Recent Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Rush Enterprises (RUSHA)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ: RUSHA) recently:

• 4/30/2026 – Rush Enterprises had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Stephens. They now have a $85.00 price target on the stock, up from $80.00.
• 4/29/2026 – Rush Enterprises had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $73.00 to $78.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/27/2026 – Rush Enterprises is now covered by Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $88.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/27/2026 – Rush Enterprises is now covered by Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $88.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/21/2026 – Rush Enterprises was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 3/28/2026 – Rush Enterprises was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 3/25/2026 – Rush Enterprises was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.

Rush Enterprises Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.19 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 12th. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Rush Enterprises’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.96%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rush Enterprises

In related news, Director Michael Mcroberts sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.23, for a total transaction of $577,840.00. Following the sale, the director owned 16,229 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,172,220.67. This trade represents a 33.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Jody Pollard sold 11,250 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.92, for a total transaction of $809,100.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 3,385 shares in the company, valued at $243,449.20. This represents a 76.87% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 41,750 shares of company stock valued at $2,927,290 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 12.68% of the company’s stock.

Rush Enterprises, Inc, headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, is a leading distributor of commercial vehicles and related products in the United States. Through its Rush Truck Centers subsidiary, the company sells new and used medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and specialty vehicles, while also offering factory-authorized parts, collision repair, maintenance and warranty support across its network of dealerships.

Founded in 1965, Rush Enterprises has grown to encompass more than 150 locations in over 20 states, partnering with major manufacturers including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Volvo and Mack.