U-Haul stock steadies after fiscal first-quarter profit decline
Published on 08/13/2026 at 15:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
U-Haul Holding Company stock (ISIN US02744A1097) traded in the low-$70 range as of August 13, 2026, with investors weighing solid revenue trends against a recent decline in fiscal first-quarter profit and margins.
Fiscal Q1 earnings show softer profit
Recent coverage of U-Haul Holding Company for fiscal first-quarter 2027 highlights that net earnings fell to $122.9 million from $142.3 million in the prior year comparable quarter, reflecting higher operating expenses and increased interest costs in the period ended in 2026. The Q1 2027 earnings transcript
Per the same earnings snapshot, earnings per share for the fiscal first quarter were reported at $0.58 per share versus $0.68 one year earlier, underscoring that profit per share declined despite continued demand for moving equipment and self-storage services. Fiscal Q1 earnings snapshot
Management commentary in the Q1 2027 call pointed to deliberate efforts to clear delinquent storage units and ongoing cost pressures in freight and personnel, which contributed to a decrease in segment profitability even as equipment rental and self-storage revenues increased year over year in the quarter.
Margins under pressure despite revenue gains
Within the moving and storage segment, adjusted EBITDA was reported at approximately $536.7 million for the fiscal first quarter of 2027, a decrease of $8.5 million from the prior-year quarter, highlighting margin compression as costs outpaced revenue growth. Segment performance details
The same commentary indicated that net earnings for the quarter were $123 million compared with $142 million a year earlier, a clear indication that total profit fell by $19 million year over year even though underlying demand for rental trucks and storage units remained solid.
From an investor perspective, the combination of rising equipment rental and self-storage revenue with declining net income and adjusted EBITDA suggests that U-Haul is navigating a period in which operational efficiency and cost control will be critical drivers of future earnings recovery.
Market data and valuation context
A recent market-data snapshot shows U-Haul Holding Company with an equity market capitalization of $11 billion, placing the company among sizable players in the US transportation and storage space and giving investors a sense of its overall valuation scale in the equity market. Market data overview
On August 13, 2026, trading data indicated that U-Haul Holding Company shares opened at $73.00, framing the current price zone for the stock as investors digest recent earnings and await further catalysts such as cost improvements or additional capacity expansion in key storage markets. UHAL stock quote and trading data
While detailed 52-week high and low levels and daily percentage changes are not fully specified in the latest snapshots, the opening price near $73.00 places U-Haul stock in a range that reflects the balance between a still-growing revenue base and short-term earnings and margin headwinds seen in the fiscal first-quarter numbers.
U-Haul moving and storage offering
Beyond the quarterly figures, U-Haul Holding Company continues to focus on its core moving and storage offering, which includes rental trucks, trailers, and self-storage units across a broad North American footprint. The business model centers on providing flexible moving solutions to both individual and commercial customers, supported by a wide network of locations and storage facilities that generate recurring rental income.
The moving and storage segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $537 million in the recent fiscal first quarter, down $9 million from the prior year, which underscores that while the product and service offering remains central to U-Haul’s strategy, profitability is currently pressured by elevated operating costs and the company’s own decisions to address delinquent accounts.
Stock levels and investor takeaway
As of the most recent trading snapshot on August 13, 2026, U-Haul Holding Company stock opened at $73.00 on its primary US listing, giving investors a concrete reference level for assessing the shares against the reported $122.9 million in fiscal first-quarter net earnings and the $11 billion market capitalization currently implied by market data.
Fact box
Company: U-Haul Holding Company Inc.
ISIN: US02744A1097
Ticker: UHAL
Exchange: NYSE
Market cap: $11 billion (as of August 13, 2026)
