Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

ODFL · Industrials

About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a Trucking company operating in the Industrials sector.

ODFL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trucking

Key Statistics

Current Price
$187.70
Market Cap
$39.25B
52-Week High
$221.63
52-Week Low
$126.01
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trucking

$1,000 Invested in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)

1 Year
$1,144
+14%
3 Years
$1,152
+15%
5 Years
$1,688
+69%
10 Years
$8,716
+772%
Since IPO
$342,606
+34161%

How much would $1,000 invested in ODFL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ODFL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) in 2025 would be worth $1,144 as of May 2026, representing a +14.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ODFL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) in 2023 would be worth $1,152 as of May 2026, representing a +15.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ODFL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) in 2021 would be worth $1,688 as of May 2026, representing a +68.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ODFL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) in 2016 would be worth $8,716 as of May 2026, representing a +771.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ODFL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) at IPO would be worth $342,606 as of May 2026, representing a +34160.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.84%
Positive Months
226
55% of 413
Negative Months
174
42% of 413
Data Period
34+ years
413 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2003 (+49.7%)
Best month on avg: July (+7.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jun 1996 (-22.4%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.6%)

Over the past 34+ years (413 months), Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.84% with a median return of +1.49%. The stock had 226 positive months (55%) and 174 negative months (42%). The best month in ODFL's history was July 2003 with a +49.7% return, while the worst was June 1996 at -22.4%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.6%), and August the weakest (-1.6%).

ODFL's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2002 with a cumulative return of +87.9%, and the worst was 1995 at -64.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 35 years of trading history, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) has delivered an average annual return of +22.99% with a median return of +26.70%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.32%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (63%) and losses in 13 years (37%).

ODFL's best year was 2002 with a +123.97% gain, while the worst was 1995 at -50.77%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. ODFL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+22.99%
Best Year
2002 (+123.97%)
Worst Year
1995 (-50.77%)
Positive Years
22/35
Year Return Start End
2026 +19.87% $156.58 $187.70
2025 -10.47% $174.90 $156.58
2024 -12.51% $199.89 $174.90
2023 +43.46% $139.34 $199.89
2022 -20.48% $175.23 $139.34
2021 +84.15% $95.16 $175.23
2020 +54.81% $61.47 $95.16
2019 +54.36% $39.82 $61.47
2018 -5.79% $42.27 $39.82
2017 +53.95% $27.45 $42.27
2016 +45.23% $18.90 $27.45
2015 -23.92% $24.85 $18.90
2014 +46.44% $16.97 $24.85
2013 +54.67% $10.97 $16.97
2012 +26.87% $8.65 $10.97
2011 +26.70% $6.83 $8.65
2010 +56.30% $4.37 $6.83
2009 +7.87% $4.05 $4.37
2008 +23.15% $3.29 $4.05
2007 -3.99% $3.42 $3.29
2006 -10.72% $3.83 $3.42
2005 +16.21% $3.30 $3.83
2004 +53.17% $2.15 $3.30
2003 +80.00% $1.20 $2.15
2002 +123.97% $0.53 $1.20
2001 +33.47% $0.40 $0.53
2000 -11.63% $0.45 $0.40
1999 -5.49% $0.48 $0.45
1998 -25.41% $0.64 $0.48
1997 +43.53% $0.45 $0.64
1996 +32.81% $0.34 $0.45
1995 -50.77% $0.68 $0.34
1994 -17.20% $0.83 $0.68
1993 -9.77% $0.92 $0.83
1992 +31.82% $0.70 $0.92

Frequently Asked Questions: ODFL

What sector is ODFL in?

ODFL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Trucking industry.

How has ODFL performed historically?

Over 35 years of trading history, ODFL has posted gains in 22 years (63% of the time). The best year was 2002 with a +124.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ODFL?

You can invest in ODFL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ODFL.

Last updated: 3/24/2026