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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

Market Price (12/24/2025): $158.4 | Market Cap: $33.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

Market Price (12/24/2025): $158.4
Market Cap: $33.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0	Attractive operating margins Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%	Weak multi-year price returns 2Y Excs Rtn is -65%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%	Weak revenue growth Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.3%
1	Attractive cash flow generation CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%		Key risks ODFL key risks include [1] lower shipment volumes and rates due to a challenging macroeconomic environment and [2] intense competition creating pressure to sacrifice its pricing discipline to maintain market share.
2	Low stock price volatility Vol 12M is 40%
3	Megatrend and thematic drivers Megatrends include Future of Freight, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.

0	Attractive operating margins Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%
1	Attractive cash flow generation CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
2	Low stock price volatility Vol 12M is 40%
3	Megatrend and thematic drivers Megatrends include Future of Freight, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.
4	Weak multi-year price returns 2Y Excs Rtn is -65%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
5	Weak revenue growth Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.3%
6	Key risks ODFL key risks include [1] lower shipment volumes and rates due to a challenging macroeconomic environment and [2] intense competition creating pressure to sacrifice its pricing discipline to maintain market share.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

	12/24/25	2024	2023	2022	2021
Share Price CYE	$158.40	$175.14	$200.17	$139.54	$175.47
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil)	33.2	37.4	43.6	30.8	40.3
Total Debt ($ Bil)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Total Cash ($ Bil)	0.0	0.1	0.4	0.2	0.7
Enterprise Value ($ Bil)	33.3	37.5	43.7	30.9	40.4
Valuation Ratios
P/S TTM	6.0	6.5	7.6	5.1	7.9
P/EBIT TTM	23.9	24.4	26.9	17.3	29.8
P/E TTM	31.4	32.0	35.8	23.1	40.1
P/FCF TTM	36.1	42.8	54.6	34.8	62.6
Sector Ratios
P/S TTM (Sector)	1.7	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.6
P/EBIT TTM (Sector)	12.9	11.9	11.2	9.1	12.3
P/E TTM (Sector)	17.1	16.5	15.4	12.1	16.2
P/FCF TTM (Sector)	13.5	13.3	12.1	8.5	14.0

	12/24/25	2024	2023
Share Price CYE	$158.40	$175.14	$200.17
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil)	33.2	37.4	43.6
Total Debt ($ Bil)	0.1	0.1	0.1
Total Cash ($ Bil)	0.0	0.1	0.4
Enterprise Value ($ Bil)	33.3	37.5	43.7
Valuation Ratios
P/S TTM	6.0	6.5	7.6
P/EBIT TTM	23.9	24.4	26.9
P/E TTM	31.4	32.0	35.8
P/FCF TTM	36.1	42.8	54.6
Sector Ratios
P/S TTM (Sector)	1.7	1.5	1.4
P/EBIT TTM (Sector)	12.9	11.9	11.2
P/E TTM (Sector)	17.1	16.5	15.4
P/FCF TTM (Sector)	13.5	13.3	12.1

	ODFL	S&P 500
REVENUE GROWTH	VERY POOR
Rev LTM ($ Bil)	5.6
Rev Chg Q	-4.3%	7.3%
Rev Chg LTM	-5.9%	6.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg	-3.3%	5.5%
PROFITABILITY	GOOD
Op Inc LTM ($ Bil)	1.4
CFO LTM ($ Bil)	1.5
Net Inc LTM ($ Bil)	1.1
Op Mgn LTM	24.9%	18.8%
CFO/Rev LTM	26.2%	20.4%
Net Inc Mgn	19.0%	13.1%
VALUATION	HIGH
P/S	6.0	3.2
P/CFO	22.8	15.7
P/FCF	36.1	20.7
P/E	31.4	23.5
STABILITY	FAIR
Debt/Equity	0.00	0.21
Cash/Assets	0.01	0.07

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Metric	Value	Date	Source
LTL Shipments Per Day	A decrease of 7.9% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024	9302025	Link
LTL Tons Per Day	-0.09	9302025	Link
LTL Weight Per Shipment (lbs)	1458	9302025	Link
Average Length of Haul (miles)	909	9302025	Link
On-Time Delivery Percentage	99%	9302025	Link
Cargo Claims Ratio	0.1%	9302025	Link
Number of Service Centers	261	12312024	Link
Number of Employees	21895	12312024	Link
Number of Tractors	5800	12312024	Link
Number of Trailers	22500	12312024	Link
LTL Revenue per Hundredweight, Excluding Fuel Surcharges	An increase of 4.7% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024	9302025	Link

Upcoming
2/04/2026	Earnings Release	Rev: - EPS: -
4/21/2026	Earnings Release	Rev: - EPS: -

ODFL Stock

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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**1. The specified time period for Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) stock movement, from August 31, 2025, to December 24, 2025, lies in the future.**

**2. As the requested timeframe has not yet occurred, specific stock performance data and the explanatory factors for any 5.5% movement during this future period are not available.** Show more

Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.1% change in ODFL stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 17.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.

	9232025	12232025	Change
Stock Price ($)	139.06	158.62	14.06%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	5638.62	5574.92	-1.13%
Net Income Margin (%)	19.42%	18.97%	-2.33%
P/E Multiple	26.81	31.48	17.43%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	211.08	209.85	0.58%
Cumulative Contribution			14.06%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025

	Return	Correlation
ODFL	14.1%
Market (SPY)	3.7%	31.4%
Sector (XLI)	2.6%	45.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.7% change in ODFL stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -5.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).

	6242025	12232025	Change
Stock Price ($)	161.35	158.62	-1.69%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	5729.60	5574.92	-2.70%
Net Income Margin (%)	20.04%	18.97%	-5.37%
P/E Multiple	29.84	31.48	5.49%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	212.40	209.85	1.20%
Cumulative Contribution			-1.70%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025

	Return	Correlation
ODFL	-1.7%
Market (SPY)	13.7%	34.7%
Sector (XLI)	8.7%	46.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -11.3% change in ODFL stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -9.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).

	12232024	12232025	Change
Stock Price ($)	178.87	158.62	-11.32%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	5924.53	5574.92	-5.90%
Net Income Margin (%)	21.03%	18.97%	-9.80%
P/E Multiple	30.74	31.48	2.41%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	214.09	209.85	1.98%
Cumulative Contribution			-11.36%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025

	Return	Correlation
ODFL	-11.3%
Market (SPY)	16.7%	55.2%
Sector (XLI)	19.1%	60.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.8% change in ODFL stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 33.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.

	12242022	12232025	Change
Stock Price ($)	140.68	158.62	12.75%
Change Contribution By	LTM	LTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)	6178.78	5574.92	-9.77%
Net Income Margin (%)	21.56%	18.97%	-12.02%
P/E Multiple	23.57	31.48	33.58%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)	223.14	209.85	5.96%
Cumulative Contribution			12.36%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025

	Return	Correlation
ODFL	-22.2%
Market (SPY)	48.4%	50.0%
Sector (XLI)	42.3%	59.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total [1]
Returns
ODFL Return	55%	84%	-20%	43%	-13%	-9%	159%
Peers Return	55%	70%	-22%	74%	6%	-6%	253%
S&P 500 Return	16%	27%	-19%	24%	23%	17%	114%
Monthly Win Rates [3]
ODFL Win Rate	67%	75%	33%	67%	50%	42%
Peers Win Rate	65%	68%	40%	65%	52%	50%
S&P 500 Win Rate	58%	75%	42%	67%	75%	73%
Max Drawdowns [4]
ODFL Max Drawdown	-15%	-2%	-35%	-1%	-17%	-28%
Peers Max Drawdown	-36%	-3%	-38%	-3%	-13%	-36%
S&P 500 Max Drawdown	-31%	-1%	-25%	-1%	-2%	-15%

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ODFL, JBHT, XPO, TFII, SAIA. See ODFL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique Key	Event	ODFL	S&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock	2022 Inflation Shock
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss	% Loss	-36.2%	-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	56.8%	34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	229 days	464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic	2020 Covid Pandemic
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss	% Loss	-28.7%	-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	40.2%	51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	50 days	148 days
2018 Correction	2018 Correction
2018 Correction% Loss	% Loss	-31.2%	-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	45.4%	24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	227 days	120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis	2008 Global Financial Crisis
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss	% Loss	-50.8%	-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven	% Gain to Breakeven	103.3%	131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to Breakeven	Time to Breakeven	615 days	1,480 days

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In The Past

Old Dominion Freight Line's stock fell -36.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/7/2021. A -36.2% loss requires a 56.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

Business Description Analogies Products Customers Suppliers Management Key Risks Emerging Threats Market Size Revenue Drivers Capital Allocation

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier in the United States and North America. It provides regional, inter-regional, and national LTL services, including expedited transportation. The company also offers various value-added services, such as container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 10,403 tractors, 27,917 linehaul trailers, and 13,303 pickup and delivery trailers; 3 fleet maintenance centers; and 251 service centers. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina.

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1. The UPS or FedEx for business-to-business freight.

2. A national shipping network for companies' partial truckload shipments, similar to how UPS or FedEx handles packages.

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Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping: This is their primary service, involving the consolidation and transport of multiple smaller shipments from various customers in a single trailer.
Full Truckload (TL) Shipping: They provide transportation for larger shipments that occupy an entire trailer exclusively for one customer.
Expedited Shipping: Offering faster, time-sensitive delivery options for urgent freight within their network.
Global Services: Facilitating international shipping through air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and door-to-door delivery for cross-border needs.
Supply Chain Services: Providing integrated logistics solutions including warehousing, supply chain consulting, and technology integration to optimize customer freight flows.

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Old Dominion Freight Line (symbol: ODFL) primarily sells its freight transportation and logistics services to other companies (B2B), not directly to individuals.

ODFL operates as a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier, serving a vast and diverse customer base that includes a wide range of businesses from various industries, such as manufacturing, retail, and wholesale distribution. These customers utilize ODFL's services for shipping goods across regional, inter-regional, and national lanes.

Due to its business model as a common carrier serving thousands of different enterprises, Old Dominion Freight Line does not have "major customers" that individually account for a significant portion of its total revenue. According to the company's public filings (e.g., 10-K reports), no single customer accounts for more than a very small percentage (typically less than 1.5%) of its operating revenue. Therefore, specific names of major customer companies are not identified or disclosed.

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Kevin M. Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Kevin M. Freeman has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion Freight Line since July 2023. He joined the company in February 1992 and has accumulated 45 years of experience in the transportation industry. Prior to his current role, he held positions including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from May 2018, Senior Vice President – Sales from January 2011 to May 2018, and Vice President of Field Sales from May 1997 to December 2010.

Adam N. Satterfield, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary

Adam N. Satterfield was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary in July 2023. He has been with Old Dominion Freight Line since October 2004, initially serving as Manager - SEC Reporting. His career at the company includes roles such as Director - Finance and Accounting, Vice President - Treasurer, and Senior Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary. Before joining Old Dominion, Mr. Satterfield was an Audit Manager with KPMG LLP. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

David S. Congdon, Executive Chairman of the Board

David S. Congdon was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board in May 2018. He is the grandson of the company's founders, Earl Congdon Sr. and Lillian Congdon, and has over 40 years of service to Old Dominion. Mr. Congdon served as Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from May 2015 to May 2018, and President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2008 to April 2015. He was instrumental in developing the company's strategic plan and growing operations through geographic expansion and acquisitions. He held various roles in operations, maintenance, and engineering between 1978 and 1997, and was President and Chief Operating Officer from May 1997 to December 2007.

Gregory B. Plemmons, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Gregory B. Plemmons was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 2023. He has 36 years of experience in the transportation industry and joined Old Dominion Freight Line in April 1997. His previous roles at the company include Senior Vice President – Sales from January 2019, Vice President – Field Sales from September 2013 to January 2019, and Vice President – OD Global from December 2002 to September 2013.

Steven W. Hartsell, Senior Vice President – Sales

Steven W. Hartsell was appointed Senior Vice President – Sales effective July 2023. He joined Old Dominion Freight Line in January 1998 and has served in various operations and sales positions. His prior roles include Vice President – Field Sales since January 2019, Director – Expedited Sales & Service from May 2008 to January 2019, and one of the Regional Sales Directors from March 2002 to May 2008.

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Key Risks to Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

  Macroeconomic Concerns and Weak Freight Demand: Old Dominion Freight Line is significantly impacted by a challenging macroeconomic environment, characterized by reduced demand for freight services. This has led to lower shipment volumes and rates, adversely affecting the company's revenue and operating ratio. Factors such as geopolitical uncertainty, high inflation, and a general slowdown in the domestic economy contribute to this risk, putting pressure on ODFL's financial performance.
  Driver Shortages: The trucking industry, including Old Dominion Freight Line, faces a persistent challenge in attracting and retaining a sufficient number of qualified drivers. This ongoing driver shortage can hinder the company's ability to meet customer demand, potentially necessitating adjustments to compensation and benefits packages, or leading to operational inefficiencies due to fewer available trucks.
  Intense Competition and Pricing Pressures: Old Dominion Freight Line operates in a highly competitive industry. In a soft freight market with declining volumes, increased competition for available freight could lead to downward pricing pressures. This competitive environment could force ODFL to make difficult choices between maintaining market share and preserving its pricing discipline and profitability.

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The emergence and growth of digitally native freight platforms and advanced digital brokerages (e.g., Uber Freight, Convoy). These platforms leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sophisticated data analytics to optimize freight matching, routing, and pricing, offering shippers increased transparency, efficiency, and flexibility. While many began in the Full Truckload (FTL) sector, their expanding capabilities and increasing market penetration pose a threat by potentially diverting freight volume or pressuring pricing from traditional Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carriers through more efficient or cost-effective alternative solutions.
Amazon's aggressive expansion into third-party logistics. Amazon has developed an extensive internal logistics and transportation network and is increasingly leveraging this infrastructure to offer freight services to external shippers (e.g., Amazon Freight). Given Amazon's immense scale, technological leadership, capital resources, and a demonstrated history of disrupting established industries through efficiency and competitive pricing, its continued growth in third-party freight services represents a significant emerging threat that could directly compete with or substitute for ODFL's core LTL offerings.

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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) primarily operates in the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight shipping market. The company's core business revolves around providing LTL services, which constitute over 98% of its revenue. ODFL also offers expedited shipping, logistics and supply chain solutions (including warehousing, distribution, and customs brokerage), and household moving services, as well as global freight forwarding through partnerships. The addressable market for Old Dominion Freight Line's main service, LTL freight, is primarily the **U.S. market**. The U.S. Less-Than-Truck-Load (LTL) market is estimated to be approximately **USD 114 billion in 2025**. This market is projected to grow to approximately **USD 139.60 billion by 2030**, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.13%. Another estimate places the U.S. General Freight Trucking (Less Than Truckload) industry market size at **$94.5 billion in 2025**.

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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market dynamics:

Market Share Gains and Economic Recovery: Old Dominion Freight Line is strategically positioned to capitalize on an eventual economic recovery. The company consistently emphasizes its readiness to gain market share due to its robust capacity, modern fleet, and dedicated team, even amidst prevailing economic challenges. Its sustained focus on customer retention and market share expansion is expected to translate into revenue growth as economic conditions improve.
Disciplined Yield Management and Pricing Power: ODFL has consistently demonstrated strong pricing discipline and effective yield management strategies. Despite fluctuations in shipment volumes (LTL tons per day), the company has been able to increase its LTL revenue per hundredweight. This ability to command higher prices, as evidenced by a recent 4.9% general rate increase effective November 3, is crucial for offsetting rising costs and enhancing revenue efficiency.
Strategic Investments in Capacity, Technology, and Infrastructure: The company continues to invest significantly in its operational infrastructure, including its fleet, service centers, and information technology. These ongoing capital expenditures are aimed at enhancing operational capabilities, improving efficiency, and supporting long-term growth by providing ample capacity for future demand. While these investments can create short-term margin pressures, management believes this strategy provides a competitive advantage and positions them for growth during economic upturns.
Sustained Superior Service Quality: Old Dominion Freight Line has consistently been recognized for its superior service, holding the title of the number one national LTL provider by Mastio & Company for fifteen consecutive years. Maintaining high service standards, such as 99% on-time service and a cargo claims ratio below 0.1%, is a critical differentiator that fosters strong customer loyalty and retention, ultimately contributing to stable and growing revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

Old Dominion Freight Line authorized a new $700 million stock repurchase program on May 1, 2020.
In 2023, the company's board approved a new share repurchase program allowing for the buyback of up to $3 billion of outstanding stock.
For the first nine months of 2025, Old Dominion Freight Line utilized $605.4 million for share repurchases. As of March 31, 2025, $2.06 billion remained authorized under the 2023 Repurchase Program.

Share Issuance

Information regarding significant dollar amounts of new share issuances by Old Dominion Freight Line was not readily available within the last 3-5 years.

Inbound Investments

There is no information available indicating large investments made in Old Dominion Freight Line by third-party strategic partners or private equity firms within the specified timeframe.

Outbound Investments

Old Dominion Freight Line's growth has been almost entirely organic since 2008, with no significant acquisitions of other companies expected or reported, as it does not align with their strategy to buy competitors.

Capital Expenditures

Old Dominion Freight Line expects its aggregate capital expenditures for 2025 to total approximately $450 million.
Planned 2025 capital expenditures focus on $210 million for real estate and service center expansion projects, $190 million for tractors and trailers, and $50 million for information technology and other assets.
In 2024, the company spent $771 million in capital expenditures, including $373 million invested in real estate and service center expansion projects.

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MSFT (46.3%)

Microsoft

META (43.2%)

Meta Platforms

GOOGL (32.2%)

Alphabet

AAPL (31.9%)

Apple

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for ODFL: 26.2%)

META (56.8%)

Meta Platforms

MSFT (50.0%)

Microsoft

NVDA (44.4%)

NVIDIA

GOOGL (39.3%)

Alphabet

AAPL (26.6%)

Apple

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for ODFL: 16.5%)

NVDA (41.3%)

NVIDIA

MSFT (26.6%)

Microsoft

META (23.7%)

Meta Platforms

AAPL (23.5%)

Apple

GOOGL (19.1%)

Alphabet

Higher Total Yield (Value for ODFL: 3.9%)

XOM (9.2%)

Exxon Mobil

JNJ (7.5%)

Johnson & Johnson

JPM (6.4%)

JPMorgan Chase

BRK-B (6.2%)

Berkshire Hathaway

V (5.1%)

Visa

		Best Bets In Industrials Sector
	ODFL	GATX	VRSK	PAYX	ADT	AGX	PCTY	TDG	FTV	VRRM	CSW
What You Pay
P/E	31.5	19.9	33.1	25.7	10.3	38.4	37.5	36.9	30.6	69.5	35.9
P/EBIT	23.9	9.6	22.6	17.7	5.2	38.5	26.9	18.2	14.9	20.6	27.7
What You Get
Rev Chg Q	-4.3%	8.4%	5.9%	18.3%	4.4%	-2.3%	12.5%	11.5%	2.3%	16.1%	21.5%
Rev Chg LTM	-5.9%	10.7%	7.3%	12.4%	6.3%	13.5%	13.3%	11.2%	27.9%	8.5%	14.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg	-3.3%	10.3%	13.4%	7.9%	3.4%	26.9%	21.4%	17.7%	9.4%	9.1%	11.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg	14.3%	39.2%	33.2%	32.6%	24.7%	24.5%	21.5%	21.0%	20.1%	19.0%	18.9%

[1] Choosing top 10 best bets from each sector quarterly is an alpha producing strategy vs sector benchmark
[2] Historical annualized return of 16%, alpha of 4.2%, and sharpe of 0.76

Latest Trefis Analyses

	Title	Topic
0	DASHBOARDS
1	Old Dominion Freight Line Earnings Notes
2	Old Dominion Freight Line Stock 7-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 16%	Notification
3	High Margins, Lower Price: Is ODFL a Buy?	Actionable
4	Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Jump Looks Great, But How Secure Is That Gain?	Return
5	Old Dominion Freight Line vs Alphabet: Which Is A Better Investment?	Counter-Intuitive Comparisons
6	Old Dominion Freight Line vs Union Pacific: Which Is A Better Investment?	Counter-Intuitive Comparisons
7	Where Does Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Rank Among Competitors?	Peer Comparison
8	Better Bet Than ODFL Stock: Pay Less Than Old Dominion Freight Line To Get More From GOOGL, TMUS
9	Better Bet Than ODFL Stock: Pay Less Than Old Dominion Freight Line To Get More From HON, UNP
10	Better Bet Than ODFL Stock: Pay Less Than Old Dominion Freight Line To Get More From XPO

	Title
0	ARTICLES

Trade Ideas

Select ideas related to ODFL. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique Key	Date	Ticker	Company	Category	Trade Strategy	6M Fwd Rtn	12M Fwd Rtn	12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield	11212025	CNM	Core & Main	Dip Buy	DB \| FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin	17.7%	17.7%	-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield	11212025	VRRM	Verra Mobility	Dip Buy	DB \| FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin	4.4%	4.4%	-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy	11212025	LII	Lennox International	Dip Buy	DB \| P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin	6.3%	6.3%	0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper	11212025	ADP	Automatic Data Processing	Monopoly	MY \| Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple	2.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%	11212025	CW	Curtiss-Wright	Quality	Q \| Momentum \| UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run	6.3%	6.3%	-0.4%
ODFL_9122025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper	09122025	ODFL	Old Dominion Freight Line	Monopoly	MY \| Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple	9.7%	9.7%	-12.8%
ODFL_2282025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper	02282025	ODFL	Old Dominion Freight Line	Monopoly	MY \| Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple	-14.2%	-9.5%	-28.1%
ODFL_11302022_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper	11302022	ODFL	Old Dominion Freight Line	Monopoly	MY \| Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple	2.8%	29.1%	-6.9%
ODFL_5312022_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper	05312022	ODFL	Old Dominion Freight Line	Monopoly	MY \| Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple	13.2%	20.6%	-10.1%

Recent Active Movers

Top Gainers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1D Rtn	YTD Rtn
RZLT	Rezolute	0.3	18.0%	-50.6%
WW	WW International	2.4	14.2%
NRGV	Energy Vault	0.8	10.4%	122.8%
METC	Ramaco Resources	1.0	8.5%	67.0%
UAMY	United States Antimony	0.7	7.9%	240.7%
LION	Lionsgate Studios	2.6	7.4%	-71.0%
GHM	Graham	0.8	7.3%	56.3%
VG	Venture Global	17.0	6.4%
CRK	Comstock Resources	6.7	5.7%	26.6%
SSII	SS Innovations International	1.1	5.5%	-25.0%

Top Losers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1D Rtn	YTD Rtn
TPL	Texas Pacific Land	6.8	-67.3%	-18.9%
GOSS	Gossamer Bio	0.7	-12.9%	263.1%
CSIQ	Canadian Solar	1.6	-11.8%	115.2%
TDUP	ThredUp	0.8	-11.7%	363.3%
LAB	Standard BioTools	0.6	-11.0%	-14.6%
INBX	Inhibrx Biosciences	1.2	-10.8%	407.0%
QBTS	D-Wave Quantum	10.0	-9.5%	246.7%
FDMT	4D Molecular Therapeutics	0.4	-9.3%	41.8%
FBYD	Falcons Beyond Global	0.6	-8.5%	109.8%
PVLA	Palvella Therapeutics	1.1	-8.1%	735.6%

Top Gainers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1W Rtn	YTD Rtn
LUNR	Intuitive Machines	1.9	53.2%	-9.1%
HUT	Hut 8	5.5	42.4%	156.1%
AAOI	Applied Optoelectronics	2.6	40.3%	10.3%
FBYD	Falcons Beyond Global	0.6	39.8%	109.8%
RKLB	Rocket Lab	39.8	39.1%	203.0%
DJT	Trump Media & Technology	3.9	31.9%	-58.5%
SGML	Sigma Lithium	1.5	31.9%	20.2%
ADEA	Adeia	1.9	31.0%	23.9%
TE	T1 Energy	1.1	30.7%
FOLD	Amicus Therapeutics	4.4	30.5%	50.8%

Top Losers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1W Rtn	YTD Rtn
NOW	ServiceNow	32.0	-80.2%	-27.2%
TPL	Texas Pacific Land	6.8	-63.8%	-18.9%
FDMT	4D Molecular Therapeutics	0.4	-31.4%	41.8%
LW	Lamb Weston	5.9	-30.1%	-35.8%
TLRY	Tilray Brands	11.2	-24.5%	-20.8%
OLMA	Olema Pharmaceuticals	2.4	-19.3%	374.6%
INSP	Inspire Medical Systems	2.8	-17.8%	-48.8%
GETY	Getty Images	0.5	-17.6%	-41.7%
TDUP	ThredUp	0.8	-16.4%	363.3%
FRMI	Fermi	5.8	-15.3%

Top Gainers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1M Rtn	YTD Rtn
TE	T1 Energy	1.1	161.4%
WVE	WAVE Life Sciences	2.9	147.9%	41.3%
AAOI	Applied Optoelectronics	2.6	97.5%	10.3%
LUNR	Intuitive Machines	1.9	91.5%	-9.1%
RKLB	Rocket Lab	39.8	91.5%	203.0%
VERA	Vera Therapeutics	3.4	89.4%	27.5%
PL	Planet Labs PBC	6.3	85.8%	413.1%
ANF	Abercrombie & Fitch	5.9	77.2%	-17.2%
ARWR	Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals	9.7	72.6%	271.4%
NRGV	Energy Vault	0.8	68.8%	122.8%

Top Losers

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap (B)	1M Rtn	YTD Rtn
RZLT	Rezolute	0.3	-75.4%	-50.6%
JANX	Janux Therapeutics	0.9	-51.0%	-73.6%
LENZ	LENZ Therapeutics	0.5	-42.9%	-41.5%
FRMI	Fermi	5.8	-42.5%
GOGO	Gogo	0.6	-35.0%	-43.3%
HPK	HighPeak Energy	0.5	-29.7%	-70.1%
UP	Wheels Up Experience	0.4	-29.2%	-61.8%
ORIC	ORIC Pharmaceuticals	0.6	-28.8%	2.5%
LW	Lamb Weston	5.9	-27.5%	-35.8%
ACLX	Arcellx	3.7	-27.4%	-14.6%

Peer Comparisons for Old Dominion Freight Line

Peers to compare with:

Financials

	ODFL	JBHT	XPO	TFII	SAIA	Median
Name	Old Domi.	JB Hunt .	XPO	TFI Inte.	Saia
Mkt Price	158.62	197.03	140.09	105.63	328.31	158.62
Mkt Cap	33.3	19.0	16.5	8.7	8.8	16.5
Rev LTM	5,575	12,049	8,067	8,048	3,233	8,048
Op Inc LTM	1,391	826	706	610	390	706
FCF LTM	921	790	232	685	-14	685
FCF 3Y Avg	827	388	-206	648	-97	388
CFO LTM	1,461	1,610	949	958	622	958
CFO 3Y Avg	1,550	1,647	808	1,007	583	1,007

Growth & Margins

	ODFL	JBHT	XPO	TFII	SAIA	Median
Name	Old Domi.	JB Hunt .	XPO	TFI Inte.	Saia
Rev Chg LTM	-5.9%	-1.6%	-0.3%	-2.9%	2.0%	-1.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg	-3.3%	-6.3%	38.4%	-3.0%	5.7%	-3.0%
Rev Chg Q	-4.3%	-0.5%	2.8%	-9.9%	-0.3%	-0.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM	-1.1%	-0.1%	0.7%	-2.6%	-0.1%	-0.1%
Op Mgn LTM	24.9%	6.9%	8.8%	7.6%	12.1%	8.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg	26.9%	7.2%	8.0%	8.9%	14.5%	8.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM	-0.4%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.4%	-0.2%	-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM	26.2%	13.4%	11.8%	11.9%	19.2%	13.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg	26.8%	13.1%	10.1%	12.7%	19.0%	13.1%
FCF/Rev LTM	16.5%	6.6%	2.9%	8.5%	-0.4%	6.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg	14.3%	3.2%	-2.6%	8.1%	-2.9%	3.2%

Valuation

	ODFL	JBHT	XPO	TFII	SAIA	Median
Name	Old Domi.	JB Hunt .	XPO	TFI Inte.	Saia
Mkt Cap	33.3	19.0	16.5	8.7	8.8	16.5
P/S	6.0	1.6	2.0	1.1	2.7	2.0
P/EBIT	23.9	22.8	24.8	15.0	22.4	22.8
P/E	31.5	33.1	49.8	26.7	31.0	31.5
P/CFO	22.8	11.8	17.4	9.1	14.1	14.1
Total Yield	3.9%	3.9%	2.0%	5.4%	3.2%	3.9%
Dividend Yield	0.7%	0.9%	0.0%	1.7%	0.0%	0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg	2.2%	2.8%	-1.8%	6.8%	-0.8%	2.2%
D/E	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.0	0.1
Net D/E	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.0	0.1

Returns

	ODFL	JBHT	XPO	TFII	SAIA	Median
Name	Old Domi.	JB Hunt .	XPO	TFI Inte.	Saia
1M Rtn	18.4%	18.4%	5.7%	22.9%	20.9%	18.4%
3M Rtn	14.1%	49.7%	5.1%	14.0%	8.6%	14.0%
6M Rtn	-1.7%	38.2%	11.2%	18.1%	19.3%	18.1%
12M Rtn	-11.3%	16.9%	5.4%	-22.4%	-29.4%	-11.3%
3Y Rtn	12.8%	14.5%	301.4%	9.0%	53.2%	14.5%
1M Excs Rtn	13.7%	13.7%	1.1%	18.3%	16.3%	13.7%
3M Excs Rtn	8.6%	44.6%	3.6%	12.7%	5.3%	8.6%
6M Excs Rtn	-14.1%	25.4%	-0.5%	9.0%	8.1%	8.1%
12M Excs Rtn	-32.7%	0.8%	-21.5%	-42.0%	-51.4%	-32.7%
3Y Excs Rtn	-70.0%	-65.7%	207.4%	-74.6%	-36.1%	-65.7%

Comparison Analyses

	Title
0	Where Does Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Rank Among Competitors?
1	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Landstar System: With Return Forecast Of 16%, Landstar System Is A Better Bet
2	ODFL Could Deliver 8.8% Returns And Outperform JBHT
3	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Intuitive Surgical: With Return Forecast Of 57%, Intuitive Surgical Is A Better Bet
4	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Edwards Lifesciences: With Return Forecast Of 27%, Edwards Lifesciences Is A Better Bet
5	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Boston Scientific: With Return Forecast Of 17%, Old Dominion Freight Line Is A Better Bet
6	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Sysco: Neither Seems Like A Good Bet
7	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Roper Technologies: With Return Forecast Of 7.3%, Old Dominion Freight Line Is A Better Bet
8	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Synopsys: With Return Forecast Of 13%, Synopsys Is A Better Bet
9	Old Dominion Freight Line vs. Workday: Similar Revenue, But Workday Is A Better Bet

FDIC Bank Data

$ Mil \| FY: 12/31	LTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Period End	9/30/2025	12/31/2024	12/31/2023	12/31/2022	12/31/2021	12/31/2020	12/31/2019
Filing Date	11/6/2025	2/25/2025	2/26/2024	2/22/2023	2/23/2022	2/24/2021	2/26/2020
Key Financials
Total Revenue	5,575	5,815	5,866	6,260	5,256	4,015	4,109
EBITDA	1,752	1,902	1,973	2,119	1,650	1,165	1,078
Operating Income	1,391	1,544	1,641	1,841	1,392	907	819
Net Income	1,057	1,186	1,240	1,377	1,034	673	616
EPS	4.99	5.51	5.66	6.13	4.47	2.85	2.56
Growth Rates
Total Revenue Growth	-5.9%	-0.9%	-6.3%	19.1%	30.9%	-2.3%	1.6%
EBITDA Growth	-11.9%	-3.6%	-6.9%	28.4%	41.6%	8.1%	3.1%
Operating Income Growth	-14.7%	-5.9%	-10.9%	32.3%	53.4%	10.8%	0.2%
Net Income Growth	-15.1%	-4.3%	-10.0%	33.1%	53.8%	9.3%	1.6%
Margins
EBITDA Margin	31.4%	32.7%	33.6%	33.8%	31.4%	29.0%	26.2%
Operating Income Margin	24.9%	26.6%	28.0%	29.4%	26.5%	22.6%	19.9%
Net Income Margin	19.0%	20.4%	21.1%	22.0%	19.7%	16.8%	15.0%
Cash & Debt
Total Cash	47	109	434	236	717	732	404
Total Debt	85	60	80	100	100	100	45
Net Debt / (Cash)	38	-49	-354	-136	-617	-632	-359
Cash Flows
Net Cash from Operations	1,461	1,659	1,569	1,692	1,213	933	984
Free Cash from Operations	921	888	812	916	663	708	505
Returns to Shareholders
Dividends	233	224	175	134	92	71	55
Share Repurchases	788	967	454	1,277	536	364	241

$ Mil \| FY: 12/31	2025Q3	2025Q2	2025Q1	2024Q4	2024Q3	2024Q2	2024Q1	2023Q4	2023Q3	2023Q2	2023Q1	2022Q4
Period End	9/30/2025	6/30/2025	3/31/2025	12/31/2024	9/30/2024	6/30/2024	3/31/2024	12/31/2023	9/30/2023	6/30/2023	3/31/2023	12/31/2022
Filing Date	11/6/2025	8/6/2025	5/6/2025	2/25/2025	11/6/2024	8/5/2024	5/7/2024	2/26/2024	11/6/2023	8/4/2023	5/8/2023	2/22/2023
Key Financials Quarterly
Total Revenue	1,407	1,408	1,375	1,386	1,470	1,499	1,460	1,496	1,515	1,413	1,442	1,492
Ebitda	453	448	428	424	490	511	477	510	531	472	460	504
Operating Income	361	358	338	334	402	422	386	421	445	392	383	430
Net Income	271	269	255	263	309	322	292	323	339	292	285	324
EPS	1.29	1.27	1.20	1.23	1.44	1.49	1.34	1.48	1.55	1.33	1.30	1.47
Key Financials TTM
Total Revenue TTM	5,575	5,639	5,730	5,815	5,925	5,970	5,884	5,866	5,862	5,951	6,205	6,260
Ebitda TTM	1,752	1,789	1,853	1,902	1,988	2,029	1,990	1,973	1,967	2,002	2,107	2,119
Operating Income TTM	1,391	1,432	1,496	1,544	1,631	1,674	1,644	1,641	1,650	1,701	1,818	1,841
Net Income TTM	1,057	1,095	1,148	1,186	1,246	1,276	1,247	1,240	1,241	1,279	1,362	1,377
Growth Rates Quarterly
Total Revenue Growth	-4.3%	-6.1%	-5.8%	-7.3%	-3.0%	6.1%	1.2%	0.3%	-5.5%	-15.2%	-3.7%	5.8%
EBITDA Growth	-7.6%	-12.4%	-10.4%	-16.9%	-7.7%	8.3%	3.7%	1.1%	-6.2%	-18.2%	-2.6%	14.9%
Operating Income Growth	-10.2%	-15.1%	-12.5%	-20.7%	-9.7%	7.7%	0.9%	-2.1%	-10.3%	-23.0%	-5.6%	15.5%
Net Income Growth	-12.2%	-16.6%	-12.9%	-18.5%	-9.1%	10.2%	2.5%	-0.3%	-10.1%	-22.3%	-4.9%	16.2%
Margins Quarterly
EBITDA Margin	32.2%	31.8%	31.1%	30.6%	33.3%	34.1%	32.7%	34.1%	35.0%	33.4%	31.9%	33.8%
Operating Income Margin	25.7%	25.4%	24.6%	24.1%	27.3%	28.1%	26.5%	28.2%	29.4%	27.7%	26.6%	28.8%
Net Income Margin	19.3%	19.1%	18.5%	19.0%	21.0%	21.5%	20.0%	21.6%	22.4%	20.7%	19.8%	21.7%
Cash & Debt
Total Cash	47	24	97	109	74	105	581	434	207	55	232	236
Total Debt	85	170	60	60	60	60	80	80	80	80	100	100
Net Debt / (Cash)	38	146	-37	-49	-14	-45	-501	-354	-127	25	-132	-136
Cash Flows Quarterly
FCF from Operations	437	286	337	401	446	388	424	437	429	288	415	361
Cash Flows TTM
FCF from Operations TTM	1,461	1,470	1,572	1,659	1,695	1,678	1,578	1,569	1,494	1,579	1,718	1,692
Returns to Shareholders Quarterly
Dividends	59	59	59	55	56	56	57	44	44	44	44	33
Share Repurchases	181	224	201	183	188	512	85	86	66	161	142	200
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Quarterly
ROIC	373.1%	272.1%	482.9%	522.7%	633.7%	779.2%	-	-	1079.7%	425.2%	959.1%	1076.2%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) TTM
ROIC TTM	363.3%	276.3%	542.6%	585.8%	635.0%	773.1%	-	-	987.3%	464.5%	1147.8%	1148.1%

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Less-than-truckload (LTL) services	5,805	6,177	5,177	3,961	4,055
Other services	61	83	79	54	54
Total	5,866	6,260	5,256	4,015	4,109

Price Behavior

Price Behavior

Market Price	$158.62
Market Cap ($ Bil)	33.3
First Trading Date	10/24/1991
Distance from 52W High	-23.7%
	50 Days	200 Days
DMA Price	$142.19	$152.22
DMA Trend	down	up
Distance from DMA	11.6%	4.2%
	3M	1YR
Volatility	34.1%	39.8%
Downside Capture	80.55	144.70
Upside Capture	129.18	111.24
Correlation (SPY)	31.7%	55.1%

ODFL Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

	1M	2M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y
Beta	0.54	0.80	0.73	1.19	1.10	1.17
Up Beta	0.04	0.44	0.72	1.33	1.16	1.24
Down Beta	-0.45	1.20	0.96	0.91	0.87	0.85
Up Capture	65%	48%	19%	74%	73%	143%
Bmk +ve Days	12	25	38	73	141	426
Stock +ve Days	8	20	30	60	115	385
Down Capture	90%	90%	99%	167%	126%	107%
Bmk -ve Days	7	16	24	52	107	323
Stock -ve Days	11	21	32	65	133	364

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively

Based On 1-Year Data

		Comparison of ODFL With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
	ODFL	Sector ETF	Equity	Gold	Commodities	Real Estate	Bitcoin
Annualized Return	-16.7%	20.4%	18.8%	72.9%	9.0%	3.7%	-11.4%
Annualized Volatility	39.7%	18.8%	19.5%	19.2%	15.3%	17.2%	35.0%
Sharpe Ratio	-0.37	0.85	0.76	2.72	0.36	0.05	-0.14
Correlation With Other Assets		59.7%	54.3%	-4.6%	13.5%	50.0%	18.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data

		Comparison of ODFL With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
	ODFL	Sector ETF	Equity	Gold	Commodities	Real Estate	Bitcoin
Annualized Return	10.4%	13.8%	14.8%	18.9%	11.8%	4.7%	35.5%
Annualized Volatility	34.9%	17.2%	17.1%	15.5%	18.7%	18.9%	48.9%
Sharpe Ratio	0.36	0.64	0.70	0.98	0.51	0.16	0.62
Correlation With Other Assets		63.0%	58.4%	3.7%	10.9%	46.7%	22.6%

Based On 10-Year Data

		Comparison of ODFL With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
	ODFL	Sector ETF	Equity	Gold	Commodities	Real Estate	Bitcoin
Annualized Return	23.7%	13.5%	14.8%	15.1%	6.8%	5.4%	69.1%
Annualized Volatility	32.5%	19.9%	18.0%	14.8%	17.6%	20.8%	55.8%
Sharpe Ratio	0.73	0.60	0.71	0.85	0.31	0.23	0.90
Correlation With Other Assets		63.1%	60.5%	1.9%	18.5%	43.5%	13.7%

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date	11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity	13,919,399
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025	30.3%
Average Daily Volume	2,021,534
Days-to-Cover Short Interest	6.89
Basic Shares Quantity	209,850,000
Short % of Basic Shares	6.6%

Returns Analyses

	Title
0	Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Jump Looks Great, But How Secure Is That Gain?
1	ODFL YTD Stock Return Of -8.3% Underperforms BEST by -13% and Underperforms BEST by -13%
2	Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Return Comparison
3	Cargo Ground Transportation Industry Return: -3.9% YTD Return vs 17% For S&P 500

Earnings Returns History

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	Forward Returns
Earnings Date	1D Returns	5D Returns	21D Returns
10/29/2025	0.0%	3.9%	-0.9%
7/30/2025	-9.7%	-9.2%	-5.1%
4/23/2025	0.8%	-1.6%	8.0%
2/5/2025	5.4%	12.0%	-3.2%
10/23/2024	-5.5%	0.9%	7.4%
7/24/2024	0.4%	5.8%	4.7%
4/24/2024	-11.0%	-17.1%	-21.3%
1/31/2024	-1.2%	7.5%	11.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS
# Positive	14	17	17
# Negative	10	7	7
Median Positive	2.5%	5.7%	7.4%
Median Negative	-4.2%	-2.4%	-5.1%
Max Positive	10.3%	15.9%	21.6%
Max Negative	-11.0%	-17.1%	-21.3%

	Forward Returns
10/29/2025	0.0%	3.9%	-0.9%
7/30/2025	-9.7%	-9.2%	-5.1%
4/23/2025	0.8%	-1.6%	8.0%
2/5/2025	5.4%	12.0%	-3.2%
10/23/2024	-5.5%	0.9%	7.4%
7/24/2024	0.4%	5.8%	4.7%
4/24/2024	-11.0%	-17.1%	-21.3%
1/31/2024	-1.2%	7.5%	11.8%
10/25/2023	-3.9%	-2.4%	4.6%
7/26/2023	6.4%	4.4%	4.4%
4/26/2023	-10.0%	-7.0%	-11.5%
2/1/2023	10.3%	9.7%	6.6%
10/26/2022	0.2%	-0.4%	8.4%
7/27/2022	0.1%	7.7%	6.7%
4/27/2022	-0.0%	3.5%	-7.6%
2/2/2022	5.9%	1.4%	6.1%
10/27/2021	-0.6%	6.5%	10.2%
7/28/2021	-0.1%	5.6%	10.3%
4/22/2021	1.6%	4.3%	7.3%
2/4/2021	3.3%	5.7%	11.3%
10/27/2020	-4.4%	-2.3%	2.6%
7/30/2020	1.4%	3.9%	11.2%
4/23/2020	10.1%	15.9%	21.6%
2/6/2020	5.3%	7.7%	-4.0%
SUMMARY STATS
# Positive	14	17	17
# Negative	10	7	7
Median Positive	2.5%	5.7%	7.4%
Median Negative	-4.2%	-2.4%	-5.1%
Max Positive	10.3%	15.9%	21.6%
Max Negative	-11.0%	-17.1%	-21.3%

SEC Filings

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Report Date	Filing Date	Filing
9302025	11062025	10-Q 9/30/2025
6302025	8062025	10-Q 6/30/2025
3312025	5062025	10-Q 3/31/2025
12312024	2252025	10-K 12/31/2024
9302024	11062024	10-Q 9/30/2024
6302024	8052024	10-Q 6/30/2024
3312024	5072024	10-Q 3/31/2024
12312023	2262024	10-K 12/31/2023
9302023	11062023	10-Q 9/30/2023
6302023	8042023	10-Q 6/30/2023
3312023	5082023	10-Q 3/31/2023
12312022	2222023	10-K 12/31/2022
9302022	11032022	10-Q 9/30/2022
6302022	8032022	10-Q 6/30/2022
3312022	5042022	10-Q 3/31/2022
12312021	2232022	10-K 12/31/2021

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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

Market Price (12/24/2025): $158.4 | Market Cap: $33.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

Market Price (12/24/2025): $158.4Market Cap: $33.2 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Cargo Ground Transportation

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INDUSTRY: Cargo Ground Transportation

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for ODFL: -3.3% | 6.0x)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for ODFL: -3.3% | 23.9x)

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for ODFL: -5.9%)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg (Value for ODFL: -3.3%)

Higher Total Yield (Value for ODFL: 3.9%)

SECTOR: Industrials

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for ODFL: -3.3% | 6.0x)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for ODFL: -3.3% | 23.9x)

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for ODFL: -5.9%)

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Higher Op Mgn LTM (Value for ODFL: 24.9%)

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for ODFL: 26.2%)

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for ODFL: 16.5%)

Higher Total Yield (Value for ODFL: 3.9%)

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Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/S (Values for ODFL: -3.3% | 6.0x)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg | Lower P/Op Inc (Values for ODFL: -3.3% | 23.9x)

Higher Rev Chg LTM (Value for ODFL: -5.9%)

Higher Rev Chg 3Y Avg (Value for ODFL: -3.3%)

Higher Op Mgn LTM (Value for ODFL: 24.9%)

Higher CFO/Rev LTM (Value for ODFL: 26.2%)

Higher FCF/Rev LTM (Value for ODFL: 16.5%)

Higher Total Yield (Value for ODFL: 3.9%)

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Market Price (12/24/2025): $158.4 | Market Cap: $33.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Market Price (12/24/2025): $158.4
Market Cap: $33.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation