NEW YORK - Ryder System Inc. on Wednesday raised its earnings forecast for the full year, expecting cost cuts and efficiency improvements to counter weak market conditions.
| R | 30.39 |
The trucking and supply chain management company now expects to earn between $4.55 per share and $4.75 per share for the year, compared with a previous forecast of $4.50 per share and $4.65 per share.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financial, on average, expect a profit of $4.59 per share.
Ryder also said it predicts second-quarter earnings between $1.10 and $1.20 per share. Analysts project $1.17 per share.
"We expect current difficult industry and market conditions to continue for the near term," Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Greg Swienton said. "However, we have developed a more efficient and proactive business model that has delivered results in a variety of challenging conditions."

Taken from the Arabic name, means Palace of the Faith Light; is the largest resi...
The new chief executive of Royal Dutch Shell Plc faces the tallest order in Euro...
SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc., the designer, producer and marketer of unique lines of reusable cleaning products for car care, child care, h...


Come and experience the trading platform that everyone talks about. Simple, fast and exciting.
Can predict currency pairs movements? Binary option trading is what you need. Click here.
Take profit from the markets roller coaster. No downloads, no commissions, no spreads.