Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)
NASDAQ:ODFL
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ODFL Stock Chart & Stats
$217.76
$0.03(0.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$217.76
$0.03(0.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$126.01 - $233.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume174.52K
Average Volume (3M)2.00M
Market Cap
$46.82B
Enterprise Value$46.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$288.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$40.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)46.6
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.79
Shares Outstanding207,968,280
10 Day Avg. Volume1,837,152
30 Day Avg. Volume1,999,719
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.68
Price to Book (P/B)7.63
Price to Sales (P/S)5.99
P/FCF Ratio34.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit27.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$218.11Price Target Upside0.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)5.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and a large equity base provide durable financial flexibility across freight cycles. This allows ODFL to fund capex, sustain dividends and buybacks, absorb transitory revenue shocks, and avoid refinancing stress, supporting long-term stability and strategic optionality.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating cash flow and near‑$1B free cash flow underpin capital allocation choices and resilience. High cash conversion funds network investments and shareholder returns while lowering reliance on external funding, supporting sustainable operations and investment in service capacity over ensuing quarters.
Service Quality & Pricing DisciplineBest‑in‑class service metrics and consistent yield gains create durable competitive advantage. High on‑time performance and low claims support premium pricing, customer retention and the ability to selectively win profitable bids, positioning ODFL to capture market share as volume recovers over months.
Bears Say
Sustained Volume WeaknessPersistent declines in tonnage and shipments erode the revenue base and reduce fixed‑cost absorption. Even with pricing gains, weaker volumes limit top‑line growth and prevent operating leverage, making margin recovery dependent on demand normalization that could take multiple quarters.
Operating Ratio And Cost PressureWorsening operating ratio and rising overhead and depreciation as a percent of revenue indicate de‑leverage when volumes fall. Structural cost items (depreciation, fringe benefits) limit near‑term margin improvement and mean cyclical recovery must be substantive to restore prior peak profitability.
Industry Excess CapacityMeaningful excess capacity across the network and industry suppresses pricing and utilization for an extended period. Overcapacity prolongs competitive pricing pressure, hampers volume recovery and reduces the speed at which ODFL can convert service advantage into sustainable revenue and margin growth.
Old Dominion Freight News
ODFL FAQ
What was Old Dominion Freight Line’s price range in the past 12 months?
Old Dominion Freight Line lowest stock price was $126.01 and its highest was $233.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Old Dominion Freight Line’s market cap?
Old Dominion Freight Line’s market cap is $46.82B.
When is Old Dominion Freight Line’s upcoming earnings report date?
Old Dominion Freight Line’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Old Dominion Freight Line’s earnings last quarter?
Old Dominion Freight Line released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.049 by $0.091.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Old Dominion Freight Line’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Old Dominion Freight Line pay dividends?
Old Dominion Freight Line pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.71%. See more information on Old Dominion Freight Line dividends here
What is Old Dominion Freight Line’s EPS estimate?
Old Dominion Freight Line’s EPS estimate is 1.46.
How many shares outstanding does Old Dominion Freight Line have?
Old Dominion Freight Line has 207,968,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Old Dominion Freight Line’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Old Dominion Freight Line reported an EPS of $1.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.049. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.6%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Old Dominion Freight Line?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ODFL
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Old Dominion Freight Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$218.11 (0.16% Upside)
$218.11 (0.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ODFL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 852.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Old Dominion Freight Line
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.
ODFL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operational and commercial positives (best-in-class service, disciplined yield gains, improving month-to-month tonnage in Feb–Mar, April revenue per day up ~7%, strong cash generation and continued strategic investments) are offset by meaningful volume declines (LTL tons per day down 7.7% YoY), a year-over-year revenue decline (-2.9%), an 80 bp deterioration in operating ratio to 76.2%, and ongoing cost pressures (overhead, depreciation, fuel, fringe benefits). Management is cautiously optimistic about sequential OR improvement into Q2 (historical 300–350 bp improvement) and market-share upside as demand normalizes, but near-term headwinds leave the narrative balanced.View all ODFL earnings summariesODFL Revenue Breakdown
99.09% LTL services
0.91% Other services
ODFL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$218.11
▲(0.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
8.02% Insiders
27.11% Mutual Funds
13.33% Other Institutional Investors
25.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors