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Radiant Logistics Navigates Freight Cycle Challenges, Beats Expectations
11 Nov
Summary
- Radiant Logistics reports Q1 earnings, beats analyst estimates
- Incurs $1.3 million charge due to bankruptcy of auto parts manufacturer
- Sees growth opportunity from expanded customer adoption of proprietary platform Navegate
In the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2025, Renton, Washington-based 3PL Radiant Logistics beat analysts' expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 9 cents, a penny ahead of the consensus estimate, though 7 cents lower year over year. This was due to a $1.3 million charge, or 2 cents per share, incurred in bad debt expense tied to the bankruptcy of auto parts manufacturer First Brands.
Radiant's consolidated revenue of $227 million was up 11% year-over-year and $20 million ahead of the consensus estimate. However, the company's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $6.8 million was 28% lower year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.4%, down 500 basis points.
Looking ahead, Radiant sees a longer-term revenue opportunity from expanded customer adoption of its proprietary global trade management platform, Navegate, which it acquired in 2021. The company believes Navegate's ability to aggregate and organize supply-chain data, providing customers with improved routing and capacity purchasing tools while reducing costs, represents a clear competitive advantage and a meaningful catalyst for organic growth.
