Ryder System (NYSE:R – Get Free Report) had its price objective raised by investment analysts at Stephens from $280.00 to $305.00 in a research note issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Stephens‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 14.71% from the company’s previous close.
A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on R. Susquehanna decreased their price objective on shares of Ryder System from $310.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Ryder System from $290.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $245.00 price target (down from $290.00) on shares of Ryder System in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Ryder System from $290.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Ryder System from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $296.00 to $298.00 in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $286.44.
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Ryder System Price Performance
Shares of R opened at $265.90 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91. Ryder System has a 1 year low of $157.67 and a 1 year high of $284.25. The stock has a market cap of $10.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.64 and a beta of 1.05. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $242.32 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $249.09.
Ryder System (NYSE:R – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The transportation company reported $4.33 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.15 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $2.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.38 billion. Ryder System had a return on equity of 18.28% and a net margin of 3.88%. Ryder System’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.57 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Ryder System will post 14.74 earnings per share for the current year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ryder System
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its position in Ryder System by 36.8% during the 2nd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 160 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc boosted its position in Ryder System by 19.2% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 317 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $72,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC grew its stake in Ryder System by 2.1% in the first quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC now owns 2,564 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $525,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in Ryder System by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 7,337 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,404,000 after purchasing an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Ryder System by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 9,441 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,490,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. 87.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Ryder System News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Ryder System this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Ryder reported third-quarter comparable earnings of $4.33 per diluted share, up from $3.57 a year earlier and ahead of the roughly $4.15–$4.17 analyst consensus. GAAP EPS increased to $4.16 from $3.33, while comparable earnings before taxes rose to $234 million from $200 million. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: The quarter represented Ryder’s eighth consecutive quarter of comparable EPS growth. Revenue increased 8.3% year over year to approximately $2.76 billion, supporting the view that the company is gaining from resilient fleet-management, dedicated transportation and supply-chain activity. Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Comparable EPS Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Management lifted its outlook following the strong quarter. Commentary from the earnings call emphasized Ryder’s “cycle-ready” operating position, suggesting the company believes it can benefit from improving freight and commercial activity while maintaining cost discipline. Ryder System Lifts Outlook After Strong Q3 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors will continue to monitor revenue quality and operating trends. Although revenue grew, Ryder’s low net margin and relatively high debt-to-equity ratio leave the company sensitive to freight demand, used-truck values, interest costs and broader economic conditions. Ryder System 2026 Q3 Results Presentation
About Ryder System
Ryder System, Inc is a transportation and logistics company that provides fleet management, supply chain and dedicated transportation services. Founded in 1933 by James Ryder and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company serves businesses that rely on commercial vehicles, transportation networks and logistics infrastructure.
Through its Fleet Management Solutions business, Ryder offers full-service leasing, commercial vehicle rental, maintenance, fleet support and related services for trucks, tractors, trailers and other vehicles.
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