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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE (ODFL)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE.

Research analysts who have asked questions during OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE earnings calls.

JS

Jason Seidl

TD Cowen

10 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CSX +17 more
JC

Jonathan Chappell

Evercore ISI

10 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ASC, CHRW, CNI +20 more
JA

Jordan Alliger

Goldman Sachs

10 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CSX, FDX +13 more
Ken Hoexter

Ken Hoexter

BofA Securities

10 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CNI +21 more
RS

Ravi Shanker

Morgan Stanley

10 questions for ODFL

Also covers: AAL, ALGT, ALK +27 more
SG

Scott Group

Wolfe Research

10 questions for ODFL

Also covers: AAL, ALGT, ALK +35 more
Bascome Majors

Bascome Majors

Susquehanna Financial Group

8 questions for ODFL

Also covers: CHRW, CNI, CSX +20 more
Christian Wetherbee

Christian Wetherbee

Wells Fargo

8 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CNI +14 more
Eric Morgan

Eric Morgan

Barclays

8 questions for ODFL

Also covers: CSX, JBHT, KNX +3 more
RH

Richa Harnain

Deutsche Bank

8 questions for ODFL

Also covers: CHRW, CSX, FDX +7 more
Stephanie Moore

Stephanie Moore

Jefferies

8 questions for ODFL

Also covers: APG, ARCB, ARMK +30 more
TW

Tom Wadewitz

UBS Group

7 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CNI +19 more
AR

Ariel Rosa

Citigroup

6 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CNI +16 more
BO

Brian Ossenbeck

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

6 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CNI +18 more
DI

Daniel Imbro

Stephens Inc.

6 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CNI +23 more
JB

J. Bruce Chan

Stifel

6 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CENN, CHRW +14 more
Reed Seay

Reed Seay

Stephens Inc.

4 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, FDX +5 more
Jeffrey Kauffman

Jeffrey Kauffman

Vertical Research Partners

3 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CHRW, CMI +14 more
Thomas Wadewitz

Thomas Wadewitz

UBS

3 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ALK, ARCB, CHRW +20 more
AR

Ari Rosa

Citigroup Inc.

2 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CP, CSX +4 more
BO

Brandon Oglenski

Barclays

2 questions for ODFL

Also covers: AAL, ALGT, ALK +21 more
BC

Bruce Chan

Stifel Financial Corp.

2 questions for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, FDX, UPS +1 more
Christopher Kuhn

Christopher Kuhn

The Benchmark Company

2 questions for ODFL

Also covers: FWRD, HUBG, SAIA +1 more
JK

Jeff Kauffman

Vertical Research

2 questions for ODFL

Also covers: WNC
CW

Chris Wetherbee

Wells Fargo & Company

1 question for ODFL

Also covers: ARCB, CNI, CP +10 more
CW

Chris Wetherby

Wells Fargo

1 question for ODFL

Joe Hafling

Joe Hafling

Jefferies

1 question for ODFL

Also covers: UNP
Tyler Brown

Tyler Brown

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

1 question for ODFL

Also covers: CLH, CWST, MLM +7 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ODFL.

Old Dominion Freight Line reports Q4 2025 results
ODFL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • Revenue of $1.31 billion in Q4 2025, down 5.7% year-over-year, driven by a 10.7% decline in LTL tons per day partially offset by a 5.6% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight (4.9% ex-fuel); operating ratio widened to 76.7% (+80 bps).
  • Maintained best-in-class service with 99% on-time performance and a 0.1% cargo claims ratio, while leveraging technology and cost discipline to keep direct operating costs at 53% of revenue despite lower network density.
  • Generated $310.2 million of cash from operations in Q4; deployed $124.9 million to share repurchases and $58.4 million to dividends, with the Q1 2026 dividend raised 3.6% to $0.29 per share.
  • Provided Q1 2026 guidance of $1.25–1.30 billion in revenue and a sequential operating ratio increase of ~150 bps, expressing cautious optimism about demand recovery amid capacity readiness.
3 days ago
Old Dominion reports Q4 2025 earnings
ODFL
Earnings
Share Buyback
Dividends
  • Revenue of $1.31 billion, down 5.7% year-over-year; operating ratio increased to 76.7%
  • Delivered 99% on-time service and 0.1% cargo claims ratio, underscoring service quality
  • Generated $310.2 million cash from operations in Q4; capex of $45.7 million; share repurchases of $124.9 million; dividends paid of $58.4 million
  • Declared a $0.29 per share dividend for Q1 2026 (up 3.6%); effective tax rate was 24.8% in Q4
3 days ago
Old Dominion reports Q4 2025 results
ODFL
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Revenue of $1.31 billion, down 5.7% y/y, driven by a 10.7% decline in LTL tons/day partially offset by a 5.6% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight.
  • Operating ratio of 76.7%, up 80 bps y/y, with direct operating costs at 53% of revenue and overhead costs rising 140 bps due to deleveraging and increased depreciation.
  • Cash flow from operations of $310.2 million; capex of $45.7 million; returned $124.9 million to shareholders via share repurchases and paid $58.4 million in dividends in Q4 2025.
  • Q1 2026 guidance: revenue expected between $1.25 billion and $1.30 billion, operating ratio to rise ~150 bps, and quarterly dividend set at $0.29 per share (+3.6% y/y).
3 days ago
Old Dominion Freight Line reports Q4 2025 financial results
ODFL
Earnings
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • Reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.307 B (down 5.7% YoY) and EPS of $1.09, with net income of $229.5 M (12.8% decrease).
  • Declared a Q1 2026 cash dividend of $0.29 per share, a 3.6% increase from Q1 2025.
  • Operating ratio rose to 76.7% in Q4 2025 from 75.9% a year ago.
  • Generated $310.2 M of net cash from operations in Q4 and incurred $45.7 M in capital expenditures; 2026 capex guidance approx $265 M.
  • Returned capital via $730.3 M of share repurchases and $235.6 M in dividends during 2025.
3 days ago
Old Dominion Freight Line reports November revenue decline amid LTL volume drop
ODFL
Demand Weakening
  • Old Dominion posted a 4.4% decline in November 2025 revenue per day, driven by a 10.0% drop in LTL tons per day amid economic softness.
  • LTL volume pressures stemmed from a 9.4% decrease in daily shipments and a 0.6% decline in weight per shipment.
  • Effective yield management drove a 5.9% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight quarter-to-date (5.2% ex-fuel), highlighting pricing resilience.
  • The company maintains strong profitability, over 250 service centers and 11,000 tractors, and retains a Buy rating with a $170 target despite revenue headwinds.
Dec 3, 2025, 12:08 AM
Old Dominion Freight Line provides Q4 2025 operating update
ODFL
Demand Weakening
  • November 2025 revenue per day fell 4.4% year-over-year, driven by a 10.0% decline in LTL tons per day.
  • The drop in tons per day was due to a 9.4% decrease in shipments per day and a 0.6% decrease in weight per shipment.
  • Through the quarter-to-date, LTL revenue per hundredweight increased 5.9%, and excluding fuel surcharges rose 5.2%, year-over-year.
  • CEO Marty Freeman cited domestic economic softness for lower volumes while emphasizing yield management and service quality as strategic priorities.
  • The release contains a forward-looking statements disclaimer under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
Dec 2, 2025, 10:17 PM
Old Dominion Freight Line reports Q3 2025 earnings
ODFL
Earnings
Demand Weakening
Share Buyback
  • Revenue was $1.41 billion, down 4.3% YoY, driven by a 9.0% drop in LTL tons/day partly offset by a 4.7% rise in revenue per hundredweight.
  • Operating ratio rose 160 bps to 74.3% as lower volumes deleveraged fixed overhead and increased depreciation costs.
  • Cash flow from operations was $437.5 million; capital expenditures totaled $94 million; share repurchases were $180.8 million; dividends paid amounted to $58.7 million in Q3.
  • Early October trends show revenue/day down 6.5%–7% and LTL tons/day down 11.6%, implying a 250–350 bps sequential increase in operating ratio for Q4 if current trends persist.
Oct 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
Old Dominion Freight Line reports Q3 2025 earnings
ODFL
Earnings
Demand Weakening
Share Buyback
  • Q3 revenue of $1.41 billion, down 4.3% year-over-year; LTL tons/day –9.0%, partially offset by a 4.7% increase in yield per hundredweight.
  • Operating ratio of 74.3%, a 160 bps increase year-over-year due to deleveraging from lower revenue and higher overhead and depreciation costs.
  • Q3 operating cash flow of $437.5 million; capital expenditures of $94 million; share repurchases of $180.8 million; dividends of $58.7 million.
  • Early-quarter demand remains weak: October revenue per day down 6.5–7%, LTL tons per day down 11.6%, reflecting continued softness.
Oct 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
Old Dominion Freight Line reports Q3 2025 results
ODFL
Earnings
Share Buyback
Demand Weakening
  • Revenue of $1.41 billion, down 4.3% YoY, reflecting a 9.0% decline in LTL tons/day partially offset by a 4.7% increase in yield.
  • Operating ratio rose to 74.3% (+160 bps) due to deleveraging from lower revenue and increased overhead; direct costs were flat YoY.
  • Cash flow from operations of $437.5 million, CapEx of $94 million, share repurchases of $180.8 million, and dividends of $58.7 million in Q3.
  • Maintained 99% on-time service and 0.1% cargo claims, earning #1 national LTL provider designation for the 16th consecutive year and top rankings in 23 of 28 surveyed categories.
Oct 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
Old Dominion Freight Line reports Q3 2025 earnings
ODFL
Earnings
Demand Weakening
  • Diluted EPS of $1.28, down 10.5% year-over-year in Q3 2025
  • Total revenue of $1.406 billion, a 4.3% decrease from Q3 2024
  • Operating income of $360.8 million with an operating ratio of 74.3%, up 160 bps year-over-year
  • LTL tons per day fell 9.0%, while LTL revenue per hundredweight increased 4.7%, reflecting yield improvements amid volume softness
  • YTD diluted EPS of $3.74 on $4.189 billion revenue, down 12.0% and 5.4%, respectively
Oct 29, 2025, 1:12 PM