Universal Logistics (ULH)
NASDAQ:ULH
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ULH Stock Chart & Stats
$23.34
$0.63(1.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$23.34
$0.63(1.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.73 - $30.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.31K
Average Volume (3M)45.62K
Market Cap
$386.05M
Enterprise Value$1.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$930.65M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.15
Shares Outstanding26,369,692
10 Day Avg. Volume73,652
30 Day Avg. Volume45,615
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio-9.72
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.45
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside-27.16% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Multi-modal Business ModelUniversal's mix of contract logistics, intermodal and trucking creates structural revenue diversification that reduces reliance on any single freight market. Asset-light elements limit capex intensity, while multi-modal capabilities let the company win end-to-end mandates and capture shifting shipper preferences over the medium term.
Recurring Contract/dedicated Logistics RevenueContract and dedicated logistics generate multi-year, activity-based or fixed-fee streams that stabilize revenue and utilization. Even with margin pressure, this segment's recurring nature supports predictable cash flows, stronger customer retention, and easier capacity planning compared with transactional brokerage alone.
Positive Operating Cash Flow TrendImproved operating cash flow despite accounting losses indicates the business can convert revenue to cash through working-capital management and non-cash adjustments. That cash generation is a durable foundation for servicing obligations, funding operations, and buying time to restore margins or reduce leverage.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageSustained debt near $750M relative to a diminished earnings base constrains strategic flexibility. High leverage increases interest and refinancing risk, limits ability to invest in growth or weather demand shocks, and could force asset sales or equity raises if profitability doesn't rebound sustainably.
Margin Compression And Loss Of ProfitabilityA persistent drop in gross margins and a swing to negative operating profit indicate structural pricing pressure or rising unit costs in key segments like intermodal and trucking. Long-term margin erosion undermines ROI, weakens competitive positioning, and necessitates material operational or pricing fixes to restore sustainable earnings.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowConsecutive years of negative free cash flow erode liquidity and force dependence on external financing or asset sales to fund dividends, capex, or debt service. Even with improved operating cash, ongoing FCF deficits restrict deleveraging and increase vulnerability to rate or demand shocks over the medium term.
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ULH FAQ
What was Universal Logistics’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Logistics lowest stock price was $11.73 and its highest was $30.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Logistics’s market cap?
Universal Logistics’s market cap is $386.05M.
When is Universal Logistics’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Logistics’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Universal Logistics’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Logistics released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported -$0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.09 by -$0.22.
Is Universal Logistics overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Logistics’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Universal Logistics pay dividends?
Universal Logistics pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.105 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.76%. See more information on Universal Logistics dividends here
What is Universal Logistics’s EPS estimate?
Universal Logistics’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Logistics have?
Universal Logistics has 26,369,692 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Logistics’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Logistics reported an EPS of -$0.13 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -27.993%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Logistics?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ULH
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Universal Logistics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.00 (-27.16% Downside)
$17.00 (-27.16% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
ULH Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 70.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-18.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Logistics
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (ULH) is a diversified company specializing in a comprehensive range of transportation and supply chain management solutions. Its operations extend across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and into Colombia. ULH's core services include a variety of full truckload options, such as standard dry van, flatbed, specialized heavy-haul, and temperature-controlled (refrigerated) transport. Beyond traditional trucking, the company also manages both domestic and international freight forwarding, provides customs brokerage, and delivers time-sensitive services like ground expedite and last-mile delivery. The firm is adept at moving a broad spectrum of commodities, including automotive components, industrial machinery, construction materials, paper products, foodstuffs, consumer retail items, furnishings, and various types of steel and metals. To meet specific client demands, ULH also furnishes a suite of supplementary services. These value-added offerings range from material handling, freight consolidation, and sequencing to light assembly (sub-assembly), cross-docking, custom kitting, repacking, warehousing solutions, and the management of returnable containers. Furthermore, it supports intermodal operations through drayage and the localized transport of shipping containers between maritime ports or rail terminals and their final customer destinations. Its client base spans critical sectors such as the automotive, steel, oil and gas, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries, along with other transportation enterprises that consolidate shipments from multiple sources. Established in 1932 and headquartered in Warren, Michigan, the company was previously known as Universal Truckload Services, Inc. before adopting its current name, Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., in April 2016.
ULH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▼(-27.16% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.57% Insiders
14.87% Mutual Funds
1.25% Other Institutional Investors
77.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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