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

Ryder System (NYSE:R) had its price objective hoisted by Barclays from $300.00 to $315.00 in a research note published on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the transportation company’s stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently weighed in on R. Wall Street Zen upgraded Ryder System from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ryder System in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $245.00 price objective (down from $290.00) on shares of Ryder System in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Ryder System from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $296.00 to $298.00 in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Ryder System from $290.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $292.44.

Ryder System Stock Down 0.2%

Ryder System stock opened at $270.24 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $242.45 and a 200-day moving average of $249.54. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86. Ryder System has a twelve month low of $160.08 and a twelve month 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.

Ryder System (NYSE:R) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The transportation company reported $4.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.15 by $0.18. Ryder System had a return on equity of 19.14% and a net margin of 3.98%. The business had revenue of $2.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.57 EPS. Ryder System’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Ryder System will post 15.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ryder System Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ryder System

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of R. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ryder System during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Ryder System during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Ryder System by 522.7% during the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 137 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its stake in Ryder System by 36.8% in the 2nd 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 period. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in Ryder System in the 2nd quarter valued at $54,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.

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.