Ryder System Advances Long-Term Strategy With CEO Succession Decision

Ryder System R announced a well-planned chief executive officer (CEO) succession that ensures leadership continuity and minimizes execution risk. The incumbent CEO, Robert E. Sanchez, will retire on March 31, 2026.

By elevating long-tenured insider John J. Diez to the CEO post, from March 31, and retaining Sanchez as executive chair, the company reinforces strategic stability and preserves institutional knowledge during the transition, a move that should reassure investors. We remind investors that Sanchez has served Ryder System as its CEO since January 2013 and as chairman of the board since May 2013.

R highlighted Robert E. Sanchez’s strong legacy, as he led the company’s balanced growth strategy that derisked operations, improved returns, and accelerated growth in supply chain and dedicated transportation businesses. His continued role as executive chair supports strategic consistency and provides experienced oversight as the company navigates an increasingly complex logistics environment.

Ryder System positioned John J. Diez to drive the next phase of growth, leveraging his more than 20 years with the company and deep experience across operations, finance, fleet management and dedicated transportation. His appointment signals execution continuity rather than a strategic shift, strengthening confidence in Ryder System’s long-term growth outlook.

Ryder System’s Price Performance

The company’s share price has surged 3.5% over the past 90 days, as compared with the Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry’s 7.2% rise.

R’s Zacks Rank

R currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). 

Stocks to Consider

Investors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector should consider Expeditors International of Washington EXPD and FedEx FDX.

EXPD currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

EXPD has an expected earnings growth rate of 3.50% for the current year.  The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 13.9%.

FDX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once in the remaining, delivering an average beat of 2%.

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