Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$189.55 -0.37 (-0.19%)

As of 01/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Old Dominion Freight Line - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
16

Buy
4

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Old Dominion Freight Line in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 16 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ODFL.

Consensus Price Target

$201.50
6.30% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Old Dominion Freight Line, the average price target is $201.50. The highest price target for ODFL is $241.00, while the lowest price target for ODFL is $168.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.30% from the current price of $189.55.

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ODFL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	16 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$201.50	$204.00	$199.44	$197.95
Forecasted Upside	6.30% Upside	12.48% Upside	5.71% Upside	-1.45% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

ODFL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ODFL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Old Dominion Freight Line Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Old Dominion Freight Line	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.19	2.61	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.30% Upside	36.13% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ODFL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/17/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$220.00 ➝ $210.00	+10.77%
1/16/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Ken Hoexter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$237.00 ➝ $204.00	+8.06%
1/15/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	J. Bruce Chan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$178.00 ➝ $176.00	-6.35%
1/10/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephanie Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$185.00 ➝ $190.00	+8.15%
1/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$195.00 ➝ $185.00	+2.72%
1/7/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Positive ➝ Neutral	$218.00 ➝ $195.00	+6.75%
12/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$213.00 ➝ $235.00	+16.87%
12/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$186.00 ➝ $205.00	+0.03%
12/4/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$240.00 ➝ $240.00	+11.08%
11/12/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$201.00 ➝ $241.00	+5.35%
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11/12/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
10/24/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$203.00 ➝ $196.00	+2.48%
10/24/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	F. Chamoun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$210.00 ➝ $205.00	+7.45%
10/24/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$204.00 ➝ $200.00	+6.01%
10/3/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Chappell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$199.00 ➝ $188.00	-2.33%
9/11/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
7/25/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$190.00 ➝ $209.00	+0.51%
7/8/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$174.00 ➝ $168.00	-6.42%
5/8/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Holland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/29/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold	$175.00	-4.07%
4/25/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$202.00 ➝ $205.00	+5.66%
11/27/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$237.50 ➝ $193.00	-4.53%
7/27/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$152.00 ➝ $187.50	-10.87%
6/30/2023	3M Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
6/30/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/27/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/27/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
2/2/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform	$145.50 ➝ $163.00	-13.33%
2/2/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$133.50 ➝ $166.00	-9.69%
2/2/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$162.50 ➝ $200.00	+8.81%

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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, January 19, 2025. 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

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

Strong Institutional Ownership: Approximately 77.82% of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. stock is owned by institutional investors, indicating confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.
Recent Stock Performance: The current stock price is $180.64, which is a significant point for investors to consider, especially given the company's market cap of $38.57 billion and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting strong financial health.
Positive Analyst Ratings: The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price averaging $204.12, indicating that analysts see potential for price appreciation in the near term.
Expanding Market Presence: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload motor carrier, providing essential transportation services across the U.S. and North America, which positions it well in a growing logistics market.
Recent Increases in Institutional Holdings: Notable increases in holdings by firms like Principal Financial Group Inc. (up 26.9%) and Versant Capital Management Inc. (up 45.5%) reflect growing confidence in the company's future performance.

Old Dominion Freight Line
Bear Case

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

Pessimistic Analyst Forecasts: Wells Fargo recently cut its price target for the stock from $195.00 to $185.00, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's near-term performance.
High Price-to-Earnings Ratio: The company has a P/E ratio of 31.58, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Market Volatility: The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of $165.49 and a high of $233.26, suggesting that it may be subject to market volatility that could impact investor returns.
Recent Downgrades: Several analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, with firms like Argus moving from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
Potential Economic Headwinds: As a transportation company, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. may be affected by broader economic conditions, including rising fuel costs and supply chain disruptions, which could impact profitability.

ODFL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Old Dominion Freight Line is $201.50, with a high forecast of $241.00 and a low forecast of $168.00.
: 21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Old Dominion Freight Line in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 16 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ODFL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ODFL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Old Dominion Freight Line's stock has a predicted upside of 6.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Old Dominion Freight Line's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Old Dominion Freight Line has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Old Dominion Freight Line less than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating for Old Dominion Freight Line is Hold while the average consensus rating for "transportation" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ODFL compares to other companies.

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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Stock Forecast & Price Target