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PAL Stock Forecast: Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Aug 2026
$5.10
−29.56% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $10 — +96.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$201.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
57 / 100
Median analyst target
$10
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−28.5%
1M
−26.8%
YTD
−47.1%
1Y
−14.6%
From 52W high
−51.6%
From 52W low
+3.7%
$5
$11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PAL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Aug 2026
57 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
92
Value
91
Size
68
Issuance
52
Volatility
47
Quality
41
Revisions
38
Momentum
36
Growth
30

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (30): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Wall Street

PAL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PAL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4$6$8$10$12Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PALHigh $12Median $10Low $9

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $9Median $10High $12

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +96.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$12
3 Mar 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$12 → $10
10 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
23 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
16 Dec 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
12 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
21 Oct 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
23 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
12 Sept 2025William BlairDowngradeMarket Perform—
12 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
8 May 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
14 Apr 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
3 Apr 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
12 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
3 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
23 Jan 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
12 Nov 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
17 Oct 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
17 Oct 2024StifelMaintainsBuy—
14 Oct 2024Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. PAL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

PAL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−73.7%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−4.1×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Price / book
0.5×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.2×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−5.3%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.6%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Gross margin
4.3%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Operating margin
−2.9%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Net margin
−9.9%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−13.0%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.0%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

PAL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelIntegrated Freight & Logistics
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PALProficient Auto Logistics, Inc.$201.1M
57
SERVServe Robotics, Inc.$366.5M
4
RLGTRadiant Logistics, Inc.$390.1M
91
SFWLShengfeng Development Ltd.$68.4M
29
CRGOFreightos Ltd.$66.2M
33
FWRDForward Air Corp.$634.1M
51
CYRXCryoPort, Inc.$747.0M
68

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PAL news & analysis

Proficient Auto Logistics Announces Pricing of $75 Million Convertible Bond Offering

GlobeNewsWire · 12 Aug 2026neutral

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.

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026neutral

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.

Proficient Auto Logistics Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Proficient Auto Logistics reported lower second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA compared with the prior year, though management said operating trends improved sequentially through the quarter. The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Hansen & Adkins.

Why it matters — PAL watchers would care because the sequential improvement in operating trends and the announced acquisition signal potential developments in the company's performance and growth outlook.

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q2

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026negative

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share for Q2, coming in below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 and down from $0.07 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — A PAL watcher would care because the company's earnings fell short of analyst expectations and declined versus the prior-year period.

Earnings Preview: Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026negative

Zacks published an earnings preview for Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) ahead of its Q2 report. The piece states the company lacks the right combination of factors for a likely earnings beat and outlines key expectations for the upcoming announcement.

Why it matters — PAL watchers would care because the preview signals the company's upcoming second-quarter results may fall short of expectations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PAL stock

What is the PAL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is PAL stock a buy right now?

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. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PAL?

As at 10 Aug 2026, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. ranks 57 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 (92 of 100).

Will PAL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +96.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 10 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PAL stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has PAL stock performed over the past year?

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. returned -14.6% over the 12 months to 11 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. do?

Proficient Auto Logistics Inc. is a logistics company specializing in the transportation and management of automotive supply chains across various regions.

What is the latest news on PAL?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 12 Aug 2026): "Proficient Auto Logistics Announces Pricing of $75 Million Convertible Bond Offering". 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.

Company

About Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

Proficient Auto Logistics Inc. is a logistics company specializing in the transportation and management of automotive supply chains across various regions. The company's primary function is to facilitate the efficient and timely movement of vehicles and automobile components from manufacturers to dealerships, retailers, and end consumers. Known for its comprehensive suite of logistics solutions, Proficient Auto Logistics Inc. leverages advanced technologies and industry-specific expertise to optimize the supply chain process and ensure seamless operations. By focusing on the automotive industry, Proficient Auto Logistics Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the production and sales distribution of vehicles, impacting sectors ranging from luxury automobiles to commercial vehicles. The company utilizes a robust network of transportation modes, including road, rail, and sea, to provide flexible and cost-effective shipping options. Proficient Auto Logistics Inc.'s operations are pivotal in maintaining the balance between supply and demand in the automotive market, ensuring vehicles are delivered on time and in pristine condition. This not only enhances the brand reputation but also contributes to customer satisfaction and market growth, making it an integral player in the industry.

CEO Mr. Richard D. O'Dell CPA · 825 employees · United States · https://www.proficientautologistics.com