LSTR

Landstar System (LSTR), a freight shipper and warehouser in the transportation-truck industry, is highlighted as a stock likely to beat upcoming earnings estimates. The company has demonstrated a strong history of earnings surprises, with an average surprise of 2.96% over the past two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +4.84% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), the stock shows potential for another earnings beat when the next report is released on October 27, 2026.

Kirby (KEX) has returned 21.1% year-to-date, outperforming the Transportation sector average of 6.1%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with improving analyst sentiment, as consensus earnings estimates have risen 1.8% over the past 90 days. Landstar System (LSTR) has also outperformed with an 18.4% year-to-date return and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), with consensus EPS estimates up 3.5% over three months.

Old Dominion Freight Line is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 28, with consensus estimates of $1.61 EPS (up 25.8% YoY) and $1.56B in revenues (up 10.7% YoY). With a positive Earnings ESP of +0.25% and Zacks Rank #2, the company is positioned as a likely earnings beat candidate. The company has beaten consensus estimates in all four of the last quarters.