Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL)
NASDAQIndustrialsIntegrated Freight & LogisticsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$5.12+2.40%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQIndustrialsIntegrated Freight & LogisticsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PAL
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -43.7% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | Not available |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A comparable growth gap is not available.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 8 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
PAL — earnings miss
Dated 2026-08-10
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 10, 2026, the Company issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and certain other information. The full text of the Company’s press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The Company will host an investor conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 10, 2026 to discuss its operations and financial results. The Company invites investors to join the investor c…
Why it matters: Missing earnings may mean bigger problems with the company's money.
Worry ifQ2 earnings report shows a net income loss greater than $6 million.
Less concerning ifQ2 earnings report shows a net income profit or loss less than $6 million.
Why it matters: Management aims to improve financial results after a loss in Q1. Success here signals recovery.
Supportive ifQ2 revenue shows a year-over-year increase of more than 10%.
Worry ifQ2 revenue declines or stays flat year over year.
Why it matters: Unit deliveries are important for revenue. If they increase, it shows demand is recovering and operations are strong.
Supportive ifUnit deliveries in Q2 increase by more than 5% compared to Q1.
Worry ifUnit deliveries in Q2 decline or stay flat compared to Q1.
Why it matters: Management knows they missed earnings. Fixing these issues is important to regain investor trust.
Supportive ifManagement says the net income loss is smaller than in Q1.
Worry ifNet income loss remains the same or worsens in Q2.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$248 on $10,000 · ±2.5% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $618 loss on $10,000 · 6.2% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $5,332 loss on $10,000 · 53.3% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: The automotive market affects Proficient's performance. Strong demand can lead to better results.
Watch forDemand in the automotive market is getting better. This means more unit deliveries.
Also watch forDemand in the automotive market is getting worse. This hurts unit deliveries.
Why it matters: If Proficient integrates well, it could improve its market position and growth. This may help investors feel more confident.
Supportive ifThe Hansen & Adkins acquisition is now complete.
Worry ifThere are delays or problems with the Hansen & Adkins acquisition.
Why it matters: A larger decline shows worse financial health and market pressures. Investors will worry about ongoing challenges.
Worry ifQ3 total operating revenue declines year over year worse than -5.3%.
Less concerning ifQ3 total operating revenue falls year over year by less than -5.3%.
Why it matters: Fuel costs impacted Q1 results. Better recovery could signal stronger margins and performance.
Supportive ifManagement says fuel cost recovery improves a lot in Q2. This boosts margins.
Worry ifFuel cost recovery is still weak. This puts pressure on margins and profits.
Why it matters: Updates on the buyback program may show management's faith in the company's value.
Watch forManagement shares more details or progress on the $15 million share buyback program.
Also watch forNo updates or progress reported on the share repurchase program.
Why it matters: Better revenue growth shows a recovery from recent drops. It also supports management's goals.
Supportive ifQ3 total operating revenue increases year over year from $109.4 million in Q2 2026.
Worry ifQ3 total operating revenue keeps going down compared to last year.