Zacks Research Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for U-Haul

U-Haul Holding Company (NYSE:UHAL) – Zacks Research reduced their FY2027 earnings estimates for shares of U-Haul in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, September 8th. Zacks Research analyst S. Ralston now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $1.09 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $1.32. The consensus estimate for U-Haul’s current full-year earnings is $1.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for U-Haul’s Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.45) EPS.

U-Haul (NYSE:UHAL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.85 by ($0.27). U-Haul had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 0.81%. The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on U-Haul in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “mkt outperform” rating and a $90.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings raised U-Haul from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Citigroup assumed coverage on U-Haul in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised U-Haul from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, U-Haul has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $85.00.

U-Haul Stock Down 0.5%

NYSE UHAL opened at $63.64 on Thursday. U-Haul has a 12 month low of $41.94 and a 12 month high of $76.45. The company has a current ratio of 1.77, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market cap of $12.37 billion, a PE ratio of 454.59 and a beta of 1.08. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $70.29 and its 200 day moving average is $58.97.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On U-Haul

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UHAL. CX Institutional bought a new position in U-Haul in the second quarter worth about $56,000. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP purchased a new position in U-Haul in the 3rd quarter worth $218,000. Shay Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of U-Haul in the third quarter worth about $257,000. Clearbridge Investments LLC lifted its stake in U-Haul by 28.8% during the 4th quarter. Clearbridge Investments LLC now owns 6,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $338,000 after acquiring an additional 1,500 shares during the period. Finally, Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP acquired a new position in U-Haul during the third quarter valued at $349,000. 3.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

U-Haul Company Profile

U-Haul (NYSE: UHAL) is a leading provider of do-it-yourself moving and storage solutions in North America. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services that includes the rental of trucks, trailers and towing equipment, as well as portable moving containers known as U-Box. In addition to vehicle rentals, U-Haul supplies customers with moving essentials such as boxes, packing materials and hitch installations, ensuring an integrated moving experience. The company also operates self-storage facilities under the U-Haul Storage brand, catering to both short-term and long-term needs.

Founded in 1945 by Leonard Shoen in Ridgefield, Washington, U-Haul has expanded its footprint through a mix of corporate-owned centers and independent dealer locations.