Jason Seidl, an analyst from TD Cowen, reiterated the Buy rating on Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG – Research Report). The associated price target was lowered to $30.00.
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Jason Seidl has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that reflect both the current challenges and strategic decisions made by Covenant Logistics Group. Despite facing competitive pressures and adverse weather conditions that affected their first-quarter performance, the company has shown resilience through its strategic approach to pricing and fleet expansion. The management’s decision to walk away from unprofitable business and focus on growing their Dedicated fleet demonstrates a commitment to long-term profitability.
Furthermore, the announcement of a $50 million share repurchase program indicates confidence in the company’s future prospects, even as the stock has underperformed year-to-date. This move is seen as a positive signal to the market, reinforcing the belief that Covenant Logistics Group is well-positioned to navigate the current economic headwinds. While challenges remain, particularly in the dry van OTR market, the company’s rational approach and strategic investments are expected to support its growth trajectory.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 24 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of CVLG in relation to earlier this year.