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M P J Logistics Public Company Limited (MPJ.BK)

Q3 2026
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MPJ Expands Yards and New Services as Profit and Volume Surge

  • Record Q2 profit and raised full-year outlook MPJ reported record Q2 2026 net profit of 51.1 million baht, up 69.2% from a year earlier, with revenue up 20.4%. First-half profit rose 25.1%. Management expects second-half growth to continue, supported by expanding yards and new services, and keeps its 2026 revenue target of 1.264 billion baht, up 18%.

    Record earnings and a confident outlook are the core fundamental driver of the stock.

  • New heavy container storage service to lift H2 revenue MPJ launched a heavy container storage service, using existing yard space and new specialised equipment. It targets new customer groups and expects the service to drive second-half results and help meet the 2026 revenue target of 1.264 billion baht, up 18%.

    A new service line adds revenue without major new land, directly supporting growth targets.

  • Q3 container throughput expected to jump 30% MPJ expects container throughput in Q3 2026 to rise about 30% from a year earlier, driven by demand at its Laem Chabang 1, Laem Chabang 2 and OM Lat Krabang yards. It meets shipping lines weekly to plan capacity and maintains its 18% revenue growth target for 2026.

    Strong volume growth signals accelerating business activity and supports future earnings.

  • 1.14 billion baht capex to expand yards MPJ set a capital expenditure budget of over 1.14 billion baht for the next two to three years, including adding 28 rai to its Laem Chabang container yard, expected to open in Q2 2027. This expansion aims to capture rising container volumes from shipping lines.

    The investment plan shows management's confidence in future demand and capacity growth.

September 2026
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MPJ Expands Yards and New Services as Profit and Volume Surge

  • Record Q2 profit and raised full-year outlook MPJ reported record Q2 2026 net profit of 51.1 million baht, up 69.2% from a year earlier, with revenue up 20.4%. First-half profit rose 25.1%. Management expects second-half growth to continue, supported by expanding yards and new services, and keeps its 2026 revenue target of 1.264 billion baht, up 18%.

    Record earnings and a confident outlook are the core fundamental driver of the stock.

  • New heavy container storage service to lift H2 revenue MPJ launched a heavy container storage service, using existing yard space and new specialised equipment. It targets new customer groups and expects the service to drive second-half results and help meet the 2026 revenue target of 1.264 billion baht, up 18%.

    A new service line adds revenue without major new land, directly supporting growth targets.

  • Q3 container throughput expected to jump 30% MPJ expects container throughput in Q3 2026 to rise about 30% from a year earlier, driven by demand at its Laem Chabang 1, Laem Chabang 2 and OM Lat Krabang yards. It meets shipping lines weekly to plan capacity and maintains its 18% revenue growth target for 2026.

    Strong volume growth signals accelerating business activity and supports future earnings.

  • 1.14 billion baht capex to expand yards MPJ set a capital expenditure budget of over 1.14 billion baht for the next two to three years, including adding 28 rai to its Laem Chabang container yard, expected to open in Q2 2027. This expansion aims to capture rising container volumes from shipping lines.

    The investment plan shows management's confidence in future demand and capacity growth.

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MPJ Expands Yards and New Services as Profit and Volume Surge

  • Record Q2 profit and raised full-year outlook MPJ reported record Q2 2026 net profit of 51.1 million baht, up 69.2% from a year earlier, with revenue up 20.4%. First-half profit rose 25.1%. Management expects second-half growth to continue, supported by expanding yards and new services, and keeps its 2026 revenue target of 1.264 billion baht, up 18%.

    Record earnings and a confident outlook are the core fundamental driver of the stock.

  • New heavy container storage service to lift H2 revenue MPJ launched a heavy container storage service, using existing yard space and new specialised equipment. It targets new customer groups and expects the service to drive second-half results and help meet the 2026 revenue target of 1.264 billion baht, up 18%.

    A new service line adds revenue without major new land, directly supporting growth targets.

  • Q3 container throughput expected to jump 30% MPJ expects container throughput in Q3 2026 to rise about 30% from a year earlier, driven by demand at its Laem Chabang 1, Laem Chabang 2 and OM Lat Krabang yards. It meets shipping lines weekly to plan capacity and maintains its 18% revenue growth target for 2026.

    Strong volume growth signals accelerating business activity and supports future earnings.

  • 1.14 billion baht capex to expand yards MPJ set a capital expenditure budget of over 1.14 billion baht for the next two to three years, including adding 28 rai to its Laem Chabang container yard, expected to open in Q2 2027. This expansion aims to capture rising container volumes from shipping lines.

    The investment plan shows management's confidence in future demand and capacity growth.

Knight Transportation Inc (KNX)

Q3 2026
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Knight-Swift rides freight upcycle as pricing accelerates

  • Freight market tightens, pricing accelerates Knight-Swift said the truckload market has rapidly tightened, with spot rates well ahead of normal and bid outcomes bringing double-digit percentage price gains. Management guided Q3 adjusted EPS to $0.71–$0.77, up from $0.63 in Q2, as negotiated rate increases take effect in July and August. Higher prices lift revenue and profit, pushing the stock up.

    This is the core force behind KNX's move: a tightening freight cycle driving faster pricing and higher earnings guidance.

  • Q2 earnings beat, profit jumps 80% Knight-Swift reported Q2 adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share, beating the 51-cent consensus, with revenue up 12.6% to $2.10 billion. Adjusted earnings jumped 80% from a year earlier as the tightening truck market pushed prices higher and the intermodal business neared breakeven. A strong beat supports the stock.

    The earnings beat confirms the upcycle is showing up in actual results, a key support for the share price.

  • Analysts see KNX undervalued, dividend declared Ahead of Q2, Knight-Swift was called 11.7% undervalued versus a fair value of $83.35, with the LTL segment expected to drive growth. The company also declared a $0.20 quarterly dividend, returning cash to shareholders. Both support the stock by signaling value and steady capital returns.

    These are fresh, positive signals on valuation and shareholder returns that help explain continued investor interest.

  • Profitability and capital efficiency concerns linger Despite the earnings beat, shares fell 4.9% as investors worried about long-term profitability: a five-year average return on invested capital of just 4.8% and earnings per share declining 17.5% annually. Driver availability, weaker brokerage margins, and fuel-cost uncertainty also weigh. These concerns cap gains even as the freight cycle improves.

    This is the main counterweight: it explains why the stock can fall even on good news and why the upcycle isn't a straight line up.

July 2026
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Knight-Swift rides freight upcycle as pricing accelerates

  • Freight market tightens, pricing accelerates Knight-Swift said the truckload market has rapidly tightened, with spot rates well ahead of normal and bid outcomes bringing double-digit percentage price gains. Management guided Q3 adjusted EPS to $0.71–$0.77, up from $0.63 in Q2, as negotiated rate increases take effect in July and August. Higher prices lift revenue and profit, pushing the stock up.

    This is the core force behind KNX's move: a tightening freight cycle driving faster pricing and higher earnings guidance.

  • Q2 earnings beat, profit jumps 80% Knight-Swift reported Q2 adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share, beating the 51-cent consensus, with revenue up 12.6% to $2.10 billion. Adjusted earnings jumped 80% from a year earlier as the tightening truck market pushed prices higher and the intermodal business neared breakeven. A strong beat supports the stock.

    The earnings beat confirms the upcycle is showing up in actual results, a key support for the share price.

  • Analysts see KNX undervalued, dividend declared Ahead of Q2, Knight-Swift was called 11.7% undervalued versus a fair value of $83.35, with the LTL segment expected to drive growth. The company also declared a $0.20 quarterly dividend, returning cash to shareholders. Both support the stock by signaling value and steady capital returns.

    These are fresh, positive signals on valuation and shareholder returns that help explain continued investor interest.

  • Profitability and capital efficiency concerns linger Despite the earnings beat, shares fell 4.9% as investors worried about long-term profitability: a five-year average return on invested capital of just 4.8% and earnings per share declining 17.5% annually. Driver availability, weaker brokerage margins, and fuel-cost uncertainty also weigh. These concerns cap gains even as the freight cycle improves.

    This is the main counterweight: it explains why the stock can fall even on good news and why the upcycle isn't a straight line up.

Latest
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Knight-Swift rides freight upcycle as pricing accelerates

  • Freight market tightens, pricing accelerates Knight-Swift said the truckload market has rapidly tightened, with spot rates well ahead of normal and bid outcomes bringing double-digit percentage price gains. Management guided Q3 adjusted EPS to $0.71–$0.77, up from $0.63 in Q2, as negotiated rate increases take effect in July and August. Higher prices lift revenue and profit, pushing the stock up.

    This is the core force behind KNX's move: a tightening freight cycle driving faster pricing and higher earnings guidance.

  • Q2 earnings beat, profit jumps 80% Knight-Swift reported Q2 adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share, beating the 51-cent consensus, with revenue up 12.6% to $2.10 billion. Adjusted earnings jumped 80% from a year earlier as the tightening truck market pushed prices higher and the intermodal business neared breakeven. A strong beat supports the stock.

    The earnings beat confirms the upcycle is showing up in actual results, a key support for the share price.

  • Analysts see KNX undervalued, dividend declared Ahead of Q2, Knight-Swift was called 11.7% undervalued versus a fair value of $83.35, with the LTL segment expected to drive growth. The company also declared a $0.20 quarterly dividend, returning cash to shareholders. Both support the stock by signaling value and steady capital returns.

    These are fresh, positive signals on valuation and shareholder returns that help explain continued investor interest.

  • Profitability and capital efficiency concerns linger Despite the earnings beat, shares fell 4.9% as investors worried about long-term profitability: a five-year average return on invested capital of just 4.8% and earnings per share declining 17.5% annually. Driver availability, weaker brokerage margins, and fuel-cost uncertainty also weigh. These concerns cap gains even as the freight cycle improves.

    This is the main counterweight: it explains why the stock can fall even on good news and why the upcycle isn't a straight line up.