Equities Analysts Set Expectations for PAL Q4 Earnings

Key Points

• William Blair has revised its Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Proficient Auto Logistics down from $0.07 to $0.04, while the consensus for the full year is $0.34 per share.
• The company recently reported a quarterly earnings miss with an EPS of ($0.03), falling short of the expected $0.02, despite a revenue of $95.21 million which exceeded expectations.
• Proficient Auto Logistics stock has experienced a 2.4% decrease, opening at $8.10, and CEO Richard D. Odell sold a significant percentage of his shares in the firm.

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAL - Free Report) - William Blair dropped their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Proficient Auto Logistics in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, July 23rd. William Blair analyst R. Merkel now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.04 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.07. The consensus estimate for Proficient Auto Logistics' current full-year earnings is $0.34 per share. William Blair also issued estimates for Proficient Auto Logistics' Q1 2026 earnings at $0.03 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.11 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.13 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.11 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS.

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.02 by ($0.05). Proficient Auto Logistics had a negative return on equity of 2.05% and a negative net margin of 3.49%. The company had revenue of $95.21 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $94.65 million.

Separately, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on Proficient Auto Logistics from $17.00 to $14.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 8th.

Proficient Auto Logistics Stock Down 2.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:PAL opened at $8.10 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $7.46 and a 200 day moving average price of $8.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 1.25. Proficient Auto Logistics has a 12-month low of $6.55 and a 12-month high of $21.01.

Insider Transactions at Proficient Auto Logistics

In other news, CEO Richard D. Odell sold 49,300 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.24, for a total value of $406,232.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 836,172 shares in the company, valued at $6,890,057.28. This trade represents a 5.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 13.90% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Proficient Auto Logistics

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new stake in Proficient Auto Logistics during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $96,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its stake in Proficient Auto Logistics by 136.9% during the 4th quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 49,047 shares of the company's stock valued at $396,000 after purchasing an additional 28,342 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in Proficient Auto Logistics by 258.1% during the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 363,670 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,935,000 after purchasing an additional 262,123 shares in the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp grew its stake in Proficient Auto Logistics by 4.8% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 127,956 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,033,000 after purchasing an additional 5,850 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its stake in Proficient Auto Logistics by 10.8% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 33,684 shares of the company's stock valued at $272,000 after purchasing an additional 3,287 shares in the last quarter.

About Proficient Auto Logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc focuses on providing auto transportation and logistics services in North America. It primarily focuses on transporting and delivering finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, ports of entry, and rail yards to a network of automotive dealerships. The company operates approximately 1,130 auto transport vehicles and trailers, including 615 company-owned transport vehicles and trailers.

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