Universal Logistics (ULH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a diversified, asset-light third-party logistics provider offering transportation and supply chain solutions across North America and around the globe. Its service portfolio encompasses truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and specialized freight services, supported by dedicated brokerage, warehousing, and distribution management capabilities.

Originally incorporated as Universal Truckload Services, Inc., the company has evolved beyond its core truckload heritage to a one-stop logistics platform. In February 2016, it rebranded as Universal Logistics Holdings to reflect the breadth of its offerings. This strategic transformation underscores the firm’s commitment to integrating technology-driven solutions with flexible carrier relationships, allowing shippers to optimize costs and streamline operations.

Headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania, Universal Logistics serves a broad customer base across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and extends international freight-forwarding services through a network of global partners. The company’s executive leadership team, led by seasoned transportation and logistics professionals, focuses on delivering tailored supply chain strategies, real-time visibility and continuous process improvements to meet the dynamic needs of industries ranging from retail and automotive to manufacturing and energy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.49 to $15.39
• 50-Day Range: $12.18 to $24.82
• 52-Week Range: $11.73 to $30.76
• Volume: 49,948 shs
• Average Volume: 54,590 shs
• Market Capitalization: $398.98 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.78%
• Price Target: $17.00
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Universal Logistics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Logistics scored higher than 60% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 53rd out of 128 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Universal Logistics has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Universal Logistics has a consensus price target of $17.00, representing about 12.4% upside from its current price of $15.13.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Universal Logistics has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 118.18%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Universal Logistics are expected to grow by 118.18% in the coming year, from $0.55 to $1.20 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Universal Logistics is -6.03, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Universal Logistics is -6.03, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Universal Logistics has a P/B Ratio of 0.74. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.34% of the float of Universal Logistics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Logistics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.27.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Logistics has recently increased by 5.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Universal Logistics pays a meaningful dividend of 2.82%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Universal Logistics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Universal Logistics will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.00% next year. This indicates that Universal Logistics will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Universal Logistics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

73.50% of the stock of Universal Logistics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

25.50% of the stock of Universal Logistics is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/3 Dividend: 3/23/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 4/3 Dividend: 3/23/2026
• Dividend Payable: 4/03/2026
• Last Earnings: 5/01/2026
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/01/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/01/2026
• Today: 6/24/2026
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ULH
• CIK: 1308208
• Web: www.universallogistics.com
• Phone: (586) 920-0100
• Fax: 586-920-0258
• Employees: 10,525
• Year Founded: 1981

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Universal Logistics: $17.00
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $17.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +12.4%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.51)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.51
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$99.87 million
• Net Margins: -4.29%
• Pretax Margin: -7.30%
• Return on Equity: 2.65%
• Return on Assets: 0.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.18
• Current Ratio: 1.13
• Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.56 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.26
• Cash Flow: $5.71 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.65
• Book Value: $20.52 per share
• Price / Book: 0.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 26,370,000
• Free Float: 6,988,000
• Market Cap: $398.98 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.66