Analyst Christian Wetherbee from Wells Fargo maintained a Sell rating on Old Dominion Freight (ODFL – Research Report) and keeping the price target at $185.00.
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Christian Wetherbee has given his Sell rating due to a combination of factors despite Old Dominion Freight’s recent performance. While the company reported earnings per share that exceeded both his and the consensus estimates, this positive outcome was overshadowed by a decline in year-over-year metrics. The revenue, though slightly above expectations, experienced a significant drop compared to the previous year, indicating potential underlying weaknesses.
Additionally, the operating ratio, a critical measure of efficiency, demonstrated a notable deterioration from the prior year. Even though it marginally surpassed the expected target, the overall year-over-year decline suggests challenges in maintaining operational efficiency. These factors contributed to the cautious stance, leading to the Sell rating despite the short-term beat in earnings.
ODFL’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $194.260 to $193.650, which is a -0.31% drop .