remaining under our share repurchase authorization. Actual shares outstanding on December 31, 2024, approximated 100.6 million.

    Conference Call Information:

    The company will hold a conference call today from 4:00–5:00 p.m. CST to discuss the quarterly earnings. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live over the internet by going to investor.jbhunt.com. Please log on 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an online replay of the earnings call webcast will be available a few hours after the completion of the call.

    Forward-Looking Statements:

    This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent we become aware that it will not be achieved for any reason. This press release and additional information will be available to interested parties on our website, www.jbhunt.com.

    About J.B. Hunt

    J.B. Hunt's vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company's industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity, J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company's services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.

     
     
     

    J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

    (in thousands, except per share data)

    (unaudited)

       

    Three Months Ended December 31

    2024

     

     

    2023

     

     

    % Of

     

     

     

     

    % Of

    Amount

     

    Revenue

     

     

    Amount

     

    Revenue

       
    Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues

    $

    2,781,717

     

    $

    2,837,428

    Fuel surcharge revenues

    364,631

     

    466,273

    Total operating revenues

    3,146,348

    100.0%

     

    3,303,701

    100.0%

     

     

     

    Operating expenses

     

     

     

    Rents and purchased transportation

    1,442,957

    45.9%

     

    1,557,010

    47.1%

    Salaries, wages and employee benefits

    812,015

    25.8%

     

    807,422

    24.4%

    Depreciation and amortization

    205,504

    6.5%

     

    194,456

    5.9%

    Fuel and fuel taxes

    155,519

    4.9%

     

    187,855

    5.7%

    Operating supplies and expenses

    124,070

    3.9%

     

    121,141

    3.7%

    Insurance and claims

    86,316

    2.7%

     

    118,782

    3.6%

    General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions

    82,476

    2.7%

     

    83,272

    2.5%

    Operating taxes and licenses

    19,732

    0.6%

     

    19,199

    0.6%

    Communication and utilities

    10,720

    0.4%

     

    11,285

    0.3%

    Total operating expenses

    2,939,309

    93.4%

     

    3,100,422

    93.8%

    Operating income

    207,039

    6.6%

     

    203,279

    6.2%

    Net interest expense

    15,111

    0.5%

     

    16,330

    0.5%

    Earnings before income taxes

    191,928

    6.1%

     

    186,949

    5.7%

    Income taxes

    36,474

    1.2%

     

    33,414

    1.1%

    Net earnings

    $

    155,454

    4.9%

     

    $

    153,535

    4.6%

    Average diluted shares outstanding

    101,647

     

    104,122

    Diluted earnings per share

    $

    1.53

     

    $

    1.47

     
     
     
       

    J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

    (in thousands, except per share data)

    (unaudited)

       

    Twelve Months Ended December 31

    2024

     

     

    2023

     

     

    % Of

     

     

     

     

    % Of

    Amount

     

    Revenue

     

     

    Amount

     

    Revenue

       
    Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues $

    10,557,709

      $

    10,978,387

    Fuel surcharge revenues

    1,529,495

     

    1,851,278

    Total operating revenues

    12,087,204

    100.0%

     

    12,829,665

    100.0%

     

     

     

    Operating expenses

     

     

     

    Rents and purchased transportation

    5,378,336

    44.5%

     

    5,872,591

    45.8%

    Salaries, wages and employee benefits

    3,232,440

    26.7%

     

    3,257,484

    25.4%

    Depreciation and amortization

    761,141

    6.3%

     

    737,954

    5.8%

    Fuel and fuel taxes

    652,129

    5.4%

     

    751,497

    5.9%

    Operating supplies and expenses

    495,375

    4.1%

     

    509,354

    4.0%

    Insurance and claims

    313,664

    2.6%

     

    315,678

    2.5%

    General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions

    306,355

    2.5%

     

    274,564

    2.0%

    Operating taxes and licenses

    72,547

    0.6%

     

    74,996

    0.6%

    Communication and utilities

    43,992

    0.4%

     

    42,351

    0.3%

    Total operating expenses

    11,255,979

    93.1%

     

    11,836,469

    92.3%

    Operating income

    831,225

    6.9%

     

    993,196

    7.7%

    Net interest expense

    71,709

    0.6%

     

    58,309

    0.4%

    Earnings before income taxes

    759,516

    6.3%

     

    934,887

    7.3%

    Income taxes

    188,630

    1.6%

     

    206,600

    1.6%

    Net earnings $

    570,886

    4.7%

      $

    728,287

    5.7%

    Average diluted shares outstanding

    102,754

     

    104,451

    Diluted earnings per share $

    5.56

      $

    6.97

     
     
     
       

    Financial Information By Segment

    (in thousands)

    (unaudited)

       

    Three Months Ended December 31

    2024

     

     

    2023

     

     

    % Of

     

     

     

     

    % Of

    Amount

     

    Total

     

     

    Amount

     

    Total

       
    Revenue  
       
    Intermodal $

    1,596,471

     

    51%

      $

    1,623,372

     

    49%

    Dedicated

    838,529

     

    27%

     

    883,876

     

    27%

    Integrated Capacity Solutions

    307,634

     

    10%

     

    363,661

     

    11%

    Final Mile Services

    227,543

     

    7%

     

    243,164

     

    7%

    Truckload

    181,950

     

    5%

     

    195,436

     

    6%

    Subtotal

    3,152,127

     

    100%

     

    3,309,509

     

    100%

    Intersegment eliminations

    (5,779

    )

    (0%)

     

    (5,808

    )

    (0%)

    Consolidated revenue $

    3,146,348

     

    100%

      $

    3,303,701

     

    100%

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating income

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Intermodal $

    116,959

     

    56%

      $

    129,893

     

    64%

    Dedicated

    90,309

     

    44%

     

    86,149

     

    42%

    Integrated Capacity Solutions

    (21,811

    )

    (11%)

     

    (24,949

    )

    (12%)

    Final Mile Services

    13,171

     

    6%

     

    12,295

     

    6%

    Truckload

    8,550

     

    5%

     

    (39

    )

    (0%)

    Other (1)

    (139

    )

    (0%)

     

    (70

    )

    (0%)

    Operating income $

    207,039

     

    100%

      $

    203,279

     

    100%

       
       

    Twelve Months Ended December 31

    2024

     

     

    2023

     

     

    % Of

     

     

     

     

    % Of

    Amount

     

    Total

     

     

    Amount

     

    Total

    Revenue  
       
    Intermodal $

    5,956,092

     

    49%

      $

    6,207,461

     

    48%

    Dedicated

    3,395,518

     

    28%

     

    3,542,869

     

    28%

    Integrated Capacity Solutions

    1,141,475

     

    9%

     

    1,390,141

     

    11%

    Final Mile Services

    910,430

     

    8%

     

    918,109

     

    7%

    Truckload

    701,581

     

    6%

     

    789,439

     

    6%

    Subtotal

    12,105,096

     

    100%

     

    12,848,019

     

    100%

    Intersegment eliminations

    (17,892

    )

    (0%)

     

    (18,354

    )

    (0%)

    Consolidated revenue $

    12,087,204

     

    100%

      $

    12,829,665

     

    100%

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating income

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Intermodal $

    429,877

     

    52%

      $

    569,383

     

    57%

    Dedicated

    375,878

     

    45%

     

    404,759

     

    41%

    Integrated Capacity Solutions

    (55,895

    )

    (7%)

     

    (44,115

    )

    (4%)

    Final Mile Services

    60,057

     

    7%

     

    46,714

     

    5%

    Truckload

    21,479

     

    3%

     

    16,464

     

    1%

    Other (1)

    (171

    )

    (0%)

     

    (9

    )

    (0%)

    Operating income $

    831,225

     

    100%

      $

    993,196

     

    100%

       
       
    (1) Includes corporate support activity
     
     
     
     

    Operating Statistics by Segment

    (unaudited)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Three Months Ended December 31

     

     

    2024

     

     

    2023

     
    Intermodal
     
    Loads

    560,132

     

    535,987

     

    Average length of haul

    1,693

     

    1,703

     

    Revenue per load

    $

    2,850

     

    $

    3,029

     

    Average tractors during the period *

    6,546

     

    6,388

     

    Tractors (end of period) *

    6,502

     

    6,380

     

    Trailing equipment (end of period)

    122,272

     

    118,171

     

    Average effective trailing equipment usage

    113,320

     

    104,781

     

     
     
    Dedicated
     
    Loads

    967,571

     

    1,021,783

     

    Average length of haul

    181

     

    180

     

    Revenue per truck per week**

    $

    5,210

     

    $

    5,284

     

    Average trucks during the period***

    12,711

     

    13,214

     

    Trucks (end of period) ***

    12,647

     

    13,252

     

    Trailing equipment (end of period)

    32,046

     

    32,600

     

    Average effective trailing equipment usage

    32,573

     

    33,091

     

     
     
    Integrated Capacity Solutions
     
    Loads

    158,440

     

    203,928

     

    Revenue per load

    $

    1,942

     

    $

    1,783

     

    Gross profit margin

    17.3

    %

    14.0

    %

    Employee count (end of period)

    590

     

    861

     

    Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period)

    110,000

     

    122,100

     

    Marketplace for J.B. Hunt 360 revenue (millions)

    $

    94.0

     

    $

    121.5

     

     
     
    Final Mile Services
     
    Stops

    1,089,940

     

    1,169,727

     

    Average trucks during the period***

    1,376

     

    1,470

     

     
     
    Truckload
     
    Loads

    102,623

     

    102,755

     

    Revenue per load

    $

    1,773

     

    $

    1,902

     

    Average length of haul

    591

     

    663

     

     
    Tractors (end of period)
    Company-owned

    2

     

    27

     

    Independent contractor

    1,917

     

    1,931

     

    Total tractors

    1,919

     

    1,958

     

     
    Trailers (end of period)

    12,895

     

    13,561

     

    Average effective trailing equipment usage

    12,130

     

    12,897

     

     
    * Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
    ** Using weighted workdays
    *** Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks
     
     
     
     

    Operating Statistics by Segment

    (unaudited)

     

    Twelve Months Ended December 31

    2024

     

     

    2023

     
    Intermodal
     
    Loads

    2,090,732

     

    2,044,980

     

    Average length of haul

    1,692

     

    1,673

     

    Revenue per load $

    2,849

     

    $

    3,035

     

    Average tractors during the period *

    6,368

     

    6,488

     

    Tractors (end of period) *

    6,502

     

    6,380

     

    Trailing equipment (end of period)

    122,272

     

    118,171

     

    Average effective trailing equipment usage

    104,103

     

    99,374

     

     
     
    Dedicated
     
    Loads

    3,985,221

     

    4,274,677

     

    Average length of haul

    181

     

    175

     

    Revenue per truck per week** $

    5,075

     

    $

    5,184

     

    Average trucks during the period***

    12,988

     

    13,290

     

    Trucks (end of period) ***

    12,647

     

    13,252

     

    Trailing equipment (end of period)

    32,046

     

    32,600

     

    Average effective trailing equipment usage

    32,639

     

    32,408

     

     
     
    Integrated Capacity Solutions
     
    Loads

    609,854

     

    764,839

     

    Revenue per load $

    1,872

     

    $

    1,818

     

    Gross profit margin

    16.1

    %

    13.4

    %

    Employee count (end of period)

    590

     

    861

     

    Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period)

    110,000

     

    122,100

     

    Marketplace for J.B. Hunt 360 revenue (millions) $

    395.8

     

    $

    765.6

     

     
     
    Final Mile Services
     
    Stops

    4,316,578

     

    4,596,715

     

    Average trucks during the period***

    1,373

     

    1,540

     

     
     
    Truckload
     
    Loads

    389,832

     

    410,091

     

    Revenue per load $

    1,800

     

    $

    1,925

     

    Average length of haul

    629

     

    652

     

     
    Tractors (end of period)
    Company-owned

    2

     

    27

     

    Independent contractor

    1,917

     

    1,931

     

    Total tractors

    1,919

     

    1,958

     

     
    Trailers (end of period)

    12,895

     

    13,561

     

    Average effective trailing equipment usage

    12,552

     

    13,000

     

     
    * Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
    ** Using weighted workdays
    *** Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks
     
     
     
     

    J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (in thousands)

    (unaudited)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    December 31, 2024

     

     

    December 31, 2023****

    ASSETS
    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents $

    46,983

    $

    53,344

    Accounts Receivable, net

    1,224,166

    1,334,912

    Prepaid expenses and other

    462,575

    523,047

    Total current assets

    1,733,724

    1,911,303

    Property and equipment

    9,148,928

    8,767,872

    Less accumulated depreciation

    3,419,129

    2,993,959

    Net property and equipment

    5,729,799

    5,773,913

    Other assets, net

    811,488

    853,044

    $

    8,275,011

    $

    8,538,260

     
     
    LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
    Current debt $

    500,000

    $

    249,961

    Trade accounts payable

    645,925

    737,364

    Claims accruals

    257,121

    220,357

    Accrued payroll

    122,477

    94,563

    Other accrued expenses

    152,517

    150,256

    Total current liabilities

    1,678,040

    1,452,501

     
    Long-term debt

    977,702

    1,326,107

    Other long-term liabilities

    745,774

    719,686

    Deferred income taxes

    858,990

    936,208

    Stockholders' equity

    4,014,505

    4,103,758

    $

    8,275,011

    $

    8,538,260

     
     
     

    Supplemental Data

    (unaudited)

    December 31, 2024

    December 31, 2023 

     
    Actual shares outstanding at end of period (000)

    100,555

    103,220

     
    Book value per actual share outstanding at end of period $

    39.92

    $

    39.76

     
     
     

    Twelve Months Ended December 31

    2024

    2023

     
    Net cash provided by operating activities (000) $

    1,483,156

    $

    1,744,618

     
    Net capital expenditures (000) $

    674,406

    $

    1,600,215

     

    **** We revised our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2023 to correct the classification of portions of our claims accruals and corresponding insurance receivables for claims in excess of self-insurance levels from current liabilities and assets to long-term.

     
     

     

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