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Schneider National Inc(SNDR)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$29.71
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SNDR

10/28/2026: SNDR (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Schneider National is a significant player in the North American trucking and logistics sector, offering a blend of truckload, intermodal, and brokerage services. Its primary strength lies in its extensive asset network and established, long-standing customer relationships, which provide a foundation for revenue stability. The main growth opportunity is expanding its digital brokerage platform to enhance margins in an asset-light manner. However, investors must consider risks such as cyclical freight rate volatility, intense industry competition, and rising operational costs like fuel and labor. The stock may suit value-oriented or income-focused investors who monitor economic freight cycles and the company's ability to maintain efficient operations.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a mature industry where growth is heavily tied to macro-economic freight cycles.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is often cyclical rather than driven by sustained high-growth catalysts.
Value investorStrong fitSchneider often trades at valuations reflective of its asset-heavy nature and cyclical earnings.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe company provides a reliable dividend payout, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the company is susceptible to economic volatility and sector-specific downturns.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highFuel price swings and freight rate cycles significantly impact operating margins.
Valuation riskMediumStock performance is closely tied to industrial freight demand cycles.
Competition risk (Trucking/Logistics)HighIntense competition from asset-light and asset-heavy rivals limits pricing power.
Business qualityStrongSchneider is a well-established player with a significant, diversified, and durable logistics network.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are stable but secondary to capital reinvestment priorities.
Execution riskMediumOperational efficiency in driver management and fuel usage is critical to maintaining profitability.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 59.52%
Avg. Invested days 70
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SNDR receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SNDR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-11.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.2%), moderate revenue growth (+7.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SNDR's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.2% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SNDR's strongest growth driver at +24.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-11.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.1% and approximately 72.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 50.32% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 4.05%
Blueprint Financial Advisors LLC 3.47%
Blueprint Investment Partners 3.47%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 2.93%
AQR Capital Management LLC 1.58%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SNDR generates approximately $53 of gross profit, $30 of operating income, and $32 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with moderate cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.93%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SNDR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.45B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 49.38
1Y Target Price 35.86
Price to earnings Ratio 49.38
1Y Target Price 35.86
Volume (30-day avg) 908.4K shares
Beta 1.22
52 Weeks Range 19.84 - 39.13
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.84 - 39.13
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.29%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.63

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
TruckloadOne-way and dedicated shipping of consumer and industrial goods.The bread-and-butter of the company, driven by consumer demand and industrial supply chains.
IntermodalRail-connected transport services.A more fuel-efficient, long-distance service that acts as a key margin driver.
LogisticsBrokerage and managed supply chain services.Asset-light revenue stream that scales with digital platform adoption.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.29
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.92%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4.55%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.22%
Return on Equity (TTM) 3.68%

Valuation

Trailing PE 49.38
Forward PE 18.38
Enterprise Value 5.38B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94
Enterprise Value 5.38B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.62
Shares Outstanding 92.27M
Shares Floating 67.19M
Shares Outstanding 92.27M
Shares Floating 67.19M
Percent Insiders 50.32
Percent Institutions 77.12

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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