Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.91

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 6th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a dividend of 0.91 per share by the transportation company on Friday, March 20th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th.

Ryder System has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 20 years. Ryder System has a dividend payout ratio of 24.8% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect Ryder System to earn $16.41 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $3.64 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 22.2%.

Ryder System Stock Up 2.8%

R stock opened at $213.76 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.24, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 0.89. The company has a market capitalization of $8.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.86 and a beta of 0.96. Ryder System has a fifty-two week low of $125.54 and a fifty-two week high of $230.38. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $195.95 and a 200-day moving average of $185.01.

Ryder System (NYSE:R) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The transportation company reported $3.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.66 by ($0.07). The firm had revenue of $2.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.21 billion. Ryder System had a net margin of 3.95% and a return on equity of 17.70%. The company’s revenue was down .4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.45 earnings per share. Ryder System has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.450-14.450 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.350 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Ryder System will post 13.68 earnings per share for the current year.

Ryder System News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Ryder System this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple broker upgrades and price-target increases: Citigroup raised its target from $218 to $245 and kept a “buy” call, implying meaningful upside; this is a direct catalyst for buying interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna bumped its target to $250 (from $235) and maintained a “positive” rating, adding further analyst conviction behind the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $236 (from $210) and set an “overweight” rating — another institutional endorsement supporting higher valuations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Positive investor research and thematic coverage: Zacks published a piece arguing Ryder is a top long-term growth stock, which can attract momentum and retail flows. Why Ryder (R) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused coverage highlighted Ryder’s upcoming dividend as attractive to income investors, which can support the share price via yield-seeking demand. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts present mixed views across the industrials space — a Globe & Mail roundup notes conflicting sentiments on Ryder and peers, which may keep trading choppy despite the upgrades. Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Industrial Goods Companies
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 2025 earnings call transcript was published — useful for detail-driven investors but largely already priced in; investors will focus on management commentary and FY26 guidance execution. Ryder System, Inc. Q4 2025 earnings call transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader industry M&A headlines (Transocean/Valaris) are boosting energy and industrial sentiment overall but have no direct corporate link to Ryder; their market impact is indirect. Offshore Titans: Transocean Buys Valaris for $5.8B
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying fundamentals to watch: the recent quarter showed revenue below some estimates and only modest EPS beats/misses (per the earnings release and transcript). This creates execution risk if management misses its FY26 targets, which could reverse recent gains. Ryder System, Inc. Q4 2025 earnings call transcript

Ryder System Company Profile

Ryder System, Inc is a leading provider of transportation and supply chain management solutions, serving commercial customers across a range of industries. The company’s Fleet Management Solutions segment offers full-service leasing and rental of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers, along with maintenance and repair services at its network of service locations. Its Supply Chain Solutions segment provides integrated, technology-driven offerings that span managed transportation, dedicated contract carriage, warehousing and distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment.

Founded in 1933 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Ryder has grown from a regional truck leasing operation into a diversified, global logistics provider.