earnings
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.70
Q1 revenue $1.68B (-9.2%), EPS $0.77 (+5.5%); $0.19 dividend; Peterbilt dealership acquisition
RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\
2026-Q1 EPS
reported $0.77
vs consensus $0.71
▲ beat
(+7.9%)
- Revenue $1.68B (-9.2% YoY); net income $61.5M ($0.77 diluted EPS) vs $60.3M ($0.73) in Q1 2025.
- Aftermarket parts/service revenue $627.2M (+1.3%); absorption ratio 126.9% (vs 128.6%).
- New Class 8 truck sales 2,964 units (-6.0%); market share 7.2%. Medium-duty sales 2,035 (-36.5%); used sales 1,865 (+5.4%).
- Declared $0.19/share cash dividend, payable June 10, 2026 to record holders May 12, 2026.
- Agreed to acquire Peterbilt dealerships in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, LA and others; closing in next few months.