Ryder System (NYSE:R) Price Target Raised to $315.00

Ryder System (NYSE:R) had its target price upped by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $298.00 to $315.00 in a report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the transportation company’s stock.

R has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of Ryder System in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Ryder System from $300.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Ryder System from $300.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Robert W. Baird reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $245.00 target price (down from $290.00) on shares of Ryder System in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Finally, Susquehanna decreased their target price on shares of Ryder System from $310.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $292.44.

Ryder System Trading Down 0.2%

Ryder System stock opened at $270.24 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.67. Ryder System has a one year low of $160.08 and a one year high of $284.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.33 billion, a PE ratio of 20.60 and a beta of 1.05. The business’s fifty day moving average is $242.45 and its 200 day moving average is $249.54.

Ryder System (NYSE:R) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The transportation company reported $4.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.15 by $0.18. Ryder System had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 3.98%. The company had revenue of $2.76 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.38 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.57 EPS. Ryder System’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Ryder System will post 15.07 EPS for the current year.

Ryder System Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.01 per share. This represents a $4.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 23rd. Ryder System’s payout ratio is currently 30.79%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ryder System

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Signaturefd LLC grew its position in Ryder System by 14.9% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 872 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $199,000 after buying an additional 113 shares during the period. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI purchased a new stake in Ryder System during the third quarter valued at approximately $479,000. James Investment Research Inc. increased its holdings in Ryder System by 1.3% during the third quarter. James Investment Research Inc. now owns 13,214 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,011,000 after buying an additional 174 shares during the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC raised its position in Ryder System by 143.9% in the third quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 8,739 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,991,000 after acquiring an additional 5,156 shares during the period. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in Ryder System in the third quarter worth approximately $87,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.47% of the company’s stock.

More Ryder System News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ryder System this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations: Ryder reported comparable earnings of $4.33 per diluted share, up from $3.57 a year earlier and above the roughly $4.15-$4.17 analyst consensus. GAAP EPS was $4.16, compared with $3.33 in the prior-year quarter. Revenue increased 8.3% year over year. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year profit outlook increased: Ryder guided to fiscal 2026 EPS of $14.85-$15.05, above the $14.68 consensus estimate. The company also highlighted its eighth consecutive quarter of comparable EPS growth, supporting investor confidence in its operating execution. Ryder System Lifts Outlook After Strong Q3 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price targets moved higher: Citigroup raised its target to $302 and maintained a Buy rating. JPMorgan and Barclays lifted targets to $315, while Wells Fargo raised its target to $305; Stephens also increased its target to $305. The revisions indicate that analysts see additional upside after the earnings report. Analysts Boost Forecasts on Ryder
• Neutral Sentiment: Fourth-quarter guidance was broadly in line: Ryder forecast Q4 2026 EPS of $4.25-$4.45, compared with consensus of $4.27, suggesting continued earnings stability but limited near-term upside from the quarterly outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue guidance trails estimates: The company projected fiscal 2026 revenue of $10.7 billion, below the reported $13.3 billion consensus estimate. If accurate, the discrepancy could raise concerns about demand, business mix or the comparability of analyst forecasts despite the stronger profit outlook.

Ryder System Company Profile

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.