Universal Logistics Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

ULH Stock  USD 17.09  0.47  2.83%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Universal Logistics Holdings on the next trading day is expected to be 18.87 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.49 and the sum of the absolute errors of 29.91. Universal Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Universal Logistics' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
As of 11th of January 2026 the value of relative strength index of Universal Logistics' share price is below 20 . This usually implies that the stock is significantly oversold. The fundamental principle of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is to quantify the velocity at which market participants are driving the price of a financial instrument upwards or downwards.

Momentum 0

 Sell Peaked

 
Oversold
 
Overbought
The successful prediction of Universal Logistics' future price could yield a significant profit. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Universal Logistics Holdings, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Universal Logistics' stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.73)
EPS Estimate Next Quarter
0.28
EPS Estimate Current Year
(0.04)
EPS Estimate Next Year
0.92
Wall Street Target Price
17
Using Universal Logistics hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Universal Logistics Holdings from the perspective of Universal Logistics response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors.

Universal Logistics Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Universal Logistics' public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Universal. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Universal can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Universal Logistics Holdings. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.
Some investors profit by finding stocks that are overvalued or undervalued based on market sentiment. The correlation of Universal Logistics' market sentiment to its price can help taders to make decisions based on the overall investors consensus about Universal Logistics.
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Universal Logistics Holdings on the next trading day is expected to be 18.87 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.49 and the sum of the absolute errors of 29.91.

Universal Logistics after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 17.07  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Universal Logistics to cross-verify your projections.
The Universal Logistics' current Receivables Turnover is estimated to increase to 7.56, while Inventory Turnover is projected to decrease to 191.09. . The Universal Logistics' current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 203.6 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to under 23.3 M.

Universal Logistics Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Universal price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Universal using various technical indicators. When you analyze Universal charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.

Universal Logistics Cash Forecast

Predicting cash flow or other financial metrics requires analysts to utilize a variety of statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms. These tools help uncover hidden patterns in the Universal Logistics' financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
2002-12-31
Previous Quarter
24.3 M
Current Value
27.4 M
Quarterly Volatility
12.6 M
 
Housing Crash
 
Credit Downgrade
 
Yuan Drop
 
Covid
A naive forecasting model for Universal Logistics is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Universal Logistics Holdings value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

Universal Logistics Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 12th of January 2026

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Universal Logistics Holdings on the next trading day is expected to be 18.87 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.49, mean absolute percentage error of 0.37, and the sum of the absolute errors of 29.91.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Universal Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Universal Logistics' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Universal Logistics Stock Forecast Pattern

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Universal Logistics Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Universal Logistics' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Universal Logistics' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 14.52 and 23.21, respectively. We have considered Universal Logistics' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
17.09
18.87
Expected Value
23.21
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Universal Logistics stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Universal Logistics stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria117.1254
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.4904
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0308
SAESum of the absolute errors29.9128
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Universal Logistics Holdings. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict Universal Logistics. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for Universal Logistics

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Universal Logistics. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
12.7317.0721.41
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
10.9515.2919.63
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
13.5415.7317.92
Details
1 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
15.4717.0018.87
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Other Forecasting Options for Universal Logistics

For every potential investor in Universal, whether a beginner or expert, Universal Logistics' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Universal Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Universal. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Universal Logistics' price trends.

Universal Logistics Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Universal Logistics stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Universal Logistics could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Universal Logistics by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Universal Logistics Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Universal Logistics' price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Universal Logistics' current price.

Universal Logistics Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Universal Logistics stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Universal Logistics shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Universal Logistics stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Universal Logistics Holdings entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Universal Logistics Risk Indicators

The analysis of Universal Logistics' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Universal Logistics' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting universal stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether Universal Logistics offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Universal Logistics' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Universal Logistics Holdings Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Universal Logistics Holdings Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Universal Logistics to cross-verify your projections.
You can also try the Portfolio Holdings module to check your current holdings and cash postion to detemine if your portfolio needs rebalancing.
Is Cargo Ground Transportation space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Universal Logistics. If investors know Universal will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Universal Logistics listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.73)
Dividend Share
0.42
Earnings Share
(1.54)
Revenue Per Share
62.227
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.07)
The market value of Universal Logistics is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Universal that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Universal Logistics' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Universal Logistics' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Universal Logistics' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Universal Logistics' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Universal Logistics' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Universal Logistics is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Universal Logistics' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.