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Landstar System, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $197.36, Implies 6% Upside

Analyst estimates for Landstar System, Inc. show its average 12-month price target lowered to $197.36 from $199.14. The range is $145 to $240, implying about 6% upside versus the Jul. 28 close. The consensus rating remains “Hold” with 3 Buys, 13 Holds, and 4 Sells, according to FactSet.

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Published Jul 29, 2026, 1:20 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LSTRNeutralLow
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Why it matters

The article updates the consensus average price target to $197.36 and reiterates a “Hold” consensus, implying no strong directional re-rating signal.

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Market read

Useful for positioning around analyst sentiment, but it lacks any new fundamental catalyst (no earnings, guidance, or deal).

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What to watch

Without details on which analysts changed estimates or the underlying thesis, traders may over-interpret the target move versus the unchanged “Hold” consensus.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: today’s analyst consensus update (published 2026-07-29)

Background

This is a short FactSet-based summary of analyst consensus price targets and ratings for Landstar System.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LSTRNeutralMedium confidence
Context

The article says Landstar System’s average analyst price target fell from $199.14 to $197.36, with a $145 to $240 range.

Expected impact

Likely modest, sentiment-neutral impact unless traders treat the target cut as a signal of deteriorating expectations.

Evidence & confidence

The only new fact provided is the updated consensus target and unchanged “Hold” split (3 Buys, 13 Holds, 4 Sells). No earnings, guidance, or fundamental driver is disclosed.

Market effects

Minimal, as the piece provides only a single-company analyst target revision without sector-wide new information.

None indicated.

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Counterpoint

The target cut may be largely mechanical (revisions across analysts) and may not reflect new company fundamentals, so price may not follow the target.

Key entities

  • Landstar System, Inc.

    Subject of the article; analyst consensus price target cut and rating distribution reported.

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