ODFL Shares Climb 0.52% on $250M Volume Ranking 429th in U.S. Dollar Turnover Amid Freight Demand Surge

On October 3, 2025, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) closed with a 0.52% gain, trading on $250 million in volume, ranking 429th among U.S. equities by dollar turnover. The carrier's performance followed a late-month surge in intermodal freight demand amid seasonal retail shipment spikes.

Recent operational updates highlighted a 12.3% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.1 billion for the quarter, driven by higher contract rates and improved asset utilization. The company attributed the growth to expanded cross-border logistics partnerships and a 14% rise in average daily shipment volumes during peak back-to-school and holiday preparation periods.

Analysts noted that ODFL's stock reacted positively to updated guidance projecting $350 million in free cash flow for fiscal 2025, a 22% increase from prior forecasts. The revision came after the carrier secured $200 million in cost-saving railcar leasing agreements and expanded its terminal network in key East Coast freight corridors.

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