Proficient Auto Logistics

PAL · NASDAQ

$2.82−$0.07 (−2.42%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $2.89

PAL analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 2 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy2
Hold0
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $12.24 (+334.0% upside)

Low: $12.12
Now: $2.82
High: $12.60

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

PAL analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Stifel	Oct 8, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$12.00 → $10.00	50%
Stifel	Aug 11, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$9.00 → $12.00	50%
Barrington Research	Mar 3, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$12.00	63%
Stifel	Mar 3, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$12.00 → $10.00	50%
Barrington Research	Feb 10, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$12.00	63%
Barrington Research	Jan 23, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$12.00	63%
Stifel	Dec 16, 2025	Maintains	Buy	$11.00 → $12.00	50%
Barrington Research	Nov 12, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$12.00	63%
Barrington Research	Oct 21, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$12.00	63%

The case for and against

Updated Jul 28, 2026

Bull case

Proficient Auto Logistics is poised for strong revenue growth in the coming years, given its non-unionized, specialized freight services targeting both OEM and secondary markets. With plans to improve its efficiency and expand its market share, the company is expected to see a modest sequential improvement in its adjusted operating ratio in the first quarter, and a 150 basis points improvement for the full year. Despite a weaker-than-expected first quarter revenue, the company's recent announcement of its first-ever share repurchase program and its 11.2% increase in total unit deliveries in the fourth quarter further strengthens our positive outlook for Proficient Auto Logistics's stock.

Bear case

Proficient Auto Logistics is facing several headwinds such as declining automotive sales and severe winter weather disrupting dealership operations and delaying consumer purchases. Additionally, the company's high debt levels and lower-than-expected free cash flow may limit its ability to invest in future growth opportunities. The company's current valuation of 5.1x and 4.0x for 2026 and 2027 adjusted EBITDA estimates, respectively, represents a discount to its industry peers, but given the challenging market conditions, we have a negative outlook on the stock and reiterate our UNDERPERFORM rating and $10 price target.

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