Ryder System (NYSE:R) Price Target Raised to $305.00

Ryder System (NYSE:R) had its price objective increased by Stephens from $280.00 to $305.00 in a report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Stephens‘s target price suggests a potential upside of 14.71% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on R. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Ryder System from an “overweight” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Susquehanna decreased their price target on Ryder System from $310.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Janney Montgomery Scott set a $285.00 price target on Ryder System in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Ryder System from $290.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Ryder System from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $296.00 to $298.00 in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $286.44.

Ryder System Trading Up 10.6%

Shares of R stock opened at $265.90 on Friday. Ryder System has a 12-month low of $157.67 and a 12-month high of $284.25. The company has a market capitalization of $10.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.64 and a beta of 1.05. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $242.32 and a 200 day moving average price of $249.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91.

Ryder System (NYSE:R) last released 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 firm had revenue of $2.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.38 billion. Ryder System had a net margin of 3.88% and a return on equity of 18.28%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $3.57 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Ryder System will post 14.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ryder System in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Ryder System by 522.7% in the first quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 137 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Ryder System in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its stake in Ryder System by 36.8% in the second quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 160 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in Ryder System by 45.5% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 243 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 87.47% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Ryder System

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.