Question 1

Do analysts prefer LSTR or HTLD?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System currently has a consensus target price of $196.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.05%. Heartland Express has a consensus target price of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.25%. Given Landstar System's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Landstar System is more favorable than Heartland Express. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Landstar System 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Heartland Express 3 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 2

Is LSTR or HTLD a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Heartland Express pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Landstar System pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Heartland Express pays out -28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Landstar System has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Landstar System is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, LSTR or HTLD?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Heartland Express. Heartland Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Landstar System $4.74B 1.33 $115.01M $3.86 48.34 Heartland Express $805.71M 1.23 -$52.45M -$0.28 N/A

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LSTR or HTLD?

Accepted Answer

98.0% of Landstar System shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.5% of Heartland Express shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Landstar System shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 41.6% of Heartland Express shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is LSTR or HTLD more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.64% compared to Heartland Express' net margin of -2.98%. Landstar System's return on equity of 20.84% beat Heartland Express' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Landstar System 2.64% 20.84% 10.42% Heartland Express -2.98% -0.92% -0.58%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, LSTR or HTLD?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heartland Express has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to LSTR or HTLD?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Landstar System had 5 more articles in the media than Heartland Express. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Landstar System and 2 mentions for Heartland Express. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Heartland Express' score of 0.00 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Landstar System 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Heartland Express 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts rate HUBG or LSTR?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group presently has a consensus price target of $43.31, suggesting a potential upside of 6.33%. Landstar System has a consensus price target of $196.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.05%. Given Hub Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Hub Group is more favorable than Landstar System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hub Group 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.31 Landstar System 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29

Question 9

Is HUBG or LSTR a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Landstar System pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Landstar System has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Hub Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 10

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, HUBG or LSTR?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Hub Group. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Hub Group $3.95B 0.63 $103.99M $1.73 23.54 Landstar System $4.74B 1.33 $115.01M $3.86 48.34

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in HUBG or LSTR?

Accepted Answer

46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of Landstar System shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Landstar System shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is HUBG or LSTR more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.64% compared to Hub Group's net margin of 0.00%. Landstar System's return on equity of 20.84% beat Hub Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hub Group N/A N/A N/A Landstar System 2.64% 20.84% 10.42%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, HUBG or LSTR?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Landstar System has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to HUBG or LSTR?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hub Group had 36 more articles in the media than Landstar System. MarketBeat recorded 43 mentions for Hub Group and 7 mentions for Landstar System. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Hub Group's score of 0.04 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hub Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 39 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Landstar System 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer LSTR or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System currently has a consensus target price of $196.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.05%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a consensus target price of $286.30, indicating a potential upside of 3.94%. Given Landstar System's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Landstar System is more favorable than J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Landstar System 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 J.B. Hunt Transport Services 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 14 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.65

Question 16

Is LSTR or JBHT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Landstar System pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Landstar System has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and J.B. Hunt Transport Services has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has better valuation & earnings, LSTR or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has higher revenue and earnings than Landstar System. J.B. Hunt Transport Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Landstar System $4.74B 1.33 $115.01M $3.86 48.34 J.B. Hunt Transport Services $12.70B 2.04 $598.28M $7.06 39.02

Question 18

Do institutionals and insiders believe in LSTR or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

98.0% of Landstar System shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.9% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Landstar System shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is LSTR or JBHT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Landstar System's net margin of 2.64%. Landstar System's return on equity of 20.84% beat J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Landstar System 2.64% 20.84% 10.42% J.B. Hunt Transport Services 5.31% 18.75% 8.46%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, LSTR or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to LSTR or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 4 more articles in the media than Landstar System. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 7 mentions for Landstar System. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Landstar System's score of 1.54 indicating that J.B. Hunt Transport Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Landstar System 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive J.B. Hunt Transport Services 11 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend LSTR or MRTN?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System presently has a consensus target price of $196.00, indicating a potential upside of 5.05%. Marten Transport has a consensus target price of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.17%. Given Marten Transport's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Marten Transport is more favorable than Landstar System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Landstar System 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Marten Transport 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is LSTR or MRTN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Landstar System pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marten Transport pays out 141.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Landstar System has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has better earnings & valuation, LSTR or MRTN?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. Landstar System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Landstar System $4.74B 1.33 $115.01M $3.86 48.34 Marten Transport $883.65M 1.38 $17.44M $0.17 87.82

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LSTR or MRTN?

Accepted Answer

98.0% of Landstar System shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Landstar System shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is LSTR or MRTN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.64% compared to Marten Transport's net margin of 1.47%. Landstar System's return on equity of 20.84% beat Marten Transport's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Landstar System 2.64% 20.84% 10.42% Marten Transport 1.47% 1.65% 1.32%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, LSTR or MRTN?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor LSTR or MRTN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Landstar System had 1 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Landstar System and 6 mentions for Marten Transport. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Marten Transport's score of 1.28 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Landstar System 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Marten Transport 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend LSTR or ODFL?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System presently has a consensus target price of $196.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.05%. Old Dominion Freight Line has a consensus target price of $226.55, suggesting a potential upside of 9.72%. Given Old Dominion Freight Line's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Old Dominion Freight Line is more favorable than Landstar System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Landstar System 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Old Dominion Freight Line 2 Sell rating(s) 13 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.36

Question 30

Is LSTR or ODFL a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Old Dominion Freight Line pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Landstar System pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Old Dominion Freight Line pays out 22.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Landstar System has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Old Dominion Freight Line has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Landstar System is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has better valuation & earnings, LSTR or ODFL?

Accepted Answer

Old Dominion Freight Line has higher revenue and earnings than Landstar System. Old Dominion Freight Line is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Landstar System $4.74B 1.33 $115.01M $3.86 48.34 Old Dominion Freight Line $5.50B 7.79 $1.02B $5.19 39.78

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in LSTR or ODFL?

Accepted Answer

98.0% of Landstar System shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.8% of Old Dominion Freight Line shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Landstar System shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of Old Dominion Freight Line shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is LSTR or ODFL more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Old Dominion Freight Line has a net margin of 19.44% compared to Landstar System's net margin of 2.64%. Old Dominion Freight Line's return on equity of 24.87% beat Landstar System's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Landstar System 2.64% 20.84% 10.42% Old Dominion Freight Line 19.44% 24.87% 19.47%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, LSTR or ODFL?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Old Dominion Freight Line has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer LSTR or ODFL?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Old Dominion Freight Line had 10 more articles in the media than Landstar System. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Old Dominion Freight Line and 7 mentions for Landstar System. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Old Dominion Freight Line's score of 1.41 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Landstar System 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Old Dominion Freight Line 14 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	Landstar System	Ground Transportation Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$6.19B	$21.77B	$10.60B	$12.76B
Dividend Yield	0.96%	2.04%	97.23%	11.09%
P/E Ratio	48.34	43.15	26.64	24.19
Price / Sales	1.33	2.51	325.98	109.23
Price / Cash	30.65	42.68	24.38	53.23
Price / Book	7.57	3.05	4.50	6.37
Net Income	$115.01M	$972.50M	$610.97M	$347.74M
7 Day Performance	-1.90%	-0.93%	-1.46%	0.08%
1 Month Performance	-12.90%	-0.82%	2.06%	2.13%
1 Year Performance	43.66%	14.43%	14.83%	20.64%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LSTR Landstar System	4.153 of 5 stars	$186.58 +2.3%	$196.00 +5.0%	+41.4%	$6.19B	$4.74B	48.34	1,378	Positive News Ex-Dividend
HTLD Heartland Express	1.9058 of 5 stars	$12.82 +0.2%	$13.00 +1.4%	+52.4%	$989.08M	$805.71M	N/A	4,560
HUBG Hub Group	3.2222 of 5 stars	$39.47 -2.1%	$43.31 +9.7%	+14.7%	$2.46B	$3.95B	22.82	6,500	Trending News
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services	4.3406 of 5 stars	$283.37 +1.3%	$286.30 +1.0%	+92.6%	$26.27B	$12.00B	40.14	31,750	Positive News Analyst Upgrade
MRTN Marten Transport	2.7108 of 5 stars	$15.27 +0.4%	$16.00 +4.8%	+25.1%	$1.24B	$883.65M	89.82	3,502	Positive News Dividend Announcement

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LSTR vs. HTLD, HUBG, JBHT, MRTN, and ODFL

How does Landstar System compare to Heartland Express?

Which has more risk & volatility, LSTR or HTLD?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LSTR or HTLD?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, LSTR or HTLD?

Does the media refer more to LSTR or HTLD?

Do analysts prefer LSTR or HTLD?

Is LSTR or HTLD more profitable?

Is LSTR or HTLD a better dividend stock?

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How does Landstar System compare to Hub Group?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, HUBG or LSTR?

Does the media refer more to HUBG or LSTR?

Is HUBG or LSTR more profitable?

Do analysts rate HUBG or LSTR?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in HUBG or LSTR?

Is HUBG or LSTR a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, HUBG or LSTR?

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How does Landstar System compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

Which has better valuation & earnings, LSTR or JBHT?

Is LSTR or JBHT a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer LSTR or JBHT?

Which has more volatility and risk, LSTR or JBHT?

Does the media refer more to LSTR or JBHT?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in LSTR or JBHT?

Is LSTR or JBHT more profitable?

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Which has better earnings & valuation, LSTR or MRTN?

Do analysts recommend LSTR or MRTN?

Does the media favor LSTR or MRTN?

Is LSTR or MRTN a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, LSTR or MRTN?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LSTR or MRTN?

Is LSTR or MRTN more profitable?

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Which has better valuation & earnings, LSTR or ODFL?

Is LSTR or ODFL a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer LSTR or ODFL?

Is LSTR or ODFL more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in LSTR or ODFL?

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