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CVLG Stock Chart & Stats
$46.75
-$1.84(-3.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$46.75
-$1.84(-3.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.00 - $49.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume42.00K
Average Volume (3M)172.90K
Market Cap
$894.07M
Enterprise Value$1.46K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$11.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$291.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)236.8
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding20,470,990
10 Day Avg. Volume180,733
30 Day Avg. Volume172,901
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.99
Price to Book (P/B)1.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio-16.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$52.33Price Target Upside11.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Cash GenerationCovenant has delivered consistently positive operating cash flow (~$85M–$159M historically) and a sharp TTM free-cash-flow rebound to +$139.8M. Durable cash generation supports capex, working capital, debt reduction and gives management flexibility to execute strategic shifts despite cyclical freight markets.
Improved Liquidity & Capital FlexibilityThe expanded $130M revolver and extension to 2031 materially improve covenant liquidity and funding optionality. Greater flexibility to incur unsecured debt and include acquired units as borrowers gives the company a multi-year runway to absorb equipment timing, pursue integrations and reduce net indebtedness without forcing asset sales.
Shift Toward Contracted And Asset-light BusinessesManagement is growing dedicated, managed freight and warehouse mix and converting Expedited units into committed contracts. Asset-light Managed Freight and rising warehouse revenue diversify margins and reduce volatility versus spot hauling, creating a steadier revenue base and higher potential cash conversion over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Weak Profitability And ReturnsMargins have compressed sharply to near-breakeven (TTM net margin ~0.4%) and ROE collapsed to ~1.2%, undermining the company’s ability to compound capital. Persistently low returns limit reinvestment capacity, make equity value creation difficult, and mean modest revenue gains may not translate into durable shareholder returns.
Expedited Segment Margin VolatilityThe Expedited line is highly utilization- and linehaul-dependent; a 99.1% adjusted operating ratio shows minimal margin cushion. Weather, fuel and brokerage shocks can quickly eliminate profits in this segment, making company-wide margin recovery fragile and earnings unpredictable across the freight cycle.
Capital And Labor Cost PressuresAn aging fleet, OEM price inflation and rising driver wages (mid- to high-single digits) threaten to consume a large portion of rate improvements. These structural cost pressures can force higher capex or leverage to refresh equipment and constrain margin expansion even as revenue improves, pressuring long-term cash conversion.
CVLG FAQ
What was Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. lowest stock price was $18.00 and its highest was $49.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s market cap?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s market cap is $894.07M.
When is Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.425 by -$0.005.
Is Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. pay dividends?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.07 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.79%. See more information on Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. dividends here
What is Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. have?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. has 20,470,990 shares outstanding.
What happened to Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.42 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.425. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.205%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CVLG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Covenant Logistics Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$52.33 (11.94% Upside)
$52.33 (11.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CVLG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 293.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
73.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. It operates through four segments: Expedited, Dedicated, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The Expedited segment primarily provides truckload services with high service freight and delivery standards, such as 1,000 miles in 22 hours or 15-minute delivery windows. The Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length using equipment either owned or leased by the company. The Managed Freight segment offers brokerage services, including logistics capacity by outsourcing the carriage of customers’ freight to third parties; and transport management services, such as logistics services on a contractual basis to customers who prefer to outsource their logistics needs. The Warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers, as well as shuttle and switching services related to shuttling containers and trailers. The company also engages in used equipment sales and leasing business. It serves transportation companies, such as parcel freight forwarders, less-than-truckload carriers, and third-party logistics providers; and traditional truckload customers, including manufacturers, retailers, and food and beverage shippers. The company was formerly known as Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. and changed its name to Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. in May 2007. Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
CVLG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed cautious optimism: there are clear top-line and balance-sheet positives (revenue up 15.9%, net debt reduced by ~$51M, stronger pipeline and early Q2 demand improvement) and operational wins in Dedicated, Managed Freight and Warehouse revenue growth. However, near-term profitability is pressured (consolidated adjusted operating income down 11.5%, Expedited adjusted operating ratio 99.1%, ROIC down to 5%), with material headwinds from weather, fuel, driver pay inflation, elevated brokerage costs and equipment cost/timing that could offset some rate improvements. Management expects sequential quarterly improvement through 2026 but acknowledges several risks that temper near-term margin recovery.View all CVLG earnings summariesCVLG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$52.33
▲(11.94% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
29.76% Insiders
20.09% Mutual Funds
3.88% Other Institutional Investors
28.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors







