PALIndustrials · Integrated Freight & LogisticsThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $10 — +282.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Proficient Auto Logistics, 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
Value (95): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (14): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PAL, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +282.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $12 → $10 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $9.00 → $12 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $12 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $12 → $10 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 Sept 2025 | William Blair | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. returned −63.5% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 86% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. has a market value of $73.4M and an enterprise value of $147.6M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $422.8M. The latest quarter shrank 5.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$41.7M, a −9.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.40.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $17.1M.
Trailing P/E: −2.2×; forward P/E: 5.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. employs 724 people — $584K of revenue per employee.
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Proficient Auto Logistics appointed Steven Hansen to its board of directors. The company described Hansen as an automobile and transportation veteran who will support continued H&A integration and additional growth opportunities.
Why it matters — PAL watchers may note the board appointment and its stated focus on H&A integration and growth opportunities.
Proficient Auto Logistics announced it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on November 12, 2026, hosting an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST following the release of results at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST. The company also announced participation in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference.
Why it matters — PAL watchers can mark their calendars for the company's upcoming earnings release and investor call to hear its third quarter 2026 operating and financial results, as well as its participation in an investor conference.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Hansen & Adkins as of August 13, 2026, consistent with the timing and terms previously disclosed by the company.
Why it matters — Completing this acquisition expands Proficient Auto Logistics' auto transportation and logistics operations, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
Proficient Auto Logistics priced a $75 million offering of convertible senior notes due 2033, to be sold in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers, with settlement expected on August 13, 2026.
Why it matters — A PAL watcher would care because this debt financing could affect the company's capital structure and future dilution if the notes are converted into equity.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.'s (PAL) Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's second-quarter results and management commentary. The item is limited to the release of the earnings call transcript.
Why it matters — PAL watchers can reference the transcript for the company's Q2 2026 financial results and management's discussion of its performance.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $10, with estimates ranging from $9 to $12. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. ranks 52 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 Value (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +282.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PAL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9 to $12 over the next 12 months.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. returned -63.5% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. is a specialized freight and transportation company focused on moving finished vehicles across North America.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 30 Oct 2026): "Proficient Auto Logistics Appoints Steven Hansen to Board of Directors". Proficient Auto Logistics appointed Steven Hansen to its board of directors. The company described Hansen as an automobile and transportation veteran who will support continued H&A integration and additional growth opportunities.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. is a specialized freight and transportation company focused on moving finished vehicles across North America. Proficient Auto Logistics provides auto transportation and logistics services for automotive manufacturers, electric vehicle producers, dealers, auctions, rental car companies, and leasing firms. Its operations include open and enclosed carrier shipping, dealer relocation, and long-haul vehicle delivery from production plants, marine ports, and rail yards to dealership networks. The company combines asset-based transport operations with brokered services, allowing it to coordinate loads through its own fleet as well as third-party carriers. Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and serves a market that depends on efficient, specialized vehicle distribution throughout the automotive supply chain.
CEO Mr. Richard D. O'Dell CPA · 724 employees · United States · https://www.proficientautologistics.com
