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NASDAQ:ODFL

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$204.52
+7.77 (+3.95%)
(As of 09/19/2024 ET)

About Old Dominion Freight Line Stock (NASDAQ:ODFL)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$201.96
$206.54
50-Day Range
$184.82
$210.18
52-Week Range
$165.49
$227.80
Volume
2.15 million shs
Average Volume
1.57 million shs
Market Capitalization
$44.44 billion
P/E Ratio
36.01
Dividend Yield
0.51%
Price Target
$201.83
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload motor carrier in the United States and North America. The company offers regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services, as well as expedited transportation. It also provides various value-added services, including container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting. As of December 31, 2023, it owned and operated 10,791 tractors, 31,233 linehaul trailers, and 15,181 pickup and delivery trailers; 46 fleet maintenance centers; and 257 service centers. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina.

Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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Overall MarketRank™: 77th Percentile

Old Dominion Freight Line scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 62nd out of 130 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Old Dominion Freight Line has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.35, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Old Dominion Freight Line has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Old Dominion Freight Line's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Old Dominion Freight Line are expected to grow by 14.72% in the coming year, from $5.64 to $6.47 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Old Dominion Freight Line is 36.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.24.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Old Dominion Freight Line is 36.01, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 21.28.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Old Dominion Freight Line has a PEG Ratio of 3.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Old Dominion Freight Line has a P/B Ratio of 10.47. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Old Dominion Freight Line's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.76% of the outstanding shares of Old Dominion Freight Line have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Old Dominion Freight Line has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Old Dominion Freight Line has recently increased by 3.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Old Dominion Freight Line has a dividend yield of 0.54%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Old Dominion Freight Line does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Old Dominion Freight Line is 18.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Old Dominion Freight Line will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.07% next year. This indicates that Old Dominion Freight Line will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Old Dominion Freight Line's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.76% of the outstanding shares of Old Dominion Freight Line have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Old Dominion Freight Line has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Old Dominion Freight Line has recently increased by 3.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Old Dominion Freight Line has a news sentiment score of 0.65. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Old Dominion Freight Line this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for ODFL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 1 people have added Old Dominion Freight Line to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -96% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Old Dominion Freight Line insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $7,985,668.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 9.90% of the stock of Old Dominion Freight Line is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    77.82% of the stock of Old Dominion Freight Line is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Old Dominion Freight Line's insider trading history.

ODFL Stock News Headlines

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ODFL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Old Dominion Freight Line's stock was trading at $202.6650 at the start of the year. Since then, ODFL stock has increased by 0.9% and is now trading at $204.52.
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODFL) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The transportation company reported $1.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.45 by $0.03. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Old Dominion Freight Line's stock split before market open on Thursday, March 28th 2024. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, February 16th 2024. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, March 27th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Old Dominion Freight Line's board initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, July 26th 2023, which permits the company to repurchase $3,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 6.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Top institutional shareholders of Old Dominion Freight Line include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.86%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.77%), Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.54%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.48%). Insiders that own company stock include David S Congdon, David J Bates, John D Kasarda, Bradley R Gabosch, Thomas A Stith III, Steven W Hartsell and Leo H Suggs.
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Shares of ODFL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Old Dominion Freight Line investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), Home Depot (HD), PayPal (PYPL), Mastercard (MA) and Intel (INTC).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/24/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend
9/04/2024
Dividend Payable
9/18/2024
Today
9/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/23/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Trucking, except local
Sub-Industry
Trucking
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ODFL
CUSIP
67958010
Employees
22,902
Year Founded
1934

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$201.83
High Stock Price Target
$225.00
Low Stock Price Target
$168.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-1.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.35
Research Coverage
20 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.24 billion
Pretax Margin
28.33%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.97 billion
Cash Flow
$7.77 per share
Book Value
$19.54 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
195,774,000
Market Cap
$44.44 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.99

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Should I Buy Old Dominion Freight Line Stock? ODFL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Old Dominion Freight Line pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Old Dominion Freight Line
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.:

  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has a strong financial performance with a consistent revenue growth trend over recent periods, indicating stability and potential for long-term growth.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend, providing investors with a steady income stream and demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Insiders own a significant portion of the company's stock, showing confidence in the business's future prospects and aligning interests with shareholders.
  • Analysts have provided positive ratings and price targets for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., suggesting favorable market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • Despite a recent dip in stock price, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has a strong market position and a solid track record, making it a resilient investment option.

Old Dominion Freight Line
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s stock price has experienced a recent decline, indicating potential volatility and market uncertainty that could impact investor returns.
  • The company operates in the transportation industry, which is subject to economic fluctuations and regulatory challenges, posing risks to financial performance and stock stability.
  • While the company has a solid dividend payout ratio, the yield may be relatively low compared to other investment opportunities, potentially limiting income generation for investors.
  • Analysts have issued mixed ratings for Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., with some suggesting caution or a hold position, highlighting uncertainties in the company's future performance.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. faces competition from other players in the logistics and transportation sector, which could impact market share and profitability in a competitive market environment.

This page (NASDAQ:ODFL) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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