Overview
Auto logistics firm's Q4 operating revenue slightly missed analysts' expectations
Adjusted EBITDA and operating income for Q4 missed analysts' estimates
Company deliveries rose 19.1% yr/yr in Q4
Outlook
Company plans ongoing operating ratio reduction into 2026
Proficient aims to improve leverage and balance sheet position
Company sees external market conditions similar to late 2025
Result Drivers
GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT - Co recorded a $27.8 mln non-cash goodwill impairment charge, affecting operating income
INCREASED DELIVERIES - Total units delivered rose 16.2% in 2025, contributing to revenue growth
REVENUE PER UNIT DECLINE - Revenue per unit decreased due to customer mix, which partially offset volume growth
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Operating Revenue | Slight Miss* | $105.38 mln | $106.23 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA | Miss | $9.21 mln | $11.49 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted Operating Income | Miss | $1.50 mln | $4 mln (3 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 8.70% |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the passenger transportation, ground & sea peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Proficient Auto Logistics Inc is $12.00, about 14.5% above its February 6 closing price of $10.48
The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago
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