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CVLG 
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. (CVLG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: CVLG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $32
1 Year Target Price $32
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 44% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 588.96M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.97 | 1Y Target Price 32 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.97 | 1Y Target Price 32 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.43 | 52 Weeks Range 17.36 - 30.44 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.36 - 30.44 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.07% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.31 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 3.18% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.15% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.97 | Forward PE 9.8 | Enterprise Value 899357831 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.52 |
Enterprise Value 899357831 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.52 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.79 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.11 | Shares Outstanding 20319600 | Shares Floating 14530894 |
Shares Outstanding 20319600 | Shares Floating 14530894 | ||
Percent Insiders 28.25 | Percent Institutions 70.89 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. was founded in 1994. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a significant player in the transportation and logistics industry, focusing on truckload services.
Core Business Areas
- Truckload: Provides expedited and dedicated truckload transportation services.
- Managed Transportation: Offers freight brokerage, transportation management, and other logistics solutions.
- Warehousing: Provides warehouse services, including storage and distribution.
Leadership and Structure
David R. Parker is the Chairman and CEO. The organizational structure includes various operational and support departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Expedited Truckload: Offers fast, reliable transportation services. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Landstar System (LSTR), Werner Enterprises (WERN), and JB Hunt (JBHT). Revenue data not publicly available
- Dedicated Truckload: Provides customized transportation solutions for specific customers. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Ryder System (R), Schneider National (SNDR), and Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH). Revenue data not publicly available
- Managed Transportation Services: Freight brokerage and other logistics solutions. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include C.H. Robinson (CHRW), Echo Global Logistics (ECHO) (acquired by TFI International), and XPO Logistics (XPO). Revenue data not publicly available
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The transportation and logistics industry is cyclical and highly competitive. It is influenced by factors such as economic growth, fuel prices, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. is positioned as a provider of premium transportation and logistics services, focusing on expedited and dedicated solutions. It competes on service quality and reliability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US trucking market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Covenant is positioned within specialized segments of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Focus on expedited and dedicated services
- Experienced management team
- Integrated logistics solutions
Weaknesses
- Exposure to economic cycles
- High dependence on driver availability
- Fluctuations in fuel costs
- Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion of managed transportation services
- Increased demand for e-commerce logistics
- Technological advancements in transportation
- Acquisition opportunities
Threats
- Driver shortages
- Rising fuel costs
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JBHT
- LSTR
- WERN
- SNDR
- CHRW
Competitive Landscape
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. competes with larger companies in the truckload and logistics markets. Its advantages include its focus on premium services and strong customer relationships. Disadvantages include smaller scale and exposure to economic cycles.
Major Acquisitions
AAT Carriers, Inc.
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 24.4
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded presence in the expedited freight market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth requires access to current financial data from the company's SEC filings.
Future Projections: Future Projections requires access to current financial data from the company's SEC filings.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in technology and fleet modernization.
Summary
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company focused on expedited and dedicated truckload services. The company benefits from strong customer relationships and specialized offerings, but faces challenges related to economic cycles, driver shortages, and competition. Growth opportunities exist through expanding managed transportation services and leveraging technology. Careful management of costs and driver availability will be crucial for future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Market Analysis
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Financial data requires access to current financial data from the company's SEC filings.
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About Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Chattanooga, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-10-28 | Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. David Ray Parker | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Trucking | Full time employees 3100 | |
Full time employees 3100 | |||
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. It operates through four segments: Expedited, Dedicated, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The Expedited segment primarily provides truckload services with high service freight and delivery standards, such as 1,000 miles in 22 hours or 15-minute delivery windows. The Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length using equipment either owned or leased by the company. The Managed Freight segment offers brokerage services, including logistics capacity by outsourcing the carriage of customers' freight to third parties; and transport management services, such as logistics services on a contractual basis to customers who prefer to outsource their logistics needs. The Warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers, as well as shuttle and switching services related to shuttling containers and trailers. The company also engages in used equipment sales and leasing business. It serves transportation companies, such as parcel freight forwarders, less-than-truckload carriers, and third-party logistics providers; and traditional truckload customers, including manufacturers, retailers, and food and beverage shippers. The company was formerly known as Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. and changed its name to Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. in July 2020. Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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