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Proficient Auto Logistics

Moves new and used vehicles through asset-based and asset-light transport models.

$5.13
After-hours close+0.00 (+0.10%)
At close$5.13(−4.56%)
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Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common StockPALIndustrials

Provides new- and used-vehicle transport for manufacturers, leasing companies, dealers, auctions, long-distance transporters, brokers, and individuals. Revenue comes through the Company Drivers asset-based model and the asset-light Subhaulers model, with pricing generally tied to vehicle size, weight, and mileage.

Moves finished vehicles for manufacturers, leasing companies, dealers, auction companies, long-distance transporters, brokers, and individuals. New-vehicle routes connect production sites, marine ports, and rail hubs with dealerships, while used-vehicle work also serves rental and auction locations and dealer transfers.

Company Drivers provides asset-based automobile transport and contract services using company-owned equipment, while Subhaulers uses an asset-light model that outsources loads to third-party carriers. Its documented integration priorities include aligning systems, standardizing safety practices, and developing regional operating capabilities.

The network is concentrated in the United States. Pricing is generally based on vehicle size, weight, and mileage. Operations depend on compliance with rules governing equipment, driver certification, training, recordkeeping, worker classification, workplace safety, and inspections.

Company facts

CEORichard O’Dell
ListedMay 9, 2024
ExchangeNASDAQ
HeadquartersJacksonville, FL
CountryUnited States
Employees825
CIK0001998768
ISINUS74317M1045

Key statistics

Market cap$142.5M
EPS (ttm)−$1.40
P/E (ttm)−3.66
ROE-12.4%
P/B0.4725
P/S0.3370
Dividend yield
Beta1.95vs XLI 0.94

Year to date −47.8% · Average volume (30d) 635.6K

Analysts

Price target, next 12 months$12.00+133.9%Median of 4 analysts · vs the Aug 28 close
ConsensusBuy3 of 4 analysts rate it buy or better

Ratings

Target range

Latest analyst notes

DateFirmActionPrior ratingRatingPrior targetTarget
Aug 11, 2026BarringtonTarget$10$12
May 11, 2026BarringtonTarget$17$10
Dec 16, 2025Stifel NicolausTarget$13$12
Sep 12, 2025William BlairDowngradeOutperformMarket Perform

Earnings

EPS

Estimate$0.08
ReportedDue Nov 10, 2026

Revenue

Estimate$157.3M
ReportedDue Nov 10, 2026

History

Report dateEPS estEPSSurpriseRevenue estRevenueSurpriseNext session
Aug 10, 2026Q2 FY26$0.06$0.00−105.1%$106.8M$109.4M+2.5%−29.56%
May 7, 2026Q1 FY26−$0.01−$0.14−1,300.0%$92.2M$93.7M+1.7%−18.94%
Feb 9, 2026Q4 FY25$0.09$0.21+133.3%$104.5M$105.4M+0.9%−25.57%
Nov 11, 2025Q3 FY25$0.07$0.05−28.6%$106.2M$114.3M+7.6%+29.94%
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Financial highlights

12 quartersQ1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Revenue$95.2M$115.5M$114.3M$105.4M$93.7M$109.4M
Gross profit$7.9M$10.8M$35.1M−$19.9M−$1.2M$109.4M
Operating income−$2.4M$125.4K−$79.3M$97.9M−$6.9M−$3.2M
Net income−$3.2M−$1.6M−$3.0M−$25.7M−$6.5M−$3.9M
Diluted EPS−$0.12−$0.06−$0.11−$0.92−$0.23−$0.14
Gross margin8.3%9.4%30.7%-18.9%-1.3%100.0%
Operating margin-2.5%0.1%-69.4%92.9%-7.4%-3.0%

Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY23 $481.8M · FY24 $240.9M · FY25 $430.4M

Revenue by product · Q2 FY26

Other Revenue Member$806.5K · 100%

Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $8.1M · Total debt $82.4M · Total assets $460.5M · Shareholders' equity $303.2M

Dividends

No dividends on record.

Ownership

Institutions 72.69%20.19M sharesInsiders 16.54%4.59M sharesOther 10.77%2.99M shares

Shares outstanding 27.77M · Float 23.89M · 86.0% free float

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

HolderShares% outstandingFormFiled
FMR LLC4.17M15.02%13FMay 15, 2026
Boston Partners2.20M7.91%13FMay 11, 2026
John Skiadas · director2.06M7.42%Form 4Mar 30, 2026
American Century Companies Inc1.74M6.26%13FMay 15, 2026
BlackRock, Inc.1.50M5.41%13FMay 13, 2026

Insider tradesForm 4

DateInsiderRoleSharesAvg price
Aug 19, 2026Amy F. Riceofficer: President and COO−5,808$5.61
Aug 13, 2026Amy F. Riceofficer: President and COO+995$5.55
Aug 13, 2026Bradley J. Wrightofficer: Chief Financial Officer+4,000$5.55
Aug 14, 2026Rohit Laldirector+10,000$5.53
Aug 13, 2026Rohit Laldirector+40,000$5.43
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Peers

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Proficient Auto Logistics$5.13+0.10%$142.5M16.40.3−5.3%
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Median29.623.96.5+10.1%