William Blair Brokers Decrease Earnings Estimates for PAL

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAL) – Stock analysts at William Blair reduced their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Proficient Auto Logistics in a research report issued on Wednesday, July 23rd. William Blair analyst R. Merkel now expects that the company will post earnings of $0.08 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.11. The consensus estimate for Proficient Auto Logistics’ current full-year earnings is $0.34 per share. William Blair also issued estimates for Proficient Auto Logistics’ Q3 2025 earnings at $0.06 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $0.15 EPS.

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:PAL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 7th. The company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by ($0.05). Proficient Auto Logistics had a negative net margin of 3.49% and a negative return on equity of 2.05%. The company had revenue of $95.21 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $94.65 million.

Separately, Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Proficient Auto Logistics from $17.00 to $14.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 8th.

Proficient Auto Logistics Stock Down 5.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:PAL opened at $7.73 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $7.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $8.60. Proficient Auto Logistics has a fifty-two week low of $6.55 and a fifty-two week high of $21.01. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

Insider Buying and Selling at Proficient Auto Logistics

In related news, CEO Richard D. Odell sold 49,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.24, for a total value of $406,232.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 836,172 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,890,057.28. The trade was a 5.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 13.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Proficient Auto Logistics

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in Proficient Auto Logistics by 10.8% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 33,684 shares of the company’s stock valued at $272,000 after acquiring an additional 3,287 shares in the last quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in shares of Proficient Auto Logistics in the fourth quarter worth $49,000. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in Proficient Auto Logistics by 12.4% during the fourth quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,453,428 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,729,000 after purchasing an additional 160,032 shares during the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new position in Proficient Auto Logistics during the fourth quarter worth $480,000. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in Proficient Auto Logistics by 258.1% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 363,670 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,935,000 after purchasing an additional 262,123 shares in the last quarter.

Proficient Auto Logistics Company Profile

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc focuses on providing auto transportation and logistics services in North America. It primarily focuses on transporting and delivering finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, ports of entry, and rail yards to a network of automotive dealerships. The company operates approximately 1,130 auto transport vehicles and trailers, including 615 company-owned transport vehicles and trailers.