XPO turns in record second quarter earnings

New records were hit for quarterly revenue—at $3.23 billion—up 1.2% annually (and up 11% when excluding the March sale of its intermodal business), with net income—at $141 million—up 19.9%. Operating income—at $230 million—was up 17%. Adjusted EBITDA—at $405 million—increased 18.5% annually, the highest in XPO’s history, well ahead of previous guidance, at $360 million-to-$370 million. And earnings per share—at $1.81—were up compa