Kansas City Southern (KSU) Misses Q4 EPS by 5c
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Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) reported Q4 EPS of $1.12, $0.05 worse than the analyst estimate of $1.17. Revenue for the quarter came in at $599 million versus the consensus estimate of $603.61 million.
- Carload volumes of 555 thousand, unchanged from prior year
- Operating income of $211 million, a decrease of 4% from fourth quarter 2015
- Operating ratio of 64.8%, compared with 63.4% in fourth quarter 2015
"KCS’ ability to react swiftly and efficiently was proven throughout 2016, as our network faced challenging operational interruptions throughout the year. In addition, volatility in key commodities such as energy, consumer, and intermodal markets created uncertainty during 2016. Despite these conditions, KCS’ achieved a full-year operating ratio of 64.9%, a 1.5 point improvement versus 2015 adjusted,” stated Kansas City Southern’s President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick J. Ottensmeyer.
“Looking ahead to 2017, the Company is aware of both economic and political uncertainty. However, we continue to emphasize our commitment to growth and we are well positioned to take full advantage of the significant new business opportunities that lie ahead of us.”
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