GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO) Reaches New 12-Month High Following Earnings Beat

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as high as $63.99 and last traded at $62.9960, with a volume of 329340 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $58.00.

The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $3.51 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.48 billion. GXO Logistics had a return on equity of 9.88% and a net margin of 0.24%.GXO Logistics’s quarterly revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.00 EPS.

Key GXO Logistics News

Here are the key news stories impacting GXO Logistics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record revenue and Q4 beat — GXO reported record quarterly revenue of ~$3.51B (up 7.9% YoY) and beat consensus on revenue and adjusted EPS ($0.87 vs. $0.83 est.). Strong top‑line growth and the beat were primary catalysts for the stock lift. GXO Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish 2026 guidance and EPS growth target — Management gave 2026 guidance for organic revenue growth of 4–5%, adjusted EBITDA of $930–$970M and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.85–$3.15 (about +20% at the midpoint). Analysts/investors likely cheered the mid‑cycle EPS upside and margin improvement targets. GXO targets 20% adjusted EPS growth at midpoint for 2026 as leadership drives AI and B2B expansion
• Positive Sentiment: New business wins, AI/automation and Wincanton integration — GXO secured >$1B in new business for a third consecutive year and cited incremental $774M in 2026 new business; management is accelerating AI, robotics and integration synergies (Wincanton) to drive efficiency and long‑term margin expansion. GXO Logistics, Inc. Reports Record Revenue for Q4 and Full Year 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional demand commentary — Management said North American freight demand is stable but remained cautious on volumes for 2026; this tempers but does not negate the positive guidance. GXO sees stable North American freight demand, cautious on volumes in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Liquidity and capital actions — GXO ended 2025 with higher cash (~$854M), announced a $200M repurchase during the period and highlighted an Investor Day roadmap — factors that support confidence but increase near‑term cash use. GXO Logistics Highlights 2025 Results and Non-GAAP Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profitability weakness and Q4/2025 EPS decline — GAAP net income and EPS fell materially year‑over‑year (full‑year net income $36M; diluted EPS $0.28 vs $1.12 prior year). Investors focusing on earnings quality may see margin pressure from acquisition/integration costs and one‑offs. GXO Logistics beats Q4 expectations, shares edge lower
• Negative Sentiment: Leverage and integration risks — Net debt (~$2.2B) and net leverage (~2.5x) reflect acquisition activity (Wincanton) and raise execution risk if synergies or cash conversion lag assumptions. GXO Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of GXO Logistics from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of GXO Logistics from $64.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised GXO Logistics from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $64.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on GXO Logistics from $58.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on GXO Logistics from $66.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $65.83.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other GXO Logistics news, Director Todd C. Cooper acquired 6,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 28th. The stock was bought at an average price of $50.59 per share, for a total transaction of $303,540.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 10,040 shares in the company, valued at approximately $507,923.60. The trade was a 148.51% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 2.30% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GXO Logistics

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in shares of GXO Logistics by 3,222,426.7% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 11,697,772 shares of the company’s stock worth $593,791,000 after purchasing an additional 11,697,409 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of GXO Logistics by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,206,334 shares of the company’s stock valued at $222,473,000 after purchasing an additional 121,486 shares during the last quarter. River Road Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in GXO Logistics by 5.4% in the second quarter. River Road Asset Management LLC now owns 2,967,046 shares of the company’s stock valued at $147,492,000 after buying an additional 152,561 shares during the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. increased its holdings in shares of GXO Logistics by 9.0% in the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 2,736,892 shares of the company’s stock valued at $133,287,000 after acquiring an additional 225,603 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in GXO Logistics by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,032,068 shares of the company’s stock worth $106,991,000 after purchasing an additional 21,933 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.67% of the company’s stock.

GXO Logistics Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 211.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.65. The company’s 50 day moving average is $55.44 and its 200 day moving average is $53.16.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) is a global contract logistics provider specializing in warehousing, distribution, and value-added supply chain services. Established in August 2021 as a spin-off from XPO Logistics, the company has built its reputation on integrating advanced technology and automation into traditional logistics operations. GXO’s core offerings include e-commerce fulfillment, inventory management, returns processing, and reverse logistics, supported by a network of fulfillment centers and distribution hubs designed to optimize order accuracy and delivery speed.

The company serves customers across a diverse array of industries, including retail, technology, consumer goods, automotive, industrial, and healthcare.