LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC(LSTR)Stock Analysis
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LSTR Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC (LSTR), a Industrials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores LSTR at 49.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,526 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. LSTR scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (81.8), revenue scale (77.3). Areas of concern include institutional flow (12.1) and earnings quality (13.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC reports quarterly revenue of $1.2B, net income of $39.4M, an operating margin of 4.5%. Top institutional holders of LSTR by reported 13-F value include KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, BlackRock,, AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. LSTR trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 853816. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate LSTR daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC directly from SEC EDGAR. LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 41 and 73 since 2021, currently 49.0 — a stable long-term trajectory across 30 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$1.2B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$39.4M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$72.4M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
4.5%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
0.00
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
-1.6% YoYNet Income
-41.3% YoYOperating Income
-39.1% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-39.9% YoYTotal Assets
-9.8% YoYTotal Debt
Op. Cash Flow
-21.5% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.74B -1.6% | $4.82B -9.1% | $5.30B -28.7% | $7.44B +13.8% | $6.54B +41.7% | $4.62B |
| Net Income | $115.0M -41.3% | $195.9M -25.9% | $264.4M -38.6% | $430.9M +12.9% | $381.5M +49.5% | $255.3M |
| Operating Income | $151.6M -39.1% | $248.9M -27.7% | $344.1M -39.7% | $571.1M +12.9% | $505.7M +52.4% | $331.7M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.31 -39.9% | $5.51 -25.1% | $7.36 -37.4% | $11.76 +17.8% | $9.98 +61.5% | $6.18 |
| Total Assets | $1.64B -9.8% | $1.81B +0.6% | $1.80B -6.7% | $1.93B -5.6% | $2.05B +48.2% | $1.38B |
| Total Debt | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 -100.0% | $67.2M -10.7% | $75.2M | $0.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow | $224.9M -21.5% | $286.6M -27.2% | $393.6M -36.8% | $622.7M +125.0% | $276.7M -7.1% | $297.9M |
AI Insight: LSTR Financial Trends
Landstar's profitability deteriorated sharply with operating income falling 64% from Q2 2024 to Q1 2026 despite stable revenues.
• Revenue remained relatively stable, declining just 4% from $1,225M in Q2 2024 to $1,171M in Q1 2026.
• Operating income collapsed 64% from $68M in Q2 2024 to $26M in Q3 2025 before recovering to $53M in Q1 2026.
• Net income fell 79% from peak of $53M in Q2 2024 to $19M in Q3 2025.
• Company maintains zero debt position throughout the period with strong balance sheet.
⚠ Equity declined 20% from $1,001M to $799M over the period despite positive earnings.
⚠ Operating cash flow volatility with Q2 2025 dropping to just $7M from $56M prior quarter.
AI Insight: LSTR Ratio Trends
Landstar's profitability swung dramatically through 2025, with operating margin ranging from 2.2% to 4.7% before recovering to 4.5% in Q1 2026.
• Operating margin hit a low of 2.2% in Q3 2025 before rebounding to 4.5% in Q1 2026.
• ROIC fluctuated between 11.8% and 26.7% across recent quarters, showing high earnings volatility.
• Company maintains zero debt-to-equity ratio throughout all periods, indicating strong balance sheet stability.
⚠ Extreme margin volatility with Q3 2025 operating margin of 2.2% representing the weakest performance in dataset.
⚠ Q1 2026 margins recovered sharply but remain below 2024 levels when operating margin averaged 5.2%.
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Top Institutional Holders of LSTR
KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
$550.2M3,432,243 shBlackRock, Inc.
$518.3M3,233,185 shAQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$293.8M1,835,604 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$281.0M1,752,711 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$245.6M1,531,900 shBoston Partners
$227.8M1,420,213 shSTATE STREET CORP
$180.1M1,123,666 shFIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$179.3M1,118,554 shVICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
$172.2M1,074,358 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$149.9M934,926 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | $550.2M | 3,432,243 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $518.3M | 3,233,185 |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $293.8M | 1,835,604 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $281.0M | 1,752,711 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $245.6M | 1,531,900 |
| Boston Partners | $227.8M | 1,420,213 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $180.1M | 1,123,666 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | $179.3M | 1,118,554 |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | $172.2M | 1,074,358 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $149.9M | 934,926 |
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