Landstar System (LSTR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Landstar System, Inc. is a global transportation logistics company that provides a broad array of supply chain solutions through an asset-light business model. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company leverages a network of independent sales agents and third-party capacity providers to arrange shipments rather than operating a fleet of company-owned trucks. This model allows Landstar to offer flexible, scalable services tailored to customer needs while minimizing fixed-cost exposure.

The company’s service portfolio includes full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, air and ocean freight forwarding, expedited shipping, and specialized transportation for oversized or high-value cargo. Landstar’s proprietary technology platform supports real-time shipment tracking, automated carrier selection, and detailed reporting, enabling customers to optimize routes, manage risk, and maintain visibility across complex supply chains. The firm also offers insurance and risk-management solutions to safeguard shipments and provide peace of mind.

Landstar’s operations span North America and extend globally through strategic partnerships and a network of agents. In the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the company facilitates cross-border transportation and customs brokerage services. Internationally, Landstar collaborates with local agents and carriers to coordinate air and ocean freight, ensuring seamless movement of goods across multiple continents. Key industries served include automotive, retail, manufacturing, energy, and government sectors.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Jim Gattoni, Landstar emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The company’s decentralized agent model encourages entrepreneurial initiative and fosters strong customer relationships. A commitment to rigorous safety standards and ongoing training programs has earned Landstar recognition for its driver safety performance. The board of directors and executive team maintain a focus on technological innovation and operational excellence to support long-term growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $141.61 to $145.43
• 50-Day Range: $131.71 to $146.55
• 52-Week Range: $128.99 to $196.86
• Volume: 481,740 shs
• Average Volume: 303,989 shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.03 billion
• P/E Ratio: 28.53
• Dividend Yield: 1.11%
• Price Target: $151.31
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Landstar System Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Landstar System scored higher than 84% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 37th out of 124 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Landstar System has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 1 buy rating, 13 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Landstar System has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 20.49%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Landstar System are expected to grow by 20.49% in the coming year, from $6.10 to $7.35 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Landstar System is 28.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Landstar System is 28.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 12.92.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Landstar System has a P/B Ratio of 5.23. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.16% of the float of Landstar System has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Landstar System has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Landstar System has recently increased by 9.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Landstar System pays a meaningful dividend of 1.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Landstar System has been increasing its dividend for 10 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Landstar System is 31.68%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Landstar System will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.77% next year. This indicates that Landstar System will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -5.11

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.16% of the float of Landstar System has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Landstar System has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Landstar System has recently increased by 9.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.96

News Sentiment

Landstar System has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Landstar System this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Landstar System insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.81% of the stock of Landstar System is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.95% of the stock of Landstar System is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LSTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LSTR shares performed this year?

Landstar System's stock was trading at $171.86 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, LSTR shares have decreased by 16.3% and is now trading at $143.8590.

How were Landstar System's earnings last quarter?

Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 13th. The transportation company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.92 by $0.07. Landstar System's quarterly revenue was down 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Landstar System's major shareholders?

Landstar System's top institutional shareholders include Parallel Advisors LLC and Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include James B Gattoni, Michael K Kneller, Ricardo S Coro, Joseph J Beacom and James P Todd.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Landstar System?

Shares of LSTR 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Landstar System own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Landstar System investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/13/2025
• Record date for 6/24 Dividend: 6/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/24 Dividend: 6/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/24/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - TRUCK
• Sub-Industry: Trucking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LSTR
• CIK: 853816
• Web: www.landstar.com
• Phone: (904) 398-9400
• Fax: 904-390-1437
• Employees: 1,441
• Year Founded: 1988

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $152.00
• High Stock Price Target: $195.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $125.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.13
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.05
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.23
• Forward P/E Ratio: 23.37
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $195.95 million
• Net Margins: 3.72%
• Pretax Margin: 4.84%
• Return on Equity: 18.23%
• Return on Assets: 10.15%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.07
• Current Ratio: 2.03
• Quick Ratio: 2.03

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.80 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.04
• Cash Flow: $6.99 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.39
• Book Value: $27.53 per share
• Price / Book: 5.18

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 34,946,000
• Free Float: 34,663,000
• Market Cap: $4.98 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.88