Ryder jumps as raised 2026 EPS outlook and used-vehicle strength keep bid alive
R•Ryder System shares rose as investors continued to reprice the stock after its April 23, 2026 Q1 beat and higher full-year 2026 EPS outlook. The company cited stronger-than-expected used vehicle sales and reiterated a stepped-up capital return framework, supporting a higher valuation.
1. What’s moving the stock
Ryder System (R) was higher in Thursday trading as the market continued to digest the company’s first-quarter 2026 results and a higher full-year earnings outlook issued April 23, 2026. The key driver was management’s guidance increase tied to stronger-than-expected used vehicle sales and modestly better used-vehicle market conditions, which investors tend to view as a high-leverage earnings swing factor for Ryder’s transactional businesses. (investors.ryder.com)
