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PALProficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock
$6.38$177M
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PAL logoProficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock(PAL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

PAL•NASDAQ
$6.58
Price updated Jul 2, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryFreight & LogisticsSub-IndustryAsset-Based Parcel, Express and LTL Carriers
AboutProficient Auto Logistics, Inc. focuses on providing auto transportation and logistics services in North America. The company operates approximately 1,130 auto transport vehicles and trailers, including 615 company-owned transport vehicles and trailers. It serves auto companies, electric vehicle producers, auto dealers, auto auctions, rental car companies, and auto leasing companies. The company was formerly known as AH Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. in October 2023. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.Show more
  • Revenue$430M+78.7%
  • EBITDA$56M+312.2%
  • Net Income-$33M-294.6%
  • EPS (Diluted)-1.21-157.4%
  • Gross Margin7.87%-59.0%
  • EBITDA Margin12.94%+130.6%
  • Operating Margin3.81%+216.3%
  • Net Margin-7.77%-120.8%
  • ROE-10.26%-104.8%

PAL Price & Volume

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Operational Volatility Challenges Post-Consolidation Profitability Outlook

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNegative: The company's inability to achieve consistent profitability is underscored by a net margin of -6.9% in 2026Q1 and a forward P/E ratio of 69.54
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical Automotive Demand Exposure

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Proficient Auto Logistics faces significant headwinds as it attempts to integrate five distinct entities, evidenced by a persistent inability to convert top-line revenue into sustainable operating income.
  • While the company maintains a specialized niche in finished vehicle logistics, the erosion of its equity base to a $51.6 million deficit in retained earnings suggests substantial execution risk.
  • Investors should monitor the company's ability to stabilize its volatile gross margins, which swung from -18.9% in 2025Q4 to 30.1% in 2026Q1, before considering a constructive outlook.

Verdict Logic

which suggests an unattractive risk-reward profile.

PAL Growth Metrics

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM27.63%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-223.54%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-149.06%

Return on Capital

10 Years886.9%
5 Years886.9%
3 Years886.9%
Last Year3.76%

PAL Recent Earnings

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 3/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (50%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.14-1300.0%
$0.01
Rev
$94M+1.7%
$92M
Q1 2026
Feb 9, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.21+133.3%
$0.09
Rev
$105M+0.9%
$104M
Q4 2025
Nov 11, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05-28.6%
$0.07
Rev
$114M+7.6%
$106M
Q3 2025
Aug 11, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.07-36.4%
$0.11
Rev
$116M+11.7%
$103M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 7, 2026
$0.14vs $0.01-1300.0%
$94Mvs $92M+1.7%
Q1 2026Feb 9, 2026
$0.21vs $0.09+133.3%
$105Mvs $104M+0.9%
Q4 2025Nov 11, 2025
$0.05vs $0.07-28.6%
$114Mvs $106M+7.6%
Q3 2025Aug 11, 2025
$0.07vs $0.11-36.4%
$116Mvs $103M+11.7%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PAL logoPALProficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common StockCurrent
$6.58$182.73M-5.4478.71%-7.77%-10.26%—
CVLG logoCVLGCovenant Logistics Group, Inc.
$44.83$1.13B166.042.92%0.42%1.23%—
HTLD logoHTLDHeartland Express, Inc.
$15.16$1.17B-22.63-23.08%-5.69%-5.66%—
MRTN logoMRTNMarten Transport, Ltd.
$17.45$1.42B83.10-8.31%1.68%1.89%—
JBHT logoJBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
$290.07$27.35B47.40-0.73%5.13%17.3%—
KNX logoKNXKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
$77.37$12.57B188.710.8%0.45%0.48%—

Compare PAL vs Peers

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CVLG

Most directly comparable listed peer for PAL.

Scale Benchmark

vs GM

Larger-name benchmark to compare PAL against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs CVLG, HTLD, MRTN, JBHT

PAL SEC Filings & Documents

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 2, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Mar 31, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 31, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 14, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 14, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 14, 2025·SEC

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PAL Frequently Asked Questions

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock's revenue?

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) reported $428.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 216% increase from $135.8M in 2023.

How fast is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock growing?

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) grew revenue by 78.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is PAL profitable?

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) reported a net loss of $36.7M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is PAL's return on equity?

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) has a return on equity (ROE) of -10.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock's free cash flow?

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL) generated $31.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in PAL back in 2023?

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