PAL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how PAL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PAL sees a -2.48% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.80% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.06%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
PAL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
95.09M
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3.92%
Gross Margin
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Operating Margin
-2.01%
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-19.92%
Net Margin
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EPS
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PAL Earnings Analysis
Proficient Auto Logistics Inc Corporation (PAL.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Quarterly Growth Performance: Proficient Autologistics achieved approximately 4% growth in both units delivered and total revenue during the fourth quarter versus the third quarter of 2024.
Operational Efficiency Improvement: Adjusted operating ratio improved by 50 basis points during a period of persistent weak revenues, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Operating revenue for the fourth quarter was $95.1 million, reflecting a 4% increase from the previous quarter, showcasing resilience in revenue generation.
Strong Liquidity Position: The company had approximately $15.8 million in cash and equivalents at the end of the quarter, indicating a strong liquidity position.
Contract Wins and Market Growth: Proficient secured three net new contract wins since the last earnings call, two of which are larger than average size, demonstrating ongoing growth in market share.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Operating revenue decreased by 15.9% year-over-year to $95.1 million in Q4 2024, despite a 4% increase from the previous quarter.
Fleet Service Revenue Decline: Dedicated fleet service revenue plummeted to $3.7 million in Q4 2024, down from $14.2 million in Q4 2023, indicating a significant decline in demand.
Unit Revenue Decline: Revenue per unit, excluding fuel surcharge, fell by 14% year-over-year to approximately $169, remaining unchanged from the previous quarter.
January Volume Decline: Quarter-to-date unit volumes and revenue in January 2025 are down 17.5% compared to the same period last year, reflecting ongoing market challenges.
Spot Market Decline: The spot premium over contract pricing dropped to 16% in Q4 2024, a stark decline from over 100% in the first two quarters of the year, highlighting a weak spot market.
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PAL Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Proficient Auto Logistics Q4 2024 sees revenue dip
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The earnings call highlights several negative factors: a significant revenue decline, spot market weakness, economic challenges, and inflationary costs. The Q&A session reveals management's lack of visibility into market share and competitors' revenue, adding uncertainty. Despite some positive aspects like new contract wins and M&A opportunities, the overall sentiment is negative due to the macro industry environment and financial performance. The absence of a shareholder return plan further dampens sentiment, leading to a predicted stock price movement in the negative range.
