CVLGIndustrials · TruckingThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $54 — +53.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (90): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (37): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CVLG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +53.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $60 → $54 |
| 15 July 2026 | Citizens | Initiates | Market Outperform | $60 |
| 15 July 2026 | Citizens | Initiates | Market Outperform | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Overweight | $60 |
| 8 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 25 Oct 2024 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 July 2024 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Jan 2024 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Vertical Research | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 28 July 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Jan 2023 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform | — |
| 24 Oct 2022 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Apr 2022 | Cowen & Co. | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 5 Apr 2022 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 6 Jan 2022 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 22 May 2020 | Stephens & Co. | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 21 May 2020 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2019 | Stifel Nicolaus | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 76% of US stocks
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Higher than 54% of US stocks
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Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CVLG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Covenant Logistics Group reported higher second-quarter freight revenue but lower adjusted operating income, as rising costs for insurance, maintenance, and brokerage capacity outweighed improvements in rates and revenue quality.
Why it matters — The miss on operating income despite higher revenue signals that cost pressures are currently offsetting the company's progress on pricing and revenue mix.
Covenant Logistics Group held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published by Seeking Alpha detailing the company's financial results and management commentary for the quarter.
Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with direct insight into Covenant's quarterly performance and management's outlook.
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. (NYSE: CVLG) announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, via a press release on July 29, 2026.
Why it matters — A CVLG watcher would care because the quarterly results provide a snapshot of the company's recent financial health and operational performance.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $54, with estimates ranging from $43 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +53.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CVLG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $43 to $60 over the next 12 months.
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. returned +53.2% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Covenant Logistics Group Inc. is a transportation and logistics service provider primarily serving the truckload freight market in North America.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 31 July 2026): "Covenant Logistics Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Covenant Logistics Group reported higher second-quarter freight revenue but lower adjusted operating income, as rising costs for insurance, maintenance, and brokerage capacity outweighed improvements in rates and revenue quality.
Covenant Logistics Group Inc. is a transportation and logistics service provider primarily serving the truckload freight market in North America. The company specializes in offering transportation solutions that include expedited services, dedicated services, warehousing, and brokerage services. Its expedited services ensure time-sensitive deliveries, catering particularly to the needs of industries requiring fast transit times. Covenant's dedicated services offer customized logistics solutions, integrating into the customer's supply chain to optimize efficiency. Furthermore, their comprehensive brokerage services connect shippers to additional capacity by partnering with third-party carriers. This diversification allows them to support various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and distribution. Covenant Logistics aims to enhance its market position through advanced technology integration, offering customers enhanced shipment visibility and efficiency. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company plays a crucial role in ensuring the flow of goods across the sprawling network of North American transport routes, thus contributing significantly to the economic vitality of the regions it serves.
CEO Mr. David Ray Parker · 2,900 employees · United States · https://www.covenantlogistics.com