Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $176.24 | Market Cap: $36.5 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $176.24
Market Cap: $36.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

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Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.1 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 38%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -41%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -85%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.0%

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.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.1 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 38%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -41%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -85%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.0%
7 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.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) stock has lost about 15% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Despite beating fiscal Q3 2026 earnings and revenue estimates, Old Dominion Freight Line's stock experienced a significant decline, indicating underlying investor concerns about growth drivers. On October 28, 2026, the company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.65, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.61, and revenue of $1.59 billion, exceeding estimates of $1.57 billion. Revenue increased 13.1% year-over-year, and the operating ratio improved by 280 basis points to 71.5%. However, the stock fell 7.3% on the day of the earnings release, suggesting that while the reported figures beat expectations, the market's reaction was negative due to other factors. The stock traded around $168-$170 following the report, a substantial drop from its June 2026 highs.

2. Weakness in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) tonnage growth, with a reliance on pricing power for revenue gains, raised investor concerns about sustainable long-term growth. While ODFL's fiscal Q3 2026 saw a 13.3% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight, LTL tons per day for the full quarter declined by 0.1% year-over-year. Although LTL tons per day did turn positive in September, rising 1.6% year-over-year, the overall flat tonnage growth for the quarter signaled that the company's revenue expansion was driven primarily by rate increases and cost control rather than increased shipping volume. Analysts have noted that without a recovery in tonnage, future earnings growth might remain flat, limiting the stock's upside potential.

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) stock has lost about 15% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Despite beating fiscal Q3 2026 earnings and revenue estimates, Old Dominion Freight Line's stock experienced a significant decline, indicating underlying investor concerns about growth drivers. On October 28, 2026, the company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.65, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.61, and revenue of $1.59 billion, exceeding estimates of $1.57 billion. Revenue increased 13.1% year-over-year, and the operating ratio improved by 280 basis points to 71.5%. However, the stock fell 7.3% on the day of the earnings release, suggesting that while the reported figures beat expectations, the market's reaction was negative due to other factors. The stock traded around $168-$170 following the report, a substantial drop from its June 2026 highs.

2. Weakness in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) tonnage growth, with a reliance on pricing power for revenue gains, raised investor concerns about sustainable long-term growth. While ODFL's fiscal Q3 2026 saw a 13.3% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight, LTL tons per day for the full quarter declined by 0.1% year-over-year. Although LTL tons per day did turn positive in September, rising 1.6% year-over-year, the overall flat tonnage growth for the quarter signaled that the company's revenue expansion was driven primarily by rate increases and cost control rather than increased shipping volume. Analysts have noted that without a recovery in tonnage, future earnings growth might remain flat, limiting the stock's upside potential.

3. A cautious fiscal Q4 2026 outlook, coupled with persistent cost pressures, contributed to a negative investor sentiment. For fiscal Q4 2026, Old Dominion Freight Line's management projected revenue of $1.54 billion to $1.58 billion and an operating ratio of approximately 73.5%. Management also indicated that cost inflation per shipment was higher than anticipated in fiscal Q3 2026, and October's tonnage came in lower than normal seasonality. These factors suggest potential headwinds for future profitability, as higher costs (particularly from fringe benefits and fuel) could pressure margins, keeping them towards the lower end of historical ranges.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -16.8% change in ODFL stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -23.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)211.81176.23-16.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,4565,6032.7%
Net Income Margin (%)18.5%19.4%5.3%
P/E Multiple43.833.6-23.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2082080.3%
Cumulative Contribution-16.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ODFL-16.8% 
Market (SPY)0.7%22.7%
Sector (XLI)-5.6%33.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -16.8% change in ODFL stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -22.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)430202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)211.83176.23-16.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,4965,6031.9%
Net Income Margin (%)18.6%19.4%4.4%
P/E Multiple43.233.6-22.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2092080.6%
Cumulative Contribution-16.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ODFL-16.8% 
Market (SPY)4.9%24.6%
Sector (XLI)-2.6%33.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 26.3% change in ODFL stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 24.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202511022026Change
Stock Price ($)139.55176.2326.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,6395,603-0.6%
Net Income Margin (%)19.4%19.4%0.1%
P/E Multiple26.933.624.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2112081.6%
Cumulative Contribution26.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ODFL26.3% 
Market (SPY)11.2%30.7%
Sector (XLI)10.4%44.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.8% change in ODFL stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -9.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202311022026Change
Stock Price ($)185.05176.23-4.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,9515,603-5.9%
Net Income Margin (%)21.5%19.4%-9.5%
P/E Multiple31.733.66.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2192085.5%
Cumulative Contribution-4.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ODFL-4.8% 
Market (SPY)86.0%44.9%
Sector (XLI)79.4%54.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ODFL Return84%-20%43%-13%-10%13%86%
Peers Return46%-15%66%16%8%22%214%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ODFL Win Rate75%33%67%50%42%45% 
Peers Win Rate69%42%67%56%56%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%36% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ODFL Max Drawdown-9%-35%-20%-25%-39%-31% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-34%-24%-22%-34%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ODFL, XPO, JBHT, FDXF, R. 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] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventODFLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-28.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven285 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven42 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven229 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven50 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven114 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.9%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven280 days62 days

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In The Past

Old Dominion Freight Line's stock fell -28.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 39.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventODFLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-28.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven285 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven229 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven50 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven114 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.9%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven280 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-24.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven41 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.2%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven24 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-21.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven18 days1085 days

Compare to ODFL, JBHT, XPO, FDXF, KNX

In The Past

Old Dominion Freight Line's stock fell -28.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 39.6% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) operates as a prominent Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier across the United States and North America. In the LTL model, ODFL consolidates multiple smaller freight shipments from various customers into a single trailer, making it an efficient solution for businesses whose goods don't fill an entire truck. The company provides a range of LTL services, including regional, inter-regional, and national transportation, alongside expedited shipping options for time-sensitive deliveries.

Beyond its core LTL offerings, ODFL extends its services to include valuable logistics and supply chain support. These additional services encompass container drayage, which involves transporting shipping containers, and truckload brokerage, where the company arranges full truckload shipments for customers. Additionally, ODFL offers supply chain consulting to help businesses optimize their transportation and logistics strategies. Its operations are backed by a substantial fleet of tractors and trailers and a wide network of service centers.

The primary market for Old Dominion Freight Line consists of businesses throughout the United States and North America that require reliable and efficient transportation for their freight, particularly those with shipments that are too small to necessitate an entire truck. ODFL caters to a broad customer base seeking not only freight movement but also comprehensive logistics solutions to manage their supply chains effectively.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL):

  • The UPS or FedEx for larger, palletized business shipments.
  • Think of them as a business-to-business UPS or FedEx, specialized in moving freight that doesn't fill an entire truck.

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  • Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Shipping: Transporting smaller shipments from multiple customers in a single truck trailer across regional, inter-regional, and national distances, including expedited options.
  • Container Drayage: Transporting shipping containers over short distances, typically between ports, rail yards, and warehouses.
  • Truckload Brokerage: Arranging for the transportation of full truckload shipments for customers using third-party carriers.
  • Supply Chain Consulting: Providing expert advice and solutions to optimize customers' supply chain operations.
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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) operates as a less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier, providing transportation and logistics services primarily to other businesses rather than individual consumers.

Due to the highly diversified nature of its business and extensive customer base across various industries, Old Dominion Freight Line does not publicly disclose specific "major customer companies" by name. LTL carriers like ODFL typically serve tens of thousands of businesses of varying sizes. Therefore, there are no individually identifiable major customer companies whose names or symbols can be listed.

Instead, ODFL's customer base consists of a broad range of businesses that require the shipment of goods and supply chain services. These typically include, but are not limited to:

  • Manufacturers across diverse sectors
  • Retailers and wholesalers
  • Distributors
  • E-commerce companies
  • Other businesses requiring expedited shipping, container drayage, truckload brokerage, or supply chain consulting services.

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Kevin "Marty" Freeman - President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Freeman has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion Freight Line since July 2023. He joined the company in February 1992 and has held various roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (May 2018 - July 2023), Senior Vice President – Sales (January 2011 - May 2018), and Vice President of Field Sales (May 1997 - December 2010). He has 45 years of experience in the transportation industry.

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

Mr. Satterfield was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Secretary in July 2023. He previously served as Senior Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Secretary since January 2016. Mr. Satterfield joined Old Dominion in October 2004 as Manager - SEC Reporting. Prior to joining Old Dominion, he was an Audit Manager with KPMG LLP, a global accounting firm. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

David S. Congdon - Executive Chairman of the Board

Mr. Congdon has served as the Executive Chairman of the Board since May 2018. He previously held the positions of 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. Mr. Congdon is the grandson of the company's founders and was named president and COO in 1997.

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

Mr. Plemmons was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 2023. His prior roles include Senior Vice President – Sales (since January 2019), Vice President – Field Sales (September 2013 - January 2019), and Vice President – OD Global (December 2002 - September 2013). He has 36 years of experience in the transportation industry, having joined Old Dominion in April 1997.

Christopher T. Brooks - Senior Vice President - Human Resources & Safety

Mr. Brooks serves as the Senior Vice President - Human Resources & Safety at Old Dominion Freight Line. Detailed background information regarding previous companies managed, companies sold, or private equity involvement is not available in the provided search results.

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Key Risks to Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

  1. Economic Downturns and Weak Freight Demand: Old Dominion Freight Line's business is highly susceptible to general economic conditions. A slowdown or recession in the domestic economy directly impacts Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) volumes and overall freight demand, leading to reduced revenue and potential margin pressure. Prolonged "freight recessions" and declining LTL tons per day pose a persistent risk to the company's profitability.
  2. Geopolitical Factors and Trade Tensions: Ongoing geopolitical friction, especially concerning US-China trade, creates volatility in LTL freight volumes. New import tariffs or changes in trade policy can significantly impact the volume of goods requiring LTL distribution from ports to inland destinations, directly affecting Old Dominion Freight Line's top line.
  3. Fuel Price Volatility and Availability: As a motor carrier, fuel represents a significant operating expense for Old Dominion Freight Line. Fluctuations in diesel fuel prices or interruptions in its supply can materially affect operating results, even with the use of fuel surcharge programs, as these may not fully offset increased costs.
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The clear emerging threat for Old Dominion Freight Line is the advancement and commercialization of **autonomous trucking technologies**. This technology has the potential to fundamentally disrupt the core operational model and cost structure of traditional motor carriers like ODFL by significantly reducing the need for human drivers, which constitutes a major portion of operating expenses. Autonomous trucks could also lead to more optimized routes, increased vehicle utilization, and round-the-clock operations, potentially creating a significant competitive advantage for early adopters or new entrants leveraging these capabilities. This mirrors how ride-sharing services disrupted traditional taxi businesses by leveraging technology to change the cost structure and operational efficiency of transportation.

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The addressable markets for Old Dominion Freight Line's (ODFL) main products and services in North America are substantial, as of 2024:

  • The Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) market in North America generated an estimated revenue of approximately USD 84.63 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to approximately USD 120.55 billion by 2030.
  • The North American freight brokerage market, which includes truckload brokerage, was valued at USD 18.6 billion in 2024. It is estimated to reach USD 22.77 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 32.79 billion by 2030.
  • For supply chain consulting services, the North American market was valued at USD 22.0 billion in 2024. Another estimate places the North America Supply Chain Consulting Market size at USD 9.66 billion in 2024, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8% from 2024 to 2031.
  • The container drayage market in North America was valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase to USD 13.5 billion by 2035.

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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Revenue Growth Drivers

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of factors, including leveraging an eventual economic recovery, continuing to gain market share through superior service, maintaining disciplined pricing strategies, and ongoing strategic investments in its infrastructure and technology.

Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth:

  • Anticipated Economic Recovery and Increased Demand: The company is well-positioned to capitalize on an eventual improvement in the domestic economy and a rebound in overall demand for less-than-truckload (LTL) services. Despite recent periods of softness, ODFL has maintained significant excess service center capacity (approximately 35% in Q4 2025) that can readily absorb increased shipment volumes without requiring substantial new capital expenditures. This allows the company to benefit disproportionately as the freight cycle inflects positively and end-market demand recovers.
  • Continued Market Share Gains through Superior Service: Old Dominion Freight Line consistently emphasizes its "best-in-class value proposition," characterized by a 99% on-time service performance and a cargo claims ratio of 0.1%. This superior service quality and reliability enable the company to strengthen customer relationships and continuously win market share from competitors, even during challenging economic environments. Management has expressed confidence in gaining market share over the long term due to these service advantages and network capabilities.
  • Disciplined Pricing and Yield Management: ODFL maintains a consistent, cost-based approach to pricing and actively implements yield management initiatives. This strategy focuses on improving the profitability of each customer account through yield increases designed to offset cost inflation. The company has demonstrated its ability to increase LTL revenue per hundredweight even when tonnage decreases, aiming for a "positive spread" where revenue per shipment outperforms cost per shipment. This disciplined approach to pricing is a fundamental component of its long-term strategic plan.
  • Strategic Investments in Network Capacity and Technology: Old Dominion Freight Line continues to make substantial capital expenditures in its operational infrastructure, including real estate, service center expansion projects, tractors, trailers, and information technology. These ongoing investments are critical for enhancing network density, reducing transit times, improving operational efficiencies, and expanding competitive service offerings. Such strategic investments support the company's long-term growth objectives and its ability to meet evolving customer needs.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Old Dominion Freight Line utilized $730.3 million for its share repurchase program.
  • The company used $967 million in cash for share repurchases in 2024, which included a $200 million accelerated share repurchase program.
  • As of March 2026, a $1.54 billion share repurchase authorization was still active, and a new $200 million stock repurchase program was announced.

Capital Expenditures

  • Old Dominion Freight Line's capital expenditures were $415.0 million in 2025, with projected expenditures of $265 million for 2026.
  • In 2024, capital expenditures amounted to $771 million, with $373 million specifically allocated to real estate and service center expansion projects.
  • Planned capital expenditures for 2026 are focused on $125 million for real estate and service center expansion, $95 million for tractors and trailers, and $45 million for information technology and other assets.

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Peer Outperformance in Cargo Ground Transportation

ODFL has trailed 60% of its 15 Cargo Ground Transportation peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are ARCB and SNDR. Cargo Ground Transportation ranks 10th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Cargo Ground Transportation constituents that ODFL has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
39%
of 18 industry peers · 26.3% return
3Y
31%
of 16 industry peers · -8.6% return
5Y
40%
of 15 industry peers · 4.2% return
Cargo Ground Transportation peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ODFL's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line -2.0% 33.6x 26.3%-8.6%4.2% —
ARCB ArcBest -3.2% 179.6x 77.1%10.8%27.1% +23pp
SNDR Schneider National 1.7% 36.6x 40.2%39.5%25.0% +21pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Cargo Ground Transportation is ODFL's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 29 -8.2%92.7%152.3% STRL 1265% · FIX 1201% · AGX 751%
Marine Transportation 5 47.3%44.2%146.6% MATX 183% · KEX 151%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.0%61.2%102.0% ALSN 260% · WAB 224% · CAT 221%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -12.4%62.8%70.6% ATI 975% · FTAI 967% · HWM 604%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 20.9%40.4%58.3% DXPE 413% · AIT 222% · URI 216%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 6.2%55.1%36.5% CRS 888% · MLI 337% · SYM 271%
Rail Transportation 7 33.9%56.1%34.2% CSX 55% · UNP 43% · NSC 34%
Diversified Support Services 32 21.0%43.3%33.6% CXW 240% · OPLN 169% · CACI 137%
Building Products 32 -6.2%13.0%24.0% GFF 368% · TT 141% · JCI 118%
Cargo Ground Transportation ← 16 33.6%10.8%9.9% R 273% · XPO 263% · ARCB 27%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -6.2%74.9%5.4% POWL 1808% · VRT 796% · BE 511%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 14.6%-0.6%-5.4% CSW 104% · CSL 81% · DD 67%
Office Services & Supplies 9 25.6%20.4%-11.2% PBI 174% · TILE 165% · HNI 55%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -16.4%0.3%-14.2% EXLS 64% · BR 13% · G -13%
Research & Consulting Services 13 4.9%-10.7%-19.3% HURN 270% · FCN 31% · BAH 11%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 12.4%-5.6%-21.0% DE 101% · TTC 22% · AGCO 6%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -54.3%16.3%-27.6% BCO 67%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -33.0%23.7%-29.1% GEO 228% · CLH 153% · RSG 95%
Passenger Airlines 11 1.0%52.5%-29.7% LTM 2790% · UAL 128% · DAL 115%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -24.7%-8.8%-39.0% FDX 86% · EXPD 74% · CHRW 53%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 21.2%-9.1%-42.3% ADP 48% · FA 28% · PAYX 9%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -18.8%39.7%-63.3% UBER 56% · LYFT -63% · CAR -67%
Airport Services 4 -53.4%-61.7%-86.5% JOBY -51%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

ODFLXPOJBHTFDXFRMedian
NameOld Domi.XPO JB Hunt .FedEx Fr.Ryder Sy. 
Mkt Price176.24194.84222.91132.04285.58194.84
Mkt Cap36.622.820.919.710.920.9
Rev LTM5,6038,83513,325-13,12910,982
Op Inc LTM1,448935960-1,1201,040
FCF LTM1,115657966-954960
FCF 3Y Avg97932731-128429
CFO LTM1,3941,1321,494-2,7341,444
CFO 3Y Avg1,5149831,495-2,4521,504

Growth & Margins

ODFLXPOJBHTFDXFRMedian
NameOld Domi.XPO JB Hunt .FedEx Fr.Ryder Sy. 
Rev Chg LTM-0.6%9.5%10.6%-3.3%6.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.0%5.1%0.6%-2.7%1.7%
Rev Chg Q10.4%12.4%20.4%-8.7%11.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.7%3.1%4.9%-2.1%2.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM1.1%32.4%16.3%-0.7%8.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-5.0%26.0%-2.2%--0.8%-1.5%
Op Mgn LTM25.8%10.6%7.2%-8.5%9.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg26.4%9.4%6.9%-8.5%8.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.3%0.7%-0.3%-0.1%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM24.9%12.8%11.2%-20.8%16.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg26.4%11.8%12.0%-19.1%15.5%
FCF/Rev LTM19.9%7.4%7.3%-7.3%7.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.1%0.2%5.8%-0.9%3.4%

Valuation

ODFLXPOJBHTFDXFRMedian
NameOld Domi.XPO JB Hunt .FedEx Fr.Ryder Sy. 
Mkt Cap36.622.820.919.710.920.9
P/S6.52.61.6-0.82.1
P/Op Inc25.324.421.8-9.823.1
P/EBIT25.225.921.7-10.023.4
P/E33.645.330.9-21.032.3
P/CFO26.320.114.0-4.017.1
Total Yield3.6%2.2%4.0%-6.1%3.8%
Dividend Yield0.6%0.0%0.8%0.0%1.4%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.5%-0.5%4.4%-0.7%1.6%
D/E0.00.20.10.10.70.1
Net D/E-0.00.20.10.10.70.1

Returns

ODFLXPOJBHTFDXFRMedian
NameOld Domi.XPO JB Hunt .FedEx Fr.Ryder Sy. 
1M Rtn-2.3%4.7%-4.8%17.0%20.4%4.7%
3M Rtn-16.5%-1.1%-16.3%-5.0%9.3%-5.0%
6M Rtn-8.0%-2.6%-6.1%-12.6%23.6%-6.1%
12M Rtn26.3%35.4%33.1%-12.6%71.8%33.1%
3Y Rtn-8.6%145.0%30.6%-12.6%201.6%30.6%
1M Excs Rtn-0.0%7.1%-2.5%19.3%22.7%7.1%
3M Excs Rtn-17.0%-1.6%-16.1%-4.9%9.2%-4.9%
6M Excs Rtn-12.8%-7.4%-10.9%-17.3%18.8%-10.9%
12M Excs Rtn18.7%32.6%24.4%-23.1%61.0%24.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-85.3%98.3%-45.2%-95.0%143.9%-45.2%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Less-than-truckload (LTL) services5,4465,7615,8056,1775,177
Other services5054618379
Total5,4965,8155,8666,2605,256


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$176.23 
Market Cap ($ Bil)36.6 
First Trading Date10/24/1991 
Distance from 52W High-29.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$182.91$201.31
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-3.6%-12.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility30.5%38.3%
Downside Capture139.99103.72
Upside Capture17.35122.13
Correlation (S&P 500)16.0%30.9%
ODFL Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.060.350.710.730.931.09
Up Beta0.170.471.040.470.521.16
Down Beta-0.14-0.26-0.570.410.800.79
Up Capture5%2%41%60%130%113%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days12223163134390
Down Capture16%113%160%118%103%108%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days10213363117362

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ODFL
ODFL29.3%38.3%0.74-
Sector ETF (XLI)10.7%17.3%0.4244.8%
Equity (SPY)11.6%12.8%0.5730.8%
Gold (GLD)-2.3%28.6%-0.099.3%
Commodities (DBC)43.1%20.9%1.60-20.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5035.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.8%43.6%-0.666.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ODFL
ODFL2.2%37.1%0.14-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.7%17.6%0.5060.1%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.1%0.5254.4%
Gold (GLD)16.5%19.0%0.695.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%19.6%0.313.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0545.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%51.6%0.2621.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ODFL
ODFL22.9%33.4%0.70-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.1%0.5860.9%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7257.8%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.5%0.574.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%18.1%0.3413.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2242.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.7%66.3%1.0112.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-0.8%
Average Daily Volume1.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity207.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/28/2026-7.3%  
7/29/2026-1.5%-3.1%-11.9%
4/29/2026-5.6%-11.6%-0.4%
2/4/20269.9%2.5%11.2%
10/29/20250.0%3.9%-0.9%
7/30/2025-9.7%-9.2%-5.1%
4/23/20250.8%-1.6%8.0%
2/5/20255.4%12.0%-3.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121515
# Negative1288
Median Positive2.5%5.6%7.4%
Median Negative-4.7%-5.0%-6.4%
Max Positive10.3%12.0%11.8%
Max Negative-11.0%-17.1%-21.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/28/2026-7.3%  
7/29/2026-1.5%-3.1%-11.9%
4/29/2026-5.6%-11.6%-0.4%
2/4/20269.9%2.5%11.2%
10/29/20250.0%3.9%-0.9%
7/30/2025-9.7%-9.2%-5.1%
4/23/20250.8%-1.6%8.0%
2/5/20255.4%12.0%-3.2%
10/23/2024-5.5%0.9%7.4%
7/24/20240.4%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%
7/26/20236.4%4.4%4.4%
4/26/2023-10.0%-7.0%-11.5%
2/1/202310.3%9.7%6.6%
10/26/20220.2%-0.4%8.4%
7/27/20220.1%7.7%6.7%
4/27/2022-0.0%3.5%-7.6%
2/2/20225.9%1.4%6.1%
10/27/2021-0.6%6.5%10.2%
7/28/2021-0.1%5.6%10.3%
4/22/20211.6%4.3%7.3%
2/4/20213.3%5.7%11.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121515
# Negative1288
Median Positive2.5%5.6%7.4%
Median Negative-4.7%-5.0%-6.4%
Max Positive10.3%12.0%11.8%
Max Negative-11.0%-17.1%-21.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/26/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/26/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/24/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/26/202010-K
09/30/201911/04/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/29/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 380.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 380.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures for Real Estate and Service Center Expansion ProjectsReported 180.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 180.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures for Tractors and TrailersReported 155.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 155.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures for Information Technology and Other AssetsReported 45.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 45.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Real Estate and Service Center Expansion ExpendituresReported 180.00 Mil    
2026 Tractors and Trailers ExpendituresReported 155.00 Mil    
2026 Information Technology and Other Assets ExpendituresReported 45.00 Mil    
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 380.00 Mil 43.4% RaisedGuidance: 265.00 Mil for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 265.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 265.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 DividendsReported 0.29    
2026 Real Estate and Service Center ExpansionReported 125.00 Mil    
2026 Tractors and TrailersReported 95.00 Mil    
2026 Information Technology and Other AssetsReported 45.00 Mil    
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 265.00 Mil -41.1% Lower NewActual: 450.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Overbey, Cecil E JRSVP - Strategic DevelopmentDirectSell8262026198.3919,9523,958,2774,512,579Form
2Gantt, Greg C DirectSell5052026191.5222,1074,233,82616,958,860Form
3Kelley, Christopher JamesSVP - Operations401(k) planSell3172026200.438016,034840,403Form
4Congdon, Earl EChair Emeritus & Sr. AdvisorEarl E. Congdon Trust - 1990Sell2272026196.1325,0004,903,174424,048,629Form
5Congdon, David SExecutive ChairmanDavid S. Congdon Revocable Trust Dated 12/3/91Sell2232026194.7752,00010,127,840138,829,314Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Overbey, Cecil E JRSVP - Strategic DevelopmentDirectSell8262026198.3919,9523,958,2774,512,579Form
2Gantt, Greg C DirectSell5052026191.5222,1074,233,82616,958,860Form
3Kelley, Christopher JamesSVP - Operations401(k) planSell3172026200.438016,034840,403Form
4Congdon, Earl EChair Emeritus & Sr. AdvisorEarl E. Congdon Trust - 1990Sell2272026196.1325,0004,903,174424,048,629Form
5Congdon, David SExecutive ChairmanDavid S. Congdon Revocable Trust Dated 12/3/91Sell2232026194.7752,00010,127,840138,829,314Form
6Gabosch, Bradley R DirectSell2192026194.273,134608,8422,190,977Form
7Gantt, Greg C DirectSell2102026196.4312,0242,361,87421,736,551Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 3, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Quantum Capital Management, LLC / NJ$73.5 Mil9.4%34TRIM -38.4%13F
Wedgewood Partners Inc$22.3 Mil4.6%22TRIM -5.1%13F
Partners Group Holding AG$36.0 Mil2.7%50TRIM -5.4%13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$25.8 Mil1.8%49TRIM -36.8%13F
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$9.6 Mil1.5%41ADD +16.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$9.6 Mil1.5%41ADD +16.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc.$86.1 Mil5.0%33ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Quantum Capital Management, LLC / NJ$73.5 Mil9.4%34TRIM -38.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$25.8 Mil1.8%49TRIM -36.8%Mar 31, 202613F
Partners Group Holding AG$36.0 Mil2.7%50TRIM -5.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Wedgewood Partners Inc$22.3 Mil4.6%22TRIM -5.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Quantum Capital Management, LLC / NJ$73.5 Mil9.4%34TRIM -38.4%13F
Partners Group Holding AG$36.0 Mil2.7%50TRIM -5.4%13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$25.8 Mil1.8%49TRIM -36.8%13F
Wedgewood Partners Inc$22.3 Mil4.6%22TRIM -5.1%13F
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$9.6 Mil1.5%41ADD +16.1%13F
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