
ODFL Stock Forecast & Price Target
ODFL Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Old Dominion Freight Line has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a year-over-year revenue per hundredweight (revenue/cwt) increase of 4.7% in the third quarter, supported by a 3.4% increase in the previous quarter, indicating robust pricing power driven by its competitive value proposition. Additionally, the company expects a sequential improvement in operating ratio, projecting an increase of 250 to 350 basis points in the fourth quarter, which reflects effective cost management amid favorable market conditions. With excess capacity nearing historical highs and ongoing improvements expected in end-market health, Old Dominion Freight Line is positioned to capitalize on operational leverage, enhancing its overall profitability further.
Bears say
Old Dominion Freight Line has exhibited a negative trend in key performance metrics, with 3Q shipments per day decreasing by 7.9% year-over-year and 1.6% sequentially from 2Q25. The company also reported significant declines in tonnage, with year-over-year tonnage per day down 8.3% in July, 9.2% in August, and approximately 9.5% in September, showcasing an ongoing deterioration in demand. Additionally, revenue trends indicate a decline, with October revenue per day decreasing by 6.5-7.0% year-over-year, further emphasizing challenges in maintaining operational performance and profitability.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Old Dominion Freight Line and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
ODFL Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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