Dec 2, 2025 5:15 PM Eastern Standard Time Adam N. SatterfieldExecutive Vice President andChief Financial Officer(336) 822-5721 Industry: Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Fourth Quarter 2025 Share THOMASVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload ("LTL†) operating metrics for November 2025. Revenue per day decreased by 4.4% as compared to November 2024 due to a 10.0% decrease in LTL tons per day that was partially offs ...

Core Insights - Pelican Bay Capital Management (PBCM) reported a 7.8% return for its Concentrated Value Strategy in Q3 2025, outperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index which returned 5.3% during the same period [1] - Year-to-date, PBCM's fund returned 11.2%, slightly below the index's 11.6% return [1] Company Overview: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODFL) - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leader in the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight market, providing regional, inter-regional, and national services [3] - The stock closed at $137.69 on November 6, 2025, with a market capitalization of $28.938 billion [2] - Over the last 52 weeks, Old Dominion's shares have decreased by 39.10%, while its one-month return was 2.52% [2] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Old Dominion reported revenue of $1.41 billion, reflecting a 4.3% decline from the previous year [4] - The number of hedge funds holding Old Dominion increased from 33 to 51 in the second quarter of 2025, indicating growing interest [4] Investment Strategy - PBCM replaced Kinsale with Old Dominion in its portfolio, emphasizing its leadership in the LTL freight market [3] - Despite acknowledging Old Dominion's potential, PBCM suggests that certain AI stocks may offer better upside potential and lower downside risk [4]

Core Insights - Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) is a major player in the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) market with a market cap of $31.2 billion, offering a range of logistics services [1][2] Financial Performance - ODFL stock has decreased by 37.3% from its all-time high of $233.26 on November 11, 2024, and has dropped 12.9% over the past three months, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 8.2% gains during the same period [3] - Year-to-date, ODFL stock has declined by 17.1% and 23.5% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 has surged by 11.1% and 18.9% respectively [4] - Following the release of disappointing Q2 results on July 30, ODFL's stock fell nearly 9.7% in one trading session, with LTL tons per day decreasing by 9.3% and total revenues dropping by 6.1% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, missing consensus estimates [5] - ODFL's earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter fell 14.2% year-over-year to $1.27, also missing consensus estimates by 1.6% [5] Market Position - ODFL has significantly underperformed compared to its peer, XPO, Inc., which experienced a 66 basis points decline year-to-date and a 28.7% increase over the past 52 weeks [6] - Among 23 analysts covering ODFL, the consensus rating is a "Hold," with a mean price target of $162.19, indicating a 10.9% upside potential from current price levels [6]

Company Overview - Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) has a market capitalization of approximately $35 billion[6] - The company generated $5.8 billion in revenue in 2024[6] - ODFL is the 2nd largest LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) carrier with a 12% to 13% market share[6] - As of March 31, 2025, ODFL has 21,818 full-time active non-union employees, 10,735 tractors, and 46,260 trailers[6,7] - The company operates 261 service centers across 48 states[6] Financial Performance & Strategy - ODFL focuses on growing market segments, delivering superior customer service, and maintaining pricing discipline[14] - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position and take care of its employees[14] - From 2014-2024, ODFL invested $2.5 billion in service center additions and expansions, increasing service centers by 18% and door count by 50%[14] - Capital expenditures are typically between 10% to 15% of total annual revenue[30] Operational Excellence - ODFL's on-time service has improved from 94% in 2002 to 99% in 2024[14] - The cargo claims ratio has declined from 1.5% in 2002 to 0.1% in 2024[14] Q1 2025 Financial Highlights - Revenue decreased by 5.8%[50] - The operating ratio increased by 190 basis points to 75.4%[50] - Diluted earnings per share decreased by 11.2%[50]