Operating margins have contracted to 3.0% as of 2026Q1, indicating that fixed overhead costs are currently outpacing the company's ability to drive incremental efficiency.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 |
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| Sales/Revenue | 12.66B | 12.66B | 12.64B | 11.78B | 12.01B | 9.66B | 8.42B | 8.93B | 8.41B | 7.3B | 6.79B | 6.57B | 6.64B | 6.42B | 6.26B | 6.05B | 5.14B | 4.89B | 6.2B | 6.57B | 6.31B | 5.74B | 5.15B | 4.8B | 4.78B | 5.01B | 5.34B | 4.95B | 5.19B | 4.89B | 5.52B |
| Revenue Growth % | -0.07% | 0.23% | 7.24% | -1.9% | 24.3% | 14.76% | -5.67% | 6.08% | 15.31% | 7.52% | 3.27% | -1.01% | 3.42% | 2.59% | 3.41% | 17.8% | 5.1% | -21.22% | -5.52% | 4.11% | 9.86% | 11.47% | 7.25% | 0.55% | -4.59% | -6.2% | 7.77% | -4.56% | 6.02% | -11.33% | 6.81% |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 9.37B | 10.16B | 10.22B | 9.52B | 9.62B | 7.86B | 7.14B | 7.56B | 6.82B | 5.83B | 5.29B | 5.09B | 5.24B | 5.1B | 5B | 4.94B | 4.84B | 4.54B | 5.69B | 6.07B | 5.83B | 5.32B | 3.44B | 2.65B | 2.71B | 3B | 4.4B | 3.98B | 4.13B | 3.85B | 4.64B |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 80.23% | 80.85% | 80.79% | 80.1% | 81.36% | 84.85% | 84.64% | 81.11% | 79.94% | 77.88% | 77.4% | 79% | 79.4% | 79.97% | 81.56% | 94.31% | 92.99% | 91.76% | 92.46% | 92.47% | 92.6% | 66.72% | 55.27% | 56.68% | 59.85% | 82.41% | 80.46% | 79.66% | 78.64% | 84.09% |
| Gross Profit | 3.29B | 2.5B | 2.42B | 2.26B | 2.39B | 1.8B | 1.28B | 1.37B | 1.59B | 1.46B | 1.5B | 1.49B | 1.39B | 1.32B | 1.25B | 1.12B | 292.46M | 342.57M | 511M | 494.81M | 474.6M | 424.9M | 1.71B | 2.15B | 2.07B | 2.01B | 938.86M | 967.5M | 1.06B | 1.05B | 877.91M |
| Gross Margin % | 25.98% | 19.77% | 19.15% | 19.21% | 19.9% | 18.64% | 15.15% | 15.36% | 18.89% | 20.06% | 22.12% | 22.6% | 21% | 20.6% | 20.03% | 18.44% | 5.69% | 7.01% | 8.24% | 7.54% | 7.53% | 7.4% | 33.28% | 44.73% | 43.32% | 40.15% | 17.59% | 19.54% | 20.34% | 21.36% | 15.91% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 3.47% | 6.89% | -5.27% | 32.66% | 41.24% | -6.94% | -13.78% | 8.6% | -2.51% | 1.08% | 6.53% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 12.37% | 281.41% | -14.63% | -32.96% | 3.27% | 4.26% | 11.7% | -75.21% | -20.21% | 3.82% | 2.92% | 114.11% | -2.96% | -8.34% | 1% | 19.04% | -21.48% |
| Operating Expenses | 1.46B | 1.42B | 1.43B | 1.39B | 1.42B | 1.19B | 1.02B | 1.03B | 973.37M | 983.73M | 956.16M | 961.58M | 942.98M | 928.6M | 902.21M | 769.24M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.34B | 4.32B | 4.18B | 4.33B | 4.63B | 4.58B | 4.74B | 4.45B | 5.35B |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 11.2% | 11.28% | 11.76% | 11.78% | 12.28% | 12.08% | 11.53% | 11.57% | 13.48% | 14.09% | 14.63% | 14.2% | 14.47% | 14.42% | 12.71% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.05% | 89.98% | 87.62% | 86.43% | 86.67% | 92.44% | 91.34% | 90.93% | 97.02% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 1.47B | 1.47B | 1.43B | 1.39B | 1.42B | 1.05B | 921.57M | 907.45M | 849.41M | 868.22M | 956.16M | 961.58M | 942.98M | 928.6M | 902.21M | 769.24M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.34B | 1.24B | 1.27B | 1.21B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 11.61% | 11.28% | 11.76% | 11.78% | 10.91% | 10.94% | 10.17% | 10.1% | 11.9% | 14.09% | 14.63% | 14.2% | 14.47% | 14.42% | 12.71% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.05% | 25.88% | 26.56% | 24.21% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Research & Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | -1000K | -52M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132.07M | 95.42M | 121.98M | 123.96M | 115.51M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -651.28M | -625.52M | -1.42B | 1.34B | 1.24B | 1.22B | 0 | 3.08B | 2.92B | 3.11B | 4.63B | 4.58B | 4.74B | 4.45B | 5.35B |
| Operating Income | 940M | 1.09B | 995M | 878M | 975M | 614.95M | 258.5M | 341.15M | 616.25M | 480.04M | 545.26M | 523.87M | 451.37M | 393.47M | 351.31M | 346.23M | 292.46M | 342.57M | 511M | 494.81M | 474.6M | 424.9M | 372.43M | -2.17B | -2.12B | -2.32B | -3.69B | -3.61B | -3.68B | -3.41B | -4.48B |
| Operating Margin % | 7.42% | 8.57% | 7.87% | 7.45% | 8.12% | 6.36% | 3.07% | 3.82% | 7.32% | 6.58% | 8.03% | 7.97% | 6.8% | 6.13% | 5.61% | 5.72% | 5.69% | 7.01% | 8.24% | 7.54% | 7.53% | 7.4% | 7.23% | -45.25% | -44.3% | -46.27% | -69.08% | -72.9% | -71% | -69.58% | -81.11% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 9.15% | 13.33% | -9.95% | 58.55% | 137.9% | -24.23% | -44.64% | 28.38% | -11.96% | 4.08% | 16.06% | 14.71% | 12% | 1.47% | 18.39% | -14.63% | -32.96% | 3.27% | 4.26% | 11.7% | 14.09% | 117.14% | -2.69% | 8.65% | 37.17% | -2.12% | 2.01% | -8.19% | 23.94% | -24.52% |
| EBITDA | 2.65B | 3.33B | 2.74B | 2.9B | 2.92B | 2.41B | 2.39B | 2.31B | 2.09B | 1.74B | 1.74B | 1.65B | 1.49B | 1.36B | 1.3B | 1.23B | 1.12B | 1.16B | 1.35B | 1.31B | 1.22B | 1.17B | 1.08B | -1.55B | -1.56B | -1.77B | -3.11B | -3.04B | -3.08B | -2.81B | -3.76B |
| EBITDA Margin % | 20.9% | 26.26% | 21.7% | 24.58% | 24.34% | 24.93% | 28.34% | 25.92% | 24.89% | 23.86% | 25.61% | 25.15% | 22.47% | 21.16% | 20.76% | 20.27% | 21.89% | 23.77% | 21.83% | 19.98% | 19.33% | 20.32% | 20.94% | -32.24% | -32.73% | -35.37% | -58.2% | -61.46% | -59.36% | -57.48% | -68.19% |
| EBITDA Growth % | -8.57% | 21.3% | -5.32% | -0.96% | 21.36% | 0.98% | 3.11% | 10.51% | 20.25% | 0.17% | 5.17% | 10.81% | 9.79% | 4.59% | 5.91% | 9.09% | -3.23% | -14.23% | 3.25% | 7.62% | 4.51% | 8.15% | 169.65% | 0.97% | 11.71% | 42.99% | -2.07% | 1.18% | -9.49% | 25.26% | -28.4% |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 1.71B | 2.24B | 1.75B | 2.02B | 1.95B | 1.79B | 2.13B | 1.97B | 1.48B | 1.26B | 1.19B | 1.13B | 1.04B | 965.14M | 947.68M | 880.26M | 831.84M | 819.22M | 843.46M | 816.96M | 744.29M | 741.41M | 706.03M | 624.58M | 552.49M | 545.49M | 580.36M | 566.76M | 604.28M | 592.28M | 713.34M |
| EBIT | 855M | 1.09B | 1.05B | 914M | 1.44B | 906.53M | 130.98M | 199.11M | 569.96M | 454.89M | 554.22M | 619.65M | 480.62M | 506.09M | 443.67M | 412.55M | 316.3M | 288.11M | 507.18M | 565.54M | 533.53M | 477.56M | 431.24M | -2.17B | -2.12B | 252.52M | 325.58M | -1.49B | -3.19B | 383.5M | 178.6M |
| Net Interest Income | -304M | -404M | -386M | -296M | -228M | -213.89M | -261.34M | -241.38M | -180.49M | -129.83M | -147.84M | -150.43M | -139.35M | -137.2M | -140.56M | -133.16M | -129.99M | -144.34M | -157.26M | -160.07M | -140.56M | -120.47M | -100.11M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.52M | 0 | 0 | 2.73M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 401M | 404M | 386M | 296M | 228M | 213.89M | 261.34M | 241.38M | 180.49M | 140.35M | 147.84M | 150.43M | 142.07M | 137.2M | 140.56M | 133.16M | 129.99M | 144.34M | 157.26M | 160.07M | 140.56M | 120.47M | 100.11M | 96.17M | 91.72M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Income/Expense | -271M | -401M | -334M | -260M | 241M | 77.69M | -388.86M | -383.42M | -226.78M | -165.49M | -138.88M | -54.65M | -112.82M | -24.58M | -48.19M | -66.85M | -106.15M | -198.8M | -161.08M | -89.34M | -81.63M | -67.81M | -41.31M | 2.39B | 2.29B | -221.81M | -184.26M | 1.61B | 3.4B | -174M | -184.6M |
| Pretax Income | 669M | 685M | 661M | 618M | 1.22B | 692.64M | -130.36M | -42.27M | 389.47M | 314.55M | 406.38M | 469.21M | 338.55M | 368.89M | 303.12M | 279.39M | 186.31M | 143.77M | 349.92M | 405.46M | 392.97M | 357.09M | 331.12M | 212.47M | 175.88M | 30.71M | 141.32M | 117.49M | 256.96M | 263.95M | -17.62M |
| Pretax Margin % | 5.28% | 5.41% | 5.23% | 5.24% | 10.12% | 7.17% | -1.55% | -0.47% | 4.63% | 4.31% | 5.99% | 7.14% | 5.1% | 5.75% | 4.84% | 4.62% | 3.63% | 2.94% | 5.64% | 6.18% | 6.23% | 6.22% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 3.68% | 0.61% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 4.95% | 5.39% | -0.32% |
| Income Tax | 172M | 184M | 172M | 212M | 353M | 171.04M | -18.36M | -19M | 102.55M | -477.74M | 141.74M | 163.23M | 118.09M | 125.7M | 102.22M | 108.02M | 61.7M | 53.65M | 150.04M | 151.6M | 144.01M | 129.46M | 115.51M | 76.92M | 63.32M | 12.03M | 52.29M | 44.58M | 97.89M | 103.71M | 13.66M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 25.71% | 26.86% | 26.02% | 34.3% | 29.03% | 24.69% | 14.09% | 44.95% | 26.33% | -151.88% | 34.88% | 34.79% | 34.88% | 34.07% | 33.72% | 38.66% | 33.12% | 37.32% | 42.88% | 37.39% | 36.65% | 36.25% | 34.89% | 36.2% | 36% | 39.17% | 37% | 37.94% | 38.09% | 39.29% | -77.54% |
| Net Income | 495M | 499M | 489M | 406M | 867M | 519M | -122.77M | -23.27M | 273.3M | 790.6M | 262.5M | 304.8M | 218.6M | 237.8M | 210M | 169.8M | 118.2M | 61.9M | 199.9M | 253.86M | 248.96M | 226.93M | 215.61M | 131.44M | 93.67M | 18.68M | 89.03M | 419.68M | 159.07M | 175.69M | -41.32M |
| Net Margin % | 3.91% | 3.94% | 3.87% | 3.45% | 7.22% | 5.37% | -1.46% | -0.26% | 3.25% | 10.83% | 3.87% | 4.64% | 3.29% | 3.7% | 3.36% | 2.81% | 2.3% | 1.27% | 3.22% | 3.87% | 3.95% | 3.95% | 4.19% | 2.74% | 1.96% | 0.37% | 1.67% | 8.47% | 3.07% | 3.59% | -0.75% |
| Net Income Growth % | -1.39% | 2.04% | 20.44% | -53.17% | 67.05% | 522.75% | -427.53% | -108.52% | -65.43% | 201.18% | -13.88% | 39.43% | -8.07% | 13.24% | 23.67% | 43.65% | 90.95% | -69.03% | -21.26% | 1.97% | 9.71% | 5.25% | 64.04% | 40.32% | 401.48% | -79.02% | -78.79% | 163.83% | -9.46% | 525.2% | -127.98% |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 497M | 501M | 489M | 406M | 863M | 521.6M | -112M | -23.27M | 286.92M | 792.29M | 264.64M | 305.99M | 220.46M | 243.2M | 200.9M | 171.37M | 124.61M | 90.12M | 199.88M | 253.86M | 248.96M | 227.63M | 215.61M | 135.56M | 112.56M | 18.68M | 89.03M | 72.92M | 127.81M | 127.9M | -19.4M |
| Discontinued Operations | -2M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4M | -2.56M | -10.25M | -1.14M | -2.31M | -457K | -2.16M | -1.22M | -1.88M | -5.4M | 9.08M | -1.59M | -6.44M | -28.17M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.74M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 12.50 | 11.99 | 11.06 | 8.69 | 16.94 | 9.65 | -2.34 | -0.45 | 5.19 | 13.53 | 4.91 | 5.71 | 4.11 | 4.46 | 4.09 | 3.28 | 2.25 | 1.11 | 3.52 | 4.22 | 4.04 | 3.52 | 3.28 | 2.06 | 1.50 | 0.31 | 1.48 | 6.11 | 2.16 | 2.28 | -0.51 |
| EPS Growth % | 5.07% | 8.41% | 27.27% | -48.7% | 75.54% | 512.39% | -420% | -108.67% | -61.64% | 175.56% | -14.01% | 38.93% | -7.85% | 9.05% | 24.7% | 45.78% | 102.7% | -68.47% | -16.59% | 4.46% | 14.77% | 7.32% | 59.22% | 37.33% | 383.87% | -79.05% | -75.78% | 182.87% | -5.26% | 547.06% | -127.42% |
| EPS (Basic) | - | 12.20 | 11.29 | 9.20 | 17.40 | 9.94 | -2.34 | -0.45 | 5.22 | 13.63 | 4.95 | 5.75 | 4.14 | 4.46 | 4.09 | 3.32 | 2.31 | 1.16 | 3.59 | 4.25 | 4.09 | 3.56 | 3.35 | 2.09 | 1.52 | 0.31 | 1.48 | 6.12 | 2.18 | 2.28 | -0.51 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 39.6M | 41.8M | 44.23M | 46.49M | 50.89M | 53.51M | 52.36M | 52.35M | 52.7M | 52.99M | 53.36M | 53.26M | 53.04M | 53.34M | 51.37M | 51.14M | 51.9M | 55.34M | 56.8M | 59.73M | 61.58M | 64.56M | 65.67M | 63.8M | 62.44M | 60.25M | 59.75M | 68.69M | 73.64M | 59.52M | 80.98M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 39.6M | 41.8M | 43.08M | 43.9M | 49.55M | 52.34M | 52.36M | 52.35M | 52.39M | 52.61M | 53.02M | 52.81M | 52.54M | 52.07M | 50.74M | 51.14M | 51.17M | 55.34M | 56.55M | 59.32M | 60.87M | 63.76M | 64.28M | 62.89M | 61.62M | 60.25M | 59.24M | 68.57M | 72.97M | 59.52M | 80.98M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | 29.06% | 27.61% | 31.53% | 14.19% | 23.51% | - | - | 40.93% | 12.12% | 34.68% | 27.3% | 34.25% | 28.48% | 29.17% | 33.87% | 46.09% | 86.16% | 26.13% | 19.76% | 17.66% | 18.04% | 17.96% | 28.9% | 39.65% | 194.07% | 40.18% | 9.74% | 27.56% | 26.1% | - |
Cyclical freight demand sensitivity
As reported in recent financial filings, Ryder's revenue growth has decelerated significantly, culminating in a 0.2% year-over-year decline in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company is struggling to maintain organic momentum within a cooling freight environment and increasingly competitive logistics landscape across its core North American markets.
The transition from mid-single-digit growth in 2024 to negative territory in the most recent quarter indicates that the company's volume-driven segments are facing substantial pressure. Investors should monitor whether the shift toward asset-light Supply Chain Solutions can offset the cyclical volatility inherent in the Fleet Management Solutions segment.
Based on the provided income statement data, Ryder's net margin has remained compressed, hovering near 3.0% in 2026Q1, which reflects the ongoing difficulty in maintaining pricing power while navigating rising maintenance costs and the normalization of gains from used-vehicle sales across the broader industrial leasing sector.
The fluctuation in gross margins, which saw a notable spike to 43.6% in 2026Q1 followed by historical averages near 20%, warrants further investigation into potential accounting reclassifications or non-recurring items. This volatility suggests that the underlying profitability of the core leasing business remains sensitive to external cost inputs and asset disposal outcomes.
According to the latest quarterly figures, Ryder's operating income has failed to scale consistently with gross profit, as evidenced by an operating margin that contracted to 3.0% in 2026Q1, suggesting that fixed overhead costs are currently outpacing the company's ability to drive incremental efficiency in its service-oriented segments.
The inability to expand operating margins during periods of revenue stability implies that the company's cost structure remains heavily burdened by its capital-intensive maintenance network. Analysts should evaluate whether the current SG&A levels are necessary for long-term growth or if they represent an inability to rationalize expenses during a downturn.
Based on the reported income statement, the emergence of $18 million in stock-based compensation during 2026Q1, after several quarters of zero reported expense, suggests a potential shift in compensation structure that may dilute future earnings and warrants closer scrutiny regarding the company's long-term incentive alignment and expense recognition.
The sudden appearance of this line item complicates the comparison of net income quality against prior periods where no such costs were recorded. Investors should monitor whether this represents a permanent increase in operating expenses or a one-time adjustment that could impact future EPS growth trajectories.
As indicated by the company's historical performance, the reliance on debt-funded fleet expansion leaves Ryder vulnerable to credit market tightening, and the current 2.84% debt-to-equity ratio appears inconsistent with industry norms, suggesting that the company's true leverage profile may be significantly higher than initially reported.
Short-term freight demand sensitivity remains the primary risk, as any further softening in utilization rates could lead to rapid margin erosion given the fixed nature of depreciation and labor costs. The market's potential mispricing of Ryder as a pure-play logistics firm ignores the significant capital risk inherent in its asset-heavy leasing model.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying R stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Ryder System, Inc. (R) reported total revenue of $12.66B. This represents a 129.5% increase compared to $5.52B in 1996.
Ryder System, Inc. (R) is profitable, generating $499.0M in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 3.9%.
Ryder System, Inc. (R) reported an operating income of $1.09B, resulting in an operating profit margin of 8.6%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Ryder System, Inc. (R) generated $2.50B in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 19.8%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.