Every 8-K that Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) reported August 2026 less-than-truckload operating metrics showing strong yield growth. Revenue per day increased 12.4% versus August 2025, driven by higher LTL revenue per hundredweight, while LTL tons per day declined 0.9% as shipments per day fell 2.4% and weight per shipment rose 1.7%.
For the quarter-to-date, LTL revenue per hundredweight increased 11.3%, and LTL revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel surcharges increased 4.8% compared with the same period last year. Management highlighted consistent demand trends, strong service quality, and sufficient capacity to support potential volume growth under its long-term strategic plan.
Old Dominion Freight Line reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.554 billion, up 10.4% from 2025, with operating income increasing 30.0% to $465.3 million. Net income was $350.6 million and diluted EPS rose 32.3% to $1.68, matching its prior company record.
The operating ratio improved by 450 basis points to 70.1%, helped by better direct operating and overhead costs and $17.2 million of net gains on property and equipment disposals. LTL revenue per hundredweight grew 15.2% (up 5.5% excluding fuel surcharges), while LTL tons per day declined 4.1% and shipments per day fell 5.7%.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $272.7 million in the quarter and $646.3 million year to date. Capital expenditures were $77.0 million in Q2, and 2026 capex is expected to total about $380 million. The company held $283.9 million in cash at June 30, 2026 and used $239.7 million for share repurchases and paid $120.7 million in dividends in the first half.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 2, 2026, and represents a 3.6% increase compared with the quarterly dividend paid in September 2025.
Old Dominion Freight Line is described as one of the largest North American less-than-truckload motor carriers, operating a single integrated, union-free network. It offers regional, inter-regional and national LTL services, as well as value-added offerings such as container drayage, truckload brokerage and supply chain consulting.
Old Dominion Freight Line updated investors on key less-than-truckload operating trends for the second quarter of 2026. For May 2026, revenue per day increased 12.3% from May 2025, driven by higher LTL revenue per hundredweight.
LTL tons per day fell 3.8%, as a 5.3% decrease in LTL shipments per day was only partly offset by a 1.6% increase in LTL weight per shipment. Quarter-to-date, LTL revenue per hundredweight rose 15.6%, and LTL revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel surcharges grew 5.4% versus the prior year period. Management highlighted improving demand through the quarter, strong service metrics supporting pricing, and continued investment in its network, technology and workforce, reinforcing its focus on long-term profitable revenue growth.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. reported results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2026. Shareholders elected twelve directors for one-year terms, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on June 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 3, 2026. This dividend represents a 3.6% increase over the quarterly cash dividend paid in June 2025, signaling continued return of cash to shareholders.
Old Dominion Freight Line reported first quarter 2026 diluted EPS of $1.14, down from $1.19 a year earlier. Total revenue was $1.33 billion, a 2.9% decline, as LTL tons per day fell 7.7% while LTL revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharges, rose 4.4%.
The operating ratio weakened to 76.2% from 75.4%, reflecting higher overhead costs as a percentage of revenue, partly offset by improved direct operating costs. Net income declined to $238.3 million from $254.7 million.
Operating cash flow was $373.6 million, with capital expenditures of $62.6 million. The company ended March 31, 2026 with $288.1 million in cash and returned capital via $88.1 million of share repurchases and $60.5 million in dividends during the quarter.
Old Dominion Freight Line reported February 2026 less-than-truckload operating metrics showing softer volumes but stronger pricing. Revenue per day decreased 3.3% from February 2025, driven by a 6.8% decline in LTL tons per day. Tons fell as LTL shipments per day dropped 7.0%, partly offset by a 0.2% increase in weight per shipment. For the quarter-to-date period, LTL revenue per hundredweight rose 3.5%, and 4.1% excluding fuel surcharges, indicating firmer yield. Management expressed cautious optimism about the domestic economy and highlighted available capacity and a focus on profitable revenue growth and long-term shareholder value.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. furnished an update on its business by issuing a press release with its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, which ended on December 31, 2025. The company furnished this press release as an exhibit to this current report.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. reported that it furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The quarter ended on September 30, 2025, and the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.
The report was filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) with related exhibits listed under Item 9.01. The company’s common stock trades on NASDAQ under the symbol ODFL.
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend is payable on December 17, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2025.
This routine distribution reflects the company’s ongoing return of cash to shareholders and sets clear timing for eligibility and payment.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. reported that it has provided investors with an update on certain operating metrics for the third quarter of 2025. The company did this by issuing a press release dated September 4, 2025, which contains the detailed metrics.
The company furnished this press release as an exhibit to its disclosure, allowing the market to review recent operating trends ahead of full quarterly financial results.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) filed a Form 8-K to disclose that its Board of Directors declared a $0.28 quarterly cash dividend on July 24, 2025.
The dividend will be paid on September 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2025. No other material events, financial results or strategic transactions were reported in this filing. The related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.