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LSTR reported Q3 2026 results. The stock moved -17.8% on the print.
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Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) Q3 FY2026 earnings

October 28, 2026 · SharpeIQ Research Desk

Reported results

  • Total revenue was $1,511,787 thousand in the 2026 third quarter, an increase of 25.4% compared to $1,205,406 thousand in the 2025 third quarter.
  • GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share was $1.42 in the 2026 third quarter, up 153.6% from $0.56 in the 2025 third quarter.
  • GAAP operating income was $65,540 thousand for the 2026 third quarter, an increase of 149.0% compared to $26,326 thousand in the 2025 third quarter.
  • Gross profit was $126,547 thousand in the 2026 third quarter, up 13.9% compared to $111,060 thousand in the 2025 third quarter.
  • Non-GAAP variable contribution was $212,066 thousand in the 2026 third quarter, an increase of 24.6% compared to $170,241 thousand in the 2025 third quarter.
  • Non-GAAP variable contribution margin was 14.0% for the 2026 third quarter, compared to 14.1% in the 2025 third quarter.

Notes

Operating income and EPS in the 2025 third quarter were negatively impacted by $30.1 million and $0.66, respectively, due to non-cash impairment charges. EPS in the 2026 third quarter reflected elevated insurance and claim costs of $55.3 million.

Price and volatility reaction

The stock moved -17.8% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved -3.6 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).

MeasureValueBasis
Close before release168.782026-10-27
Close after release138.82026-10-28
Realised move-17.8%close to close
30d ATM IV change-3.6 vol ptsconstant-maturity series, not the front expiry
Price and volatility reaction. Closes either side of the release. No front-expiry chain on file for a straddle expected move. SharpeIQ — listed option chain and price_history

Source

The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-27 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.

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