PAMT CORP ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 AND SHARE REPURCHASE IMPLEMENTATION (Form 8-K)

PAMT CORP

ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026

AND SHARE REPURCHASE IMPLEMENTATION

First Quarter 2026 Summary Results

Tontitown, Arkansas, May 1, 2026...... PAMT CORP (NASDAQ: PAMT) ("we" or the "Company") today reported consolidated net loss of $0.01 million, or diluted and basic loss per share of $0.00, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The operating results for the first quarter of 2026 include the impact of a one-time $12.7 million gain on the sale of certain real property located in Laredo, Texas. The gain resulted in approximately $3.0 million of income tax expense, for a net after-tax benefit of approximately $9.7 million during the quarter. These results compare to a consolidated net loss of $8.1 million, or diluted and basic loss per share of $0.37, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Consolidated operating revenues decreased 8.7% to $141.9 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $155.3 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Liquidity, Capitalization, and Cash Flow

As of March 31, 2026, we had an aggregate of $141.1 million of cash, marketable equity securities, and available liquidity under our line of credit and $210.4 million of stockholders' equity. Outstanding debt was $320.7 million as of March 31, 2026, which represents a $13.2 million decrease from December 31, 2025. During the first three months of 2026, we used $2.7 million in operating cash flow.

Share Repurchases

The Company also announced that it intends to more actively implement share repurchases during the second quarter of 2026 under the Company's existing stock repurchase authorization. The specific timing and amount of the repurchases will depend upon prevailing market conditions, cash flows, securities law limitations and other factors. Repurchases, if any, under the program will be made at the discretion of management and will be made using the Company's existing liquidity and free cash flow. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through Rule 10b5-1 programs, block trades or in privately negotiated transactions, including with related parties. The Company's stock repurchase program was most recently extended and expanded in July 2023, when the Board of Directors reauthorized the Company's purchase of up to 500,000 shares of its common stock. As of March 31, 2026, 472,845 shares remained available for repurchase under the stock repurchase program. The repurchase program has no stated expiration date but may be suspended or discontinued in the Company's discretion at any time without prior notice.

About PAMT CORP

PAMT CORP is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing truckload dry van carrier services transporting general commodities throughout the continental United States, as well as in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The Company's consolidated operating subsidiaries also provide transportation services in Mexico through its gateways in Laredo and El Paso, Texas, under agreements with Mexican carriers.