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ConsensusBuy33 ratings
Bullish2369.7%
Neutral1030.3%
Bearish00.0%
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Ryder System, Inc. · R · FY2025 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2025
Ryder maintains guidance while shifting toward asset-light growth
The current analysis supports a cautiously constructive operating thesis: contractual earnings, pricing, cost savings, technology investment, and a growing asset-light mix provide support, but the evidence is not one-sided because freight, used-vehicle, regulatory, and e-commerce risks remain unresolved.
Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials
$10.39B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$3.57
Consensus $3.56
EPS surprise
+0.3%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$3.17B
Consensus $3.21B
Revenue surprise
-1.2%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
-12.4%
Event window
SPY move
+0.6%
Same window
Abnormal move
-13.0%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
3.0×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
+1.4%
Up to 20 sessions
RSPY benchmark
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Why did R fall 12.4% after beating EPS estimates in FY2025 Q3?What changed in R's guidance and outlook in FY2025 Q3?Give me the bull and bear case for R after FY2025 Q3 earnings.
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What changed
Guidance was maintained rather than raised. Relative to the prior analysis, the company further emphasized the Cardinal acquisition, a new 2 million-share repurchase program, a $100 million expected 2026 benefit from omnichannel network optimization, and continued reduction in capital spending.
Guidance delta
Management maintained 2025 EPS guidance of $12.85-$13.05 and free cash flow guidance of $900 million-$1 billion.
Key takeaways
- Management reported a fourth consecutive quarter of EPS growth, supported by contractual earnings and share repurchases.
- Supply Chain and Dedicated are expected to represent 60% of revenue, up from 44% in 2018.
- Capital expenditures were reduced to a $2.3 billion full-year forecast, with net capex around $1.8 billion.
- Strategic initiatives in pricing, maintenance cost savings, and technology are expected to deliver $150 million-$200 million in pretax earnings benefits.
- The freight downturn and regulatory, used-vehicle, and e-commerce productivity risks remain important offsets.
Management priorities
- Execute the balanced growth strategy and strategic initiatives
- Improve omnichannel retail warehouse productivity
- Invest in RyderShare, RyderShip, and AI-driven solutions
- Realize Cardinal acquisition synergies and pursue additional strategic M&A
- Maintain disciplined capital allocation through share repurchases and dividend growth
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$270.9Current
$90Low
$239.75Average
$320High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 24, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Maintain | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Baird | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Peer Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Vertical Research | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Stifel | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Truist Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 15, 2021 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 17, 2020 |
| CFRA | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Loop Capital | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 31, 2019 |
| KeyBanc | Overweight | Downgrade | Jul 31, 2019 | |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Buckingham Research | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Buckingham | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Mizuho | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Seaport Global | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Aegis Capital | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 24, 2016 |
| CLSA | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 30, 2016 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Top Pick | Downgrade | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Raymond James | Strong Buy | Outperform | Upgrade | Aug 28, 2015 |
| BMO Capital | Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Avondale Partners | Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Wunderlich Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Wunderlich | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 24, 2013 |
| BB&T Capital | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Longbow Research | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 9, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $270.9. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens | Bascome Majors | $305 | $265.53 | +12.6% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $260 | $265.53 | -4.0% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $315 | $265.53 | +16.3% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Janney Montgomery | Analyst unavailable | $285 | $232.32 | +5.2% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $280 | $233.84 | +3.4% | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Dan Moore | $245 | $233.93 | -9.6% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Barclays | Brandon Oglenski | $300 | $260.13 | +10.7% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Ravi Shanker | $320 | $270.56 | +18.1% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $310 | $264.25 | +14.4% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $300 | $267.91 | +10.7% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $280 | $265.39 | +3.4% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Barclays | Brandon Oglenski | $290 | $261.01 | +7.1% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $290 | $274.66 | +7.1% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Robert Salmon | $290 | $264.96 | +7.1% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Jordan Alliger | $245 | $242.59 | -9.6% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Daniel Moore | $253 | $242.59 | -6.6% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $250 | $242.59 | -7.7% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $219 | $211.97 | -19.2% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Harrison Bauer | $250 | $208.01 | -7.7% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $236 | $217.31 | -12.9% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Ravi Shanker | $250 | $186.39 | -7.7% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $210 | $180.01 | -22.5% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $220 | $189.95 | -18.8% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Garrett Holland | $155 | $132 | -42.8% | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Christyne McGarvey | $165 | $121 | -39.1% | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Vertical Research | Jeffrey Kauffman | $145 | $120.19 | -46.5% | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Bert Subin | $90 | $71.55 | -66.8% | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $68 | $70.96 | -74.9% | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Joseph DeNardi | $93 | $78.68 | -65.7% | Feb 18, 2022 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationRyder System, Inc. functions as a worldwide provider of logistics and transportation services, operating through three distinct segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS). The FMS segment offers extensive vehicle services, including full-service leasing and leasing options that feature flexible maintenance. It also supplies maintenance services, necessary equipment, and various provisions for vehicle operation. This segment further provides commercial vehicle rental services, as well as both contractual and transactional maintenance for trucks, tractors, and trailers, supported by comprehensive fleet support. Customers also gain access to diesel fuel, coupled with services for fuel planning, tax reporting, fuel cards, usage monitoring, and consolidated billing. Ryder sells its pre-owned vehicles via 63 retail centers and its dedicated website.…
Historical context
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Latest beats and misses
Who reports nextBeat on EPS
- FCNCAFY2026 Q3 · October 23, 2026+19.9% EPS+8.2% move
- FCNCNFY2026 Q3 · October 23, 2026+19.9% EPS+0.2% move
- FCNCOFY2026 Q3 · October 23, 2026+19.9% EPS+1.0% move
- FCNCPFY2026 Q3 · October 23, 2026+19.9% EPS+1.0% move
- RDYFY2027 Q2 · October 23, 2026+24.0% EPS-0.2% move
- SLBFY2026 Q3 · October 23, 2026+3.7% EPS+7.1% move
Missed on EPS
- INFYFY2027 Q2 · October 23, 2026-4.8% EPS-6.6% move
- BBDFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-7.7% EPS+3.0% move
- SNAFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.9% EPS-3.4% move
- SPOTFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-11.6% EPS+11.1% move
- VRSNFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-2.0% EPS-0.9% move
- HBANMFY2026 Q3 · October 22, 2026-5.3% EPS+0.5% move
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-24T07:30:41.180451+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-24T07:30:41.177562+00:00
Methodology
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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-10-24. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.