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PAL Stock Chart & Stats
$7.37
$0.43(4.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.37
$0.43(4.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.85 - $10.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume174.33K
Average Volume (3M)247.27K
Market Cap
$182.73M
Enterprise Value$277.01M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.76M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$81.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.81
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.32
Shares Outstanding27,770,075
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 Ratio9.08
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.52
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.50Price Target Upside28.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$428.43M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationStrong trailing-twelve-month operating cash flow (~$33.5M) and free cash flow (~$31.5M) show the business converts operations to cash despite reported accounting losses. Sustained FCF supports debt paydown, disciplined capex, share repurchases and provides durable runway to fund margin restoration and investments over months.
Balance Sheet LeverageLow debt-to-equity (~0.11) and recent debt reductions give the company financial flexibility to absorb cyclical shocks. Manageable leverage and sizable equity underpin the ability to fund working capital swings, maintain operations during demand softness, and pursue disciplined M&A or capex without urgent refinancing risk.
Market Share ResilienceProficient increased unit deliveries 1.5% while industry SAAR fell ~5%, implying sustainable market share gains. Structural advantage from converting third-party volume to owned fleet and winning lanes supports customer relationships and long-term revenue recovery as industry demand normalizes, improving durable competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionA ~35% TTM revenue decline with negative operating profit and net margin (~-8.6%) materially weakens operating leverage. Persistent top-line erosion reduces fixed-cost absorption and makes margin recovery more difficult; sustained revenue growth is required before profitability can be reliably rebuilt over the medium term.
Compressed ProfitabilityA ~42% YoY decline in adjusted EBITDA and compressed margins signal weaker core profitability that limits reinvestment and deleveraging capacity. If EBITDA remains pressured, the company will increasingly rely on cash reserves and operational restructuring to restore margins, making recovery slower and more execution-dependent.
Operational Capacity RiskStructural operational headwinds — supply losses, driver attrition and regulatory shifts — constrain capacity and complicate contracted lane fulfillment. This raises the risk of rebidding contracts at higher rates, increases execution costs, and creates ongoing margin pressure until capacity and contract pricing realign.
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 $4.85 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 $182.73M.
When is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.098 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.008 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 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. have?
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. has 27,770,075 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 -$0.098 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.008. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -18.937%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAL
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Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$9.50 (28.90% Upside)
$9.50 (28.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 63.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $288.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-11.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing automotive transportation and logistics solutions across North America. The firm manages a significant fleet, comprising approximately 1,130 specialized vehicle transport units and trailers, of which 615 are company-owned. Its services cater to a diverse range of clients within the automotive sector, including traditional and electric vehicle manufacturers, car dealerships, auto auction houses, and companies involved in vehicle rental and leasing. Established in 2023 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company rebranded as Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. in October 2023, having previously been known as AH Acquisition Corp.
PAL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflected a mixed picture: operational and macro headwinds produced a meaningful decline in adjusted EBITDA and pressured cash and leverage in Q1, while unit delivery growth, market share gains, debt reduction, share repurchases, disciplined capex, and guidance for sequential revenue improvement heading into Q2 provide offsetting positives. Management highlighted near-term supply tightening that could improve pricing and execution, but acknowledged ongoing challenges (fuel timing, regulatory pressure, driver attrition) that muted Q1 results.View all PAL earnings summariesPAL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.50
▲(28.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
14.01% Insiders
28.18% Mutual Funds
14.14% Other Institutional Investors
34.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors