Proficient Auto Logistics price target raised to $12 from $11 at Stifel

Group 1 - Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan raised the price target on Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) to $12 from $11 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares [1] - The firm anticipates that the focus for transport stocks in 2026 will be on supply rationalization and cost-driven self-help [1] - The analyst suggests a conservative positioning in high-quality names that can preserve or expand market share during a mild pullback [1]