Universal Logistics (ULH) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) is expected to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.13 per share and revenue of $380.40 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Universal Logistics (NASDAQ:ULH) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The transportation company reported ($0.13) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by ($0.22). Universal Logistics had a negative net margin of 4.29% and a positive return on equity of 2.65%. The company had revenue of $367.57 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $372.30 million. On average, analysts expect Universal Logistics to post $0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Universal Logistics Trading Up 7.4%

ULH stock opened at $15.46 on Wednesday. Universal Logistics has a 1-year low of $11.73 and a 1-year high of $30.76. The firm has a market cap of $407.68 million, a P/E ratio of -6.16 and a beta of 0.68. The business’s 50 day moving average is $15.18 and its 200-day moving average is $17.11. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18.

Universal Logistics Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st were given a dividend of $0.105 per share. This represents a $0.42 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. Universal Logistics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -16.73%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Logistics

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its stake in Universal Logistics by 102.3% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,428 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 722 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in Universal Logistics by 403.5% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,130 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $54,000 after purchasing an additional 1,707 shares during the period. Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its holdings in shares of Universal Logistics by 46.2% during the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 7,579 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $115,000 after buying an additional 2,396 shares in the last quarter. Barclays PLC grew its stake in shares of Universal Logistics by 10.7% during the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 10,557 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $160,000 after acquiring an additional 1,019 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Universal Logistics by 19.8% in the fourth quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 15,110 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $230,000 after purchasing an additional 2,501 shares in the last quarter. 25.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on ULH shares. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on shares of Universal Logistics from $17.00 to $15.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Universal Logistics in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Universal Logistics from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Sell” and a consensus target price of $15.00.

Universal Logistics Company Profile

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc is a diversified, asset-light third-party logistics provider offering transportation and supply chain solutions across North America and around the globe. Its service portfolio encompasses truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and specialized freight services, supported by dedicated brokerage, warehousing, and distribution management capabilities.

Originally incorporated as Universal Truckload Services, Inc, the company has evolved beyond its core truckload heritage to a one-stop logistics platform.