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U.S. Transportation Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies49
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y6.7%
  • YTD1.7%

In the last week, the Transportation industry is up 1.7%, with Union Pacific up 3.8%. This means that the industry has gained 6.7% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10.0% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Transportation Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$639.4bUS$228.5bUS$33.1b38.6x19.3x2.8x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$623.7bUS$228.4bUS$33.3b30.6x18.7x2.7x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$628.6bUS$228.0bUS$33.3b26.8x18.9x2.8x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$645.0bUS$224.0bUS$29.2b26.4x22.1x2.9x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$655.3bUS$223.6bUS$29.7b23.5x22.1x2.9x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$641.6bUS$222.6bUS$30.2b28x21.3x2.9x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$635.3bUS$219.6bUS$29.8b25.3x21.3x2.9x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$604.1bUS$219.1bUS$29.6b25.7x20.4x2.8x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$620.6bUS$218.8bUS$29.6b28.3x21x2.8x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$542.0bUS$216.8bUS$26.5b24.2x20.4x2.5x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$612.1bUS$216.3bUS$27.3b28.1x22.4x2.8x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$614.6bUS$215.5bUS$27.4b29.2x22.5x2.9x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$581.0bUS$213.3bUS$21.8b30.2x26.6x2.7x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$651.9bUS$213.3bUS$21.0b32.6x31x3.1x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$625.6bUS$220.6bUS$17.9b30.5x34.9x2.8x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$626.3bUS$220.8bUS$17.2b29.8x36.3x2.8x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$613.9bUS$220.1bUS$17.0b28.9x36.1x2.8x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$590.4bUS$216.7bUS$16.6b27.2x35.6x2.7x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$575.0bUS$217.0bUS$16.7b24.5x34.5x2.7x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$593.2bUS$216.2bUS$16.7b25.7x35.5x2.7x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$624.9bUS$214.9bUS$18.2b23.3x34.3x2.9x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$642.8bUS$212.9bUS$17.5b23.1x36.7x3x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$620.9bUS$212.7bUS$17.0b24.7x36.6x2.9x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$566.0bUS$216.1bUS$16.9b21.6x33.4x2.6x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$557.7bUS$216.2bUS$16.8b21.7x33.3x2.6x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$479.8bUS$214.8bUS$14.9b18.5x32.1x2.2x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$500.1bUS$214.2bUS$13.8b14.3x36.2x2.3x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$514.5bUS$214.3bUS$13.8b15x37.4x2.4x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$530.6bUS$215.9bUS$12.3b13.2x43x2.5x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$487.8bUS$217.0bUS$12.9b12.8x37.7x2.2x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$467.5bUS$217.5bUS$12.8b13.4x36.5x2.1x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$457.6bUS$221.0bUS$3.5b13.4x130.3x2.1x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$445.8bUS$220.9bUS$3.5b14.3x126.3x2x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$506.4bUS$220.3bUS$2.6b15.5x196.4x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

196.4x


Total Market Cap: US$506.4bTotal Earnings: US$2.6bTotal Revenue: US$220.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Transportation Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 38.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Transportation industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 38.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Transportation industry have grown 134% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market-1.35%
Industrials1.84%
Transportation1.74%
Cargo Ground Transportation7.70%
Railroads3.72%
Trucking-4.27%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Cargo Ground Transportation industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 20.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 19.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Trucking industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 35.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cargo Ground Transportation industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 20% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 20% per year.
  • In contrast, the Trucking industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.8% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
UNP Union PacificUS$241.493.8%
+US$5.3b		-0.8%PE20.1x
ODFL Old Dominion Freight LineUS$189.778.8%
+US$3.2b		3.3%PE37.5x
CSX CSXUS$39.153.9%
+US$2.8b		19.1%PE25.2x
XPO XPOUS$169.6214.1%
+US$2.5b		29.0%PE60x
NSC Norfolk SouthernUS$298.323.2%
+US$2.1b		18.0%PE23.3x

Latest News

JBHT
US$220.61
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
7D
8.7%
1Y
30.6%
SNDR
US$29.34
Schneider National
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-0.6%
CSX
US$39.15
CSX
7D
3.9%
1Y
19.1%
HTZ
US$5.16
Hertz Global Holdings
7D
-2.6%
1Y
20.8%
ODFL
US$189.77
Old Dominion Freight Line
7D
8.8%
1Y
3.3%

ODFL: Prolonged Freight Weakness And Maturing Network Will Pressure Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their average price expectations for Old Dominion Freight Line higher, with our fair value estimate rising by about $0.63 to $167.79 as they factor in sector wide price target increases and updated assumptions for future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Old Dominion Freight Line shows a mix of optimism on long term execution and caution on near term freight demand and valuation.
LYFT
US$16.76
Lyft
7D
-4.4%
1Y
19.1%

LYFT: Expanding Rideshare Partnerships Will Support Healthier Marketplace And Profitability Profile

Analysts have adjusted their Lyft price targets in a tight range, with some pulling back from prior highs and others lifting forecasts into the low to mid US$20s and up to US$32. This reflects mixed Q3 results, a more constructive view on execution, and differing opinions on how growth and profitability might balance into 2026.
NSC
US$298.32
Norfolk Southern
7D
3.2%
1Y
18.0%
UNP
US$241.49
Union Pacific
7D
3.8%
1Y
-0.8%
UBER
US$77.93
Uber Technologies
7D
-4.1%
1Y
11.7%
KNX
US$59.75
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings
7D
8.8%
1Y
5.9%

KNX: Tightening Capacity And AI Efficiencies Will Shape A Gradual Freight Recovery

Analysts have lifted their price target on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings by about US$7. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, higher revenue growth forecasts, broadly stable profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple informed by recent mixed but generally higher Street targets.
SAIA
US$374.28
Saia
7D
6.9%
1Y
-21.9%

SAIA: Cost Controls And Capacity Tightness Will Shape Margins And Volume Risk

Narrative Update on Saia Analysts have lifted their blended fair value estimate for Saia to $354.95 from $326.81. This change reflects higher Street price targets that balance concerns about sub seasonal freight trends and elevated P/E multiples with expectations for tighter trucking capacity, regulation driven attrition, and ongoing network optimization into 2026.
ZDAI
US$0.52
DirectBooking Technology
7D
-19.2%
1Y
-35.5%
SLGB
US$1.83
Smart Logistics Global
7D
-9.0%
1Y
n/a
XPO
US$169.62
XPO
7D
14.1%
1Y
29.0%

XPO: Margin Efficiency And AI Productivity Will Shape Mixed 2026 Risk Reward Profile

The analyst price target for XPO increased slightly to US$156.08 from US$151.24, as analysts point to continued margin efficiency, modestly adjusted revenue expectations, and a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on XPO reflects a mixed but engaged analyst community, with several firms revisiting their price targets and ratings as they reassess the company’s execution, margin profile, and exposure to trucking and less than truckload markets.
RYDE
US$0.28
Ryde Group
7D
-18.6%
1Y
-23.3%
GRAB
US$4.27
Grab Holdings
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-6.4%

GRAB: Indonesia Merger Talks Will Support Future Market Leadership

Analysts have nudged their price target for Grab Holdings slightly higher to about US$6.83 per share, citing recent upgrades, better than expected Q3 results, raised FY25 guidance, and confidence in the company's category leading position and long term growth outlook in Southeast Asia. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight Q3 results that were better than expected, with the company beating both top and bottom line consensus, which supports their case for higher valuation multiples.