Old Dominion (ODFL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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THOMASVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock, payable on December 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2026. This dividend payment represents a 3.6% increase to the quarterly cash dividend paid in December 2025. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisi.

Old Dominion (ODFL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

ODFL's Q3 2026 earnings are expected to surge 25.78%, fueled by improving freight demand, disciplined pricing and strong operating efficiency.

Old Dominion's disciplined pricing, premium service and financial flexibility support earnings growth, while weak freight demand and rising costs pose challenges.

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