Universal Logistics (ULH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULH) is a diversified provider of transportation and logistics services headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The company offers tailored solutions that connect shippers with reliable freight transportation, intermodal services and comprehensive supply chain management across North America.

Through its Genesis Dedicated Enterprise Solutions division, Universal Logistics delivers dedicated fleet operations, driver management and maintenance programs designed for customers with consistent volume and specialized handling needs. Its Intermodal and Logistics Solutions segment leverages a vast drayage network, rail intermodal services and cross‐border expertise to support importers and exporters moving goods between the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Brokerage, Drayage & Forwarding unit provides freight brokerage, ocean and air freight forwarding, and port drayage, guiding clients through complex global supply chains.

Founded in 1932, Universal Logistics has evolved from a regional trucking operation into a comprehensive logistics partner by pursuing strategic acquisitions and developing proprietary technology platforms. The company maintains a presence at major U.S. ports, inland terminals and border crossings, enabling seamless coordination of transportation modes and enhancing shipment visibility and control for its customers.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Steven R. Greiner, Universal Logistics emphasizes operational excellence, safety and regulatory compliance. The seasoned management team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovation, positioning the company to adapt to changing market dynamics and support sustained long‐term growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $26.93 to $27.51
• 50-Day Range: $22.11 to $28.83
• 52-Week Range: $20.60 to $53.29
• Volume: 171,020 shs
• Average Volume: 48,827 shs
• Market Capitalization: $716.70 million
• P/E Ratio: 8.56
• Dividend Yield: 1.54%
• Price Target: $29.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Universal Logistics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Logistics scored higher than 70% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 58th out of 126 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: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Universal Logistics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Universal Logistics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 40.57%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Universal Logistics are expected to grow by 40.57% in the coming year, from $2.81 to $3.95 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Universal Logistics is 8.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Universal Logistics is 8.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 13.25.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Universal Logistics has a P/B Ratio of 1.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.14% 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 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Logistics has recently decreased by 97.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Universal Logistics pays a meaningful dividend of 1.54%, 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 Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Universal Logistics is 13.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Universal Logistics will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.63% next year. This indicates that Universal Logistics will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.14% 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 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Logistics has recently decreased by 97.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.00

News Sentiment

Universal Logistics has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Universal Logistics this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Universal Logistics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 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

73.60% 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

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

ULH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ULH shares performed this year?

Universal Logistics' stock was trading at $45.94 at the start of the year. Since then, ULH stock has decreased by 40.7% and is now trading at $27.22.

How were Universal Logistics' earnings last quarter?

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULH) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 24th. The transportation company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.25. The transportation company earned $382.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $400.60 million. Universal Logistics had a net margin of 4.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.18%.
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How do I buy shares of Universal Logistics?

Shares of ULH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Logistics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal Logistics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

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: 10,821
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Universal Logistics: $29.00
• High Price Target: $29.00
• Low Price Target: $29.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.18
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.56
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.69
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $129.91 million
• Net Margins: 4.81%
• Pretax Margin: 6.43%
• Return on Equity: 13.18%
• Return on Assets: 5.05%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.00
• Current Ratio: 1.18
• Quick Ratio: 1.18

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.85 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.39
• Cash Flow: $9.65 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.82
• Book Value: $24.58 per share
• Price / Book: 1.11

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 26,330,000
• Free Float: 6,952,000
• Market Cap: $716.70 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.00