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

$210.47 0.00 (0.00%)

Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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$210.51 +0.04 (+0.02%)

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Old Dominion Freight Line - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 26 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
16

Buy
8

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 16 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for ODFL.

Consensus Price Target

$206.29
-1.99% Downside

According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Old Dominion Freight Line, the average price target is $206.29. The highest price target for ODFL is $240.00, while the lowest price target for ODFL is $102.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.99% from the current price of $210.47.

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.

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ODFL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/25/25 to 5/25/26	1 Month Ago 4/25/25 to 4/25/26	3 Months Ago 2/24/25 to 2/24/26	1 Year Ago 5/25/24 to 5/25/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	16 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$206.29	$196.33	$189.88	$182.26
Forecasted Upside	-1.99% Downside	-10.75% Downside	-3.47% Downside	12.81% Upside
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	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.23	2.19	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.99% Downside	16.90% Upside	15.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ODFL News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/12/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sell	$176.00 ➝ $172.00	-11.85%
5/4/2026	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	$215.00 ➝ $230.00	+19.68%
4/30/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Ravi Shanker 3 of 5 stars	Set Target	Overweight	$235.00	+11.40%
4/30/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$224.00	+4.93%
4/30/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Seidl Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$180.00 ➝ $194.00	-7.13%
4/30/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jordan Alliger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	$216.00	+1.18%
4/30/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$219.00	+2.58%
4/30/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brady Lierz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$232.00 ➝ $240.00	+14.64%
4/30/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ariel Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$218.00 ➝ $225.00	+7.48%
4/30/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Equal Weight	$185.00 ➝ $210.00	+0.31%
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4/30/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$202.00 ➝ $216.00	+1.68%
4/30/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Bruce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		$228.00 ➝ $232.00	+9.21%
4/30/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Ossenbeck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$183.00 ➝ $197.00	-7.26%
4/30/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christian Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$200.00 ➝ $205.00	-4.09%
4/28/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$204.00 ➝ $229.00	+3.84%
4/22/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephanie Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$210.00 ➝ $230.00	+4.55%
4/14/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
4/7/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform	$183.00 ➝ $185.00	-7.00%
3/4/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
2/12/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$220.00	+11.99%
2/11/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bascome Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$185.00 ➝ $205.00	+5.45%
2/10/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
2/5/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$205.00	+1.41%
2/5/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lucas Servera Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$225.00	+11.17%
12/18/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$165.00	+3.78%
7/31/2025	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$170.00	+16.07%

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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 Thursday, May 21, 2026. 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.:

The stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has a strong market position as a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation provider, which is crucial for maintaining steady revenue streams.
The current stock price is around $206, reflecting a stable valuation amidst market fluctuations, which may attract value-focused investors.
Recent reports highlight solid fundamentals, suggesting that the company is well-managed and positioned for growth despite market volatility.
With a significant number of analysts rating the stock as a Buy, there is a consensus that the company has potential for upward movement in the near term.

Old Dominion Freight Line
Bear Case

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

Valuation concerns have been raised by analysts, indicating that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings potential, which could lead to price corrections.
Some analysts have issued neutral ratings, suggesting that while the company is stable, there may not be significant growth opportunities in the immediate future.
Market sentiment has been mixed, with recent price targets indicating potential downside risk, which could deter risk-averse investors.
Profit-taking has been observed among investors, which may lead to short-term volatility in the stock price as the market adjusts to new valuations.
Concerns about economic conditions affecting freight demand could impact the company's revenue, making it a less attractive investment in uncertain times.

ODFL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Old Dominion Freight Line is $206.29, with a high forecast of $240.00 and a low forecast of $102.00.

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Old Dominion Freight Line in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 16 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings 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 downside of -1.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Old Dominion Freight Line's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Old Dominion Freight Line has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Old Dominion Freight Line more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Old Dominion Freight Line is 2.23 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.19. Learn more on how ODFL compares to other companies.

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

Old Dominion Freight Line - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

ODFL Analyst Ratings Over Time

ODFL Analyst Recommendations By Month

ODFL Price Targets by Month

Old Dominion Freight Line Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Old Dominion Freight Line Stock? ODFL Pros and Cons Explained

Old Dominion Freight Line
Bull Case

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

Old Dominion Freight Line - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

ODFL Analyst Ratings Over Time

ODFL Analyst Recommendations By Month

ODFL Price Targets by Month

Old Dominion Freight Line Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Old Dominion Freight Line Stock? ODFL Pros and Cons Explained

Old Dominion Freight Line Bull Case

Old Dominion Freight Line Bear Case

ODFL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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