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Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL)
NASDAQ:PAL
PAL Stock Chart & Stats
$7.80
$0.43(4.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.80
$0.43(4.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.76 - $10.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume174.33K
Average Volume (3M)247.27K
Market Cap
$217.07M
Enterprise Value$302.15M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.04
Next Earnings
Jun 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.00
Shares Outstanding27,830,036
10 Day Avg. Volume260,845
30 Day Avg. Volume247,269
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.00Price Target Upside41.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$441.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Capital AllocationStrong free cash flow is being used to reduce debt and preserve flexibility for strategic acquisitions, enhancing financial stability and potential inorganic growth.
Operational EfficiencyRestructuring initiatives and a planned shift toward company-managed delivery routes aim to improve operating efficiency and expand margins by replacing lower-margin subcontracted work.
Revenue GrowthAcquisition of Brothers Auto Transport and recent contract wins lifted revenue above expectations and broadened the company's footprint, supporting a stronger growth outlook.
Bears Say
Margin RecoverySlow progress on improving margins amid a softened market could delay a return to historical profitability levels and weigh on investor confidence.
Operating LeverageAdditional revenue did not fully cover fixed costs from weaker core volumes, leaving operating profit pressured and limiting the benefits of higher sales.
Pricing RiskSoft market volumes and vehicle makers focusing on cost savings threaten the company's pricing power, creating downside risk to revenue per delivery.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. News
PAL FAQ
What was Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. lowest stock price was $5.76 and its highest was $10.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s market cap?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s market cap is $217.07M.
When is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 23, 2026 which is in 112 days.
How were Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported $0 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.09 by -$0.09.
Is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. pay dividends?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. have?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. has 27,830,036 shares outstanding.
What happened to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. reported an EPS of $0 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -25.575%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.00 (41.03% Upside)
$11.00 (41.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 502.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 40%
Bearish news 60%
Bearish news 60%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. focuses on providing auto transportation and logistics services in North America. The company operates approximately 1,130 auto transport vehicles and trailers, including 615 company-owned transport vehicles and trailers. It serves auto companies, electric vehicle producers, auto dealers, auto auctions, rental car companies, and auto leasing companies. The company was formerly known as AH Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. in October 2023. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
PAL Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a mixed but cautiously optimistic outlook. Key operational and financial strengths include double-digit revenue growth (10.7% FY), strong Q4 EBITDA improvement (+32% YoY), improved leverage (net debt/TTM EBITDA down to 1.5x), and a clear plan to drive a 150 bps improvement in adjusted operating ratio through cost and structural initiatives. Offsetting these positives are meaningful near-term headwinds: a non-cash $27.8M goodwill impairment, a ~6% decline in revenue per unit, flat full-year adjusted EBITDA despite revenue growth, higher insurance retention volatility, and weaker market demand (lower SAAR) with competitive pricing pressure. Management emphasizes discipline, balance-sheet strengthening, and targeted M&A, and views many negatives as temporary or one-time, suggesting improvement potential if market conditions normalize. Overall, highlights modestly outweigh the lowlights given the operational momentum, balance sheet progress, and one-time nature of several negatives.View all PAL earnings summariesPAL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.00
▲(41.03% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
10.30% Insiders
25.01% Mutual Funds
12.75% Other Institutional Investors
43.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors