NASDAQ$ODFL

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc · Q3 2021 earnings

Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Old Dominion reported strong profitable growth with record revenue and profitability, driven by a robust domestic economy and high demand.

Old Dominion Freight Line reported a significant increase in revenue and profitability for Q3 2021. The company achieved record revenue and profitability, driven by a 32.3% increase in total revenue and a company record operating ratio of 72.6%.

  • Revenue increased by 32.3% due to a strong domestic economy and high demand.
  • Operating ratio improved to a company record of 72.6%.
  • LTL revenue per hundredweight increased by 15.7%, and LTL tons increased by 13.7%.
  • Company is focused on investing in service center network, fleet, and new technologies to improve customer service and operating efficiencies.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.4B

Previous: $1.06B+32.3%
EPS (adj)

$1.24

Previous: $0.86+44.2%
LTL revenue per hundredweight

$26.31

Previous: $22.74+15.7%
LTL shipments

3.4M

No prior period
LTL tons

2.6M

Previous: 2.3M+13.7%
Average length of haul

940

Previous: 933+0.8%
LTL weight per shipment (lbs.)

1.5K

Previous: 1.6K-4.8%
Free Cash Flow

$287M

Previous: $202M+42.0%
Net Income

$287M

Previous: $202M+42.0%
Operating Income

$383M

Previous: $270M+41.9%
Gross Profit

$1.25B

Previous: $968M+29.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$340M

Previous: $420M-19.2%
Total Assets

$4.61B

Previous: $4.27B+7.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Old Dominion · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.4B

Q3 2021+32.3%vs Q3 2020
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Old Dominion · $1.4B total across 2 segments · Q3 2021

  • LTL services revenue
    $1.38B+31.9%
  • Other services revenue
    $21.7M+60.5%

Forward guidance

The company plans to continue investing in expanding its service center network and fleet, as well as in new technologies to improve customer service and drive operating efficiencies. They also plan to continue investing in their employees.

Tailwinds

  • Expanding service center network
  • Investing in new fleet
  • Investing in new technologies
  • Improving customer service
  • Driving operating efficiencies

Headwinds

  • Challenges associated with executing growth strategy
  • Risks related to public health epidemics and pandemics
  • Changes in relationships with significant customers
  • Exposure to claims related to cargo loss and damage
  • Availability and cost of new equipment

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021

Historical avgQ3 2021

+1.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.7%

Avg return

30 days after

67%

46 / 69 earnings

Positive

+13.0%

Q2 2012

Best reaction

-10.3%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.0%-13.3%+1.5%
Q4 2025+9.9%+3.3%+2.2%
Q3 2025+0.1%+1.0%-0.6%
Q2 2025+1.9%-2.8%+2.4%
Q1 2025+0.8%-2.0%+6.2%
Q4 2024+5.4%+9.9%-2.2%
Q3 2024-3.9%+0.7%+10.4%
Q2 2024+6.1%+3.9%+5.1%
Q1 2024-10.3%-16.0%-21.1%
Q4 2023-0.9%+4.7%+12.2%
Q3 2023-4.2%-1.8%+4.8%
Q2 2023+4.2%+6.1%+3.5%
Q1 2023-7.7%-6.4%-6.9%
Q4 2022+11.5%+10.9%+6.5%
Q3 2022-3.5%+0.2%+7.3%
Q2 2022+7.3%+11.2%+4.6%
Q1 2022+7.4%+2.9%-2.9%
Q4 2021+7.0%-0.1%+4.0%
Q3 2021+2.8%+5.9%+8.1%
Q2 2021+3.4%+2.9%+11.8%
Q1 2021+4.5%+4.7%+6.6%
Q4 2020+5.9%+9.0%+11.2%
Q3 2020-5.9%-4.1%+2.3%
Q2 2020+0.3%+1.5%+9.9%
Q1 2020+10.4%+12.7%+23.8%
Q4 2019+6.6%+6.0%-4.1%
Q3 2019+2.0%+3.4%+3.6%
Q2 2019+0.5%+0.8%-3.1%
Q1 2019-3.2%-6.1%-12.9%
Q4 2018+2.0%+2.1%+2.7%
Q3 2018+0.7%+2.2%+4.5%
Q2 2018-2.8%-0.8%-0.9%
Q1 2018-5.5%-7.1%+8.7%
Q4 2017-8.4%-4.5%+3.9%
Q3 2017+11.5%+9.1%+10.8%
Q2 2017-2.4%-5.9%-5.0%
Q1 2017+1.6%+1.4%+2.2%
Q4 2016+1.6%+0.3%+4.1%
Q3 2016+2.1%+0.3%+20.9%
Q2 2016+2.8%+1.4%+2.1%
Q1 2016-8.4%
Q4 2015+7.5%
Q3 2015+2.0%
Q2 2015+3.7%
Q1 2015-1.6%
Q4 2014+4.0%
Q3 2014+2.5%
Q2 2014+1.4%
Q1 2014+5.0%
Q4 2013-0.1%
Q3 2013-1.1%
Q2 2013+4.3%
Q1 2013+2.7%
Q4 2012-4.3%
Q3 2012+4.3%
Q2 2012+13.0%
Q1 2012-7.4%
Q4 2011+3.5%
Q3 2011-0.6%
Q2 2011+2.2%
Q1 2010+1.9%
Q1 2011+0.8%
Q4 2010-1.9%
Q3 2009-2.8%
Q3 2010-2.8%
Q4 2008+1.4%
Q4 2009+1.4%
Q2 2010+1.4%
Q2 2009+1.4%

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