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Universal Logistics Q4 profit plunges as intermodal losses deepen

Universal Logistics Q4 profit plunges as intermodal losses deepen

Mar 16, 20262 min readFreightWaves
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Universal Logistics Holdings reported sharply weaker financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 , as declines across several transportation segments — particularly intermodal — weighed on the company’s earnings. 2 million, or 77 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. 2%.

“The fourth quarter of 2025 yielded mixed results within our service portfolio,” CEO Tim Phillips said in a news release. ” Contract logistics remains largest segment Universal’s contract logistics segment, which includes value-added and dedicated services, remained the company’s largest business line but still posted lower revenue. 4 million.

The decline was partly due to the completion of a specialty development project in Stanton, Tennessee, that contributed more than $51 million in revenue in the prior-year quarter. 1 million in the prior-year quarter. 1 million a year earlier.

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7 million loss in the same quarter of 2024. 8 million. 5 million a year earlier as shipment volumes declined.

9% year over year, though revenue per load increased modestly. 5 cents per share, payable April 3, to shareholders of record on March 23. 3 million in outstanding debt.

Management said it continues focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiency initiatives as freight market conditions remain subdued. 8% Universal Logistics key fourth-quarter performance indicators.

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