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Landstar System's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.16.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.86.
During the past 12 months, Landstar System's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -13.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -31.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -11.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Landstar System's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 38.60% per year. The lowest was -31.80% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.
Landstar System (NAS:LSTR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Landstar System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Landstar System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Landstar System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Landstar System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LSTR vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Landstar System PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System's PE Ratio falls into.
Landstar System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Landstar System's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.86
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.86 mean?
Landstar System (LSTR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.86 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #686 out of 792 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Landstar System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Landstar System's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.86. The Transportation industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. Landstar System's value of $3.86 is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #686 out of 792 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #686 out of 792 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Landstar System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. Landstar System's value of $3.86 is 4.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Transportation company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 792 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Landstar System's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.86 is 4.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.78, compared to a current price of $177.79 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.86 and 4.3% above the Transportation industry median of 3.70. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Landstar System (LSTR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $177.79 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.78.
GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSTR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $3.86
GF Value™: $162.78 vs. price of $177.79 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% above the Transportation median (#686 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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