Canada's Mullen Group Q3 revenue beats on US 3PL unit strength
Overview
Canada logistics provider's Q3 revenue rose 16%, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 beat analyst expectations
Growth driven by internal demand, higher fuel surcharges, and acquisitions
Outlook
Mullen Group expects increased logistics demand from large-scale capital projects if they proceed
Company plans to continue investing in acquisition opportunities, including recent Willson International deal
Result Drivers
SEGMENT GROWTH - All business segments reported higher revenue, with notable internal growth in US 3PL, Specialized & Industrial Services, and Logistics & Warehousing
FUEL SURCHARGES - Higher diesel fuel prices led to increased fuel surcharge revenue, especially in LTL and L&W segments
DEMAND FOR ENERGY AND MINING SERVICES - Specialized & Industrial Services segment benefited from higher demand for pipeline hauling, water management, and drilling-related services, partially offset by lower demand for civil construction and production services
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Beat | C$653.20 mln | C$612.03 mln (7 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Beat | C$0.52 | C$0.42 (7 Analysts) |
Q3 EPS | C$0.52 | ||
Q3 Adjusted Net Income | Beat | C$50.30 mln | C$40.43 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q3 Net Income | C$51.50 mln |
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