Landstar System Inc. Profit Declines In Q1, Misses Estimates

Landstar System Inc. (LSTR) announced earnings for first quarter that decreased from last year and missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $29.81 million, or $0.85 per share. This compares with $47.10 million, or $1.32 per share, last year.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.94 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 1.6% to $1.152 billion from $1.171 billion last year.

Landstar System Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $29.81 Mln. vs. $47.10 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.85 vs. $1.32 last year.
-Revenue: $1.152 Bln vs. $1.171 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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