GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO) Sets New 52-Week High After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

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

The company reported $0.87 EPS 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 analysts’ expectations of $3.48 billion. GXO Logistics had a return on equity of 10.45% and a net margin of 0.69%.The business’s revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.00 earnings per share.

Key Headlines Impacting GXO Logistics

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

• Positive Sentiment: Beat on core metrics — Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.87 topped consensus (~$0.83) and Q4 revenue of $3.51B slightly exceeded estimates; adjusted EBITDA improved year‑over‑year. Zacks: GXO Tops Q4 Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Record revenue and strong new business — FY2025 revenue hit $13.2B (up 12.5% YoY) and GXO secured >$1B in new business for the third straight year; incremental 2026 new-business revenue guided +20% YoY. Quiver: Record Revenue & New Business Wins
• Positive Sentiment: Encouraging 2026 guidance — management expects organic revenue growth of 4–5%, adjusted EBITDA of $930–$970M and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.85–$3.15 (midpoint implies ~20% EPS improvement vs. prior-year adjusted). This lifts the outlook for margin expansion and cash conversion. GlobeNewswire: GXO Reports Results & Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Balance sheet and cash flow — cash on hand rose to ~$854M and free cash flow was positive ($259M FY), while net leverage stands near 2.5x. These metrics give flexibility but also reflect recent financing and acquisitions. GlobeNewswire: Cash & Debt Details
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic initiatives — GXO reiterated acceleration of AI/robotics deployment, leadership hires and Wincanton integration (expected synergies). These are longer‑term positives but may carry near‑term execution risk. TipRanks: Highlights & Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profitability weakened — Q4 net income and FY net income fell sharply (FY net income $36M vs $138M YoY) and GAAP diluted EPS declined, driven by acquisition/integration costs, a divestiture loss and tax items. That raises near‑term profitability concerns for some investors. GlobeNewswire: GAAP Results & Explanations
• Negative Sentiment: Investor reaction mixed — some outlets noted shares initially softened despite the beat (markets weighing lower GAAP earnings, integration costs and cash flow trends). Elevated absolute debt (~$3.1B total) and near‑term cash flow variability remain watch‑points. Investing.com: Market Reaction

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on GXO shares. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of GXO Logistics in a research report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $65.00 price objective on shares of GXO Logistics in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of GXO Logistics from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $64.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Susquehanna increased their target price on shares of GXO Logistics from $64.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on GXO Logistics from $66.00 to $67.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, GXO Logistics presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.67.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Todd C. Cooper purchased 6,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $50.59 per share, with a total value of $303,540.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 10,040 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $507,923.60. This trade represents a 148.51% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 2.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GXO Logistics

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake 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 buying an additional 11,697,409 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in GXO Logistics by 3.0% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,206,334 shares of the company’s stock worth $222,473,000 after acquiring an additional 121,486 shares during the period. River Road Asset Management LLC raised its position 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 worth $147,492,000 after acquiring an additional 152,561 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its holdings in GXO Logistics by 9.0% in the second 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 period. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of GXO Logistics by 1.1% during the 4th 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 Stock Performance

The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $55.23 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $53.09. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $7.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 83.98, a PEG ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.65.

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.