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Universal Logistics

(NASDAQ) ULH

Current Price$14.35
Market Cap$388.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)+2%
5 Year-30%
1 Year-42%
1 Month-9%
Universal Logistics last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 14.742026-07-16
Universal Logistics stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.29%USD 14.002026-07-09
1 month-9.35%USD 16.262026-06-16
3 month-36.43%USD 23.192026-04-17
Year to date-1.73%USD 15.002025-12-31
1 year-41.66%USD 25.272025-07-16
3 year-48.32%USD 28.522023-07-17
5 year-29.53%USD 20.922021-07-16
Since inception+1.78%USD 14.482005-02-11

Universal Logistics Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$388.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.54B

Net Income (TTM)

-$109.40M

EPS (TTM)

-$4.15

P/E Ratio

-3.55

Dividend

$0.42

Beta (Volatility)

1.12 (Average)

Price

$14.35

Volume

27,582

Open

$14.58

Previous Close

$14.29

Daily Range

$14.11 - $14.63

52-Week Range

$11.73 - $30.76

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 23, 2026

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About Universal Logistics

Universal helps big companies move goods across North America. It manages supply chains for car makers and large retailers. Its trucks and warehouses keep vital products moving every day.

Services for the Supply Chain

  • Value-Added Services: Sorting and packing items inside customer plants or warehouses; represented 45.7% of 2025 operating revenues.
  • Dedicated Transportation: Short-trip truck deliveries on set routes for specific customers; accounted for 21.7% of 2025 operating revenues.
  • Intermodal Services: Moving shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and factories; made up 16.2% of 2025 operating revenues.
  • Trucking Services: Carrying heavy loads like steel or machinery for industrial clients; contributed 11.7% of 2025 operating revenues.
  • Brokerage Services: Coordinating freight moves through a network of outside carriers; accounted for 4.7% of 2025 operating revenues.

Strategic Steps and Growth

  • Acquired Parsec, LLC in September 2024 to add specialized rail terminal management services.
  • Finished a major logistics development project in Stanton, Tennessee during 2024.
  • Reincorporated in Nevada on May 1, 2025, to update its legal framework.
  • Grew its independent agent network to 131 locations by the end of 2025.

What Sets Universal Apart

Universal integrates its staff and equipment directly into customer factories to manage essential production tasks. It uses independent contractors and agents to keep its cost structure flexible during market changes.

The Scorecard

  • Operating revenues reached $1.56 billion in 2025, down 15.6% from the previous year.
  • Net income fell to -$99.9 million in 2025, worsened from $130 million in 2024.
  • Universal recorded $124.4 million in non-cash charges in 2025 because its intermodal business lost value.
  • Q1 2026 revenue was $367.6 million, down 3.9% from $382.4 million in Q1 2025.

Bottom Line

Universal has evolved from a trucking firm into a complex logistics partner for major industrial brands. Its recent results show a mix of targeted expansion and challenges within the broader freight industry.

AI Generated • May 8, 2026

Industry

Road and Rail

Sector

Industrials

Employees

10,525

CEO

Tim Phillips

Website

www.universallogistics.com

Headquarters

Warren, MI 48089, US

ULH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

10.12%

Operating Margin

-2.08%

Net Income Margin

-7.09%

Return on Equity

-18.94%

Return on Capital

3.97%

Return on Assets

-6.34%

Earnings Yield

-28.17%

Dividend Yield

2.85%

Payout Ratio

-10.11%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$388.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

26.37M

Volume

27.58K

Avg. Volume

73.05K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$156.28M

Operating Income

-$32.08M

EBITDA

$81.29M

Operating Cash Flow

$132.14M

Capital Expenditure

-$181.17M

Free Cash Flow

-$49.03M

Cash & ST Invst.

$17.92M

Total Debt

$930.65M

Universal Logistics Performance Analysis

Universal Logistics annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,015,456,00015.1%
20232023-12-31USD 1,662,139,000-17.5%
20242024-12-31USD 1,846,035,00011.1%
20252025-12-31USD 1,558,397,000-15.6%
Universal Logistics sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-283.0%
Q32025-09-300.8%
Q42025-12-31-2.9%
Q12026-04-04-4.6%
Universal Logistics annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 6.37132.5%
20232023-12-31USD 3.53-44.5%
20242024-12-31USD 4.9339.6%
20252025-12-31USD -3.79N/A
Universal Logistics sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-2839.1%
Q32025-09-30-987.5%
Q42025-12-3147.2%
Q12026-04-0491.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$367.58M

-3.9%

Gross Profit

$34.94M

-12.8%

Gross Margin

9.51%

N/A

Market Cap

$388.69MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$36.93K

N/A

Employees

10,525

N/A

Net Income

-$3.51M

-158.4%

EBITDA

$40.72M

-25.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$17.92M

-45.0%

Total Debt

$930.65M

+10.9%

Accounts Receivable

$314.57M

-2.7%

Inventory

$9.00M

N/A

Long Term Debt

$784.12M

+9.4%

Short Term Debt

$146.53M

+20.0%

Return on Assets

-6.34%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-2.28%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$23.83M

-24.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$33.40M

-60.4%

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Questions About ULH

What is the current price of Universal Logistics?

Universal Logistics is trading at $14.29 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Universal Logistics?

Over the past 52 weeks, Universal Logistics has traded between $11.73 and $30.76.

How much debt does Universal Logistics have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Universal Logistics reported total debt of $930.65M.

How much cash does Universal Logistics have on hand?

Universal Logistics reported $17.92M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Universal Logistics’s dividend yield?

Universal Logistics currently has a dividend yield of 2.85%.

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