Ryder System, Inc. · R · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

Ryder leans on contracts, asset-light growth and automation

Ryder's contractual base, asset-light mix and automation initiatives support a constructive operating trajectory, but the thesis depends on freight demand, project execution and disciplined capital deployment.

Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials $10.18B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $3.73 Consensus $3.69
EPS surprise +1.1% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $3.35B Consensus $3.29B
Revenue surprise +1.7% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move -3.1% Event window
SPY move -1.2% Same window
Abnormal move -1.8% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.6× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -7.5% Up to 20 sessions
RSPY benchmark

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What changed

The current analysis adds a seventh consecutive quarter of comparable EPS growth, a higher 2026 EPS-guidance floor, and further emphasis on Agentic AI, while noting slower supply-chain onboarding and competitive, regulatory and demand risks.

Guidance delta

Management raised the low end of its 2026 EPS guidance.

Key takeaways

  • Management reported a seventh straight quarter of comparable EPS growth.
  • The company expects asset-light supply chain and dedicated businesses to provide about 60% of revenue.
  • More than 90% of revenue comes from long-term contracts, supporting resilience.
  • AI, automation and robotics remain central to efficiency and customer-experience plans.
  • Management highlighted flexible capital for growth, acquisitions and shareholder returns.

Management priorities

  • Roll out RyderShare, RyderGyde and other Agentic AI capabilities
  • Execute initiatives targeting incremental benefits in 2026
  • Launch a new health-care account within supply chain
  • Optimize fleet mix, including a higher truck share
  • Evaluate strategic acquisitions using flexible capital

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
R EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 10 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q2 '24 estimate $2.87 Q2 '24 actual $3.00, beat Q3 '24 estimate $3.42 Q3 '24 actual $3.44, beat Q2 '25 estimate $3.11 Q2 '25 actual $3.32, beat Q3 '25 estimate $3.56 Q3 '25 actual $3.57, match Q4 '25 estimate $3.66 Q4 '25 actual $3.59, miss Q1 '26 estimate $2.27 Q1 '26 actual $2.54, beat Q2 '26 estimate $3.69 Q2 '26 actual $3.73, beat Q3 '26 estimate $4.15 Q3 '26 actual $4.33, beat Q4 '26 estimate $4.25 Q1 '27 estimate $3.21 Q2 '27 estimate $4.54 Q3 '27 estimate $4.87
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy33 ratings
Bullish2266.7%
Neutral1133.3%
Bearish00.0%

1 unmapped firm rating excluded from the percentages.

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$265.53Current
$90Low
$234.47Average
$320High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 23, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Citigroup Buy NeutralUpgradeOct 8, 2026
JP Morgan Overweight NeutralUpgradeOct 5, 2026
Susquehanna Positive PositiveMaintainOct 2, 2026
Baird Neutral OutperformDowngradeSep 29, 2026
Barclays Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 29, 2026
Wells Fargo Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 24, 2026
Morgan Stanley Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 6, 2026
Wolfe Research Peer Perform OutperformDowngradeJan 8, 2026
Stephens & Co. Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainJul 29, 2025
Goldman Sachs Buy BuyMaintainDec 12, 2024
Vertical Research Buy HoldUpgradeJun 14, 2024
Stifel Hold HoldMaintainApr 27, 2023
Truist Securities Buy BuyMaintainApr 15, 2021
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Buy BuyMaintainJul 17, 2020
CFRA Hold HoldMaintainFeb 14, 2020
Loop Capital Buy HoldUpgradeJan 13, 2020
Stifel Nicolaus Hold BuyDowngradeOct 31, 2019
Keybanc Sector Weight OverweightDowngradeJul 31, 2019
Deutsche Bank Buy BuyMaintainDec 3, 2018
Buckingham Research Buy BuyMaintainOct 12, 2018
Buckingham Buy BuyMaintainOct 12, 2018
Mizuho Buy BuyMaintainJun 29, 2018
Seaport Global Neutral NeutralMaintainApr 21, 2017
Aegis Capital Buy BuyMaintainOct 24, 2016
CLSA Buy BuyMaintainSep 30, 2016
RBC Capital Sector Perform Top PickDowngradeJan 7, 2016
Raymond James Strong Buy OutperformUpgradeAug 28, 2015
BMO Capital Perform Market PerformMaintainSep 4, 2014
Avondale Partners Perform Market PerformMaintainFeb 21, 2014
Wunderlich Securities Buy BuyMaintainDec 19, 2013
Wunderlich Buy BuyMaintainDec 19, 2013
Jefferies Buy BuyMaintainJul 24, 2013
BB&T Capital Hold BuyDowngradeJul 9, 2013
Longbow Research Buy BuyMaintainAug 9, 2012
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $265.53. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Janney MontgomeryAnalyst unavailable$285$232.32 +7.3%Oct 8, 2026
SusquehannaAnalyst unavailable$280$233.84 +5.4%Oct 2, 2026
Robert W. BairdDan Moore$245$233.93 -7.7%Sep 29, 2026
BarclaysBrandon Oglenski$300$260.13 +13.0%Jul 29, 2026
Morgan StanleyRavi Shanker$320$270.56 +20.5%Jul 24, 2026
SusquehannaAnalyst unavailable$310$264.25 +16.7%Jul 24, 2026
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$300$267.91 +13.0%Jul 24, 2026
Morgan StanleyAnalyst unavailable$280$265.39 +5.4%Jul 6, 2026
BarclaysBrandon Oglenski$290$261.01 +9.2%Jun 25, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$290$274.66 +9.2%Jun 17, 2026
Wells FargoRobert Salmon$290$264.96 +9.2%Jun 5, 2026
Goldman SachsJordan Alliger$245$242.59 -7.7%Apr 24, 2026
Robert W. BairdDaniel Moore$253$242.59 -4.7%Apr 24, 2026
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$250$242.59 -5.8%Apr 24, 2026
Goldman SachsAnalyst unavailable$219$211.97 -17.5%Feb 13, 2026
SusquehannaHarrison Bauer$250$208.01 -5.8%Feb 13, 2026
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$236$217.31 -11.1%Feb 12, 2026
Morgan StanleyRavi Shanker$250$186.39 -5.8%Dec 8, 2025
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$210$180.01 -20.9%Dec 5, 2025
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$220$189.95 -17.1%Oct 2, 2025
Robert W. BairdGarrett Holland$155$132 -41.6%Jul 26, 2024
Morgan StanleyChristyne McGarvey$165$121 -37.9%Jun 24, 2024
Vertical ResearchJeffrey Kauffman$145$120.19 -45.4%Jun 14, 2024
Stifel NicolausBert Subin$90$71.55 -66.1%Jun 17, 2022
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$68$70.96 -74.4%Apr 28, 2022
Stifel NicolausJoseph DeNardi$93$78.68 -65.0%Feb 18, 2022
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Ryder 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.…

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