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

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The company 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, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $3.51 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.48 billion. GXO Logistics had a net margin of 0.24% and a return on equity of 9.83%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.00 EPS. GXO Logistics’s quarterly revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

More GXO Logistics News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GXO secured a 10‑year extension with pub and hospitality group Greene King, strengthening long‑term revenue visibility from a major retail customer and supporting contract logistics demand. GXO toasts 10-year extension to Greene King deal
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target on GXO from $65 to $70 and reiterated a Buy rating, signaling incremental analyst confidence and ~9% upside to the new target. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results slightly beat expectations (EPS $0.87 vs. $0.83 est.; revenue $3.51B vs. $3.48B est.), and management set a 2026 midpoint that targets ~20% adjusted EPS growth driven by AI/automation and B2B expansion — a growth lede for investors. GXO targets 20% adjusted EPS growth at midpoint for 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Management said North American freight demand is stable but flagged caution on volumes for 2026 — this suggests revenue growth may moderate in GXO’s largest region and makes execution on margin/automation initiatives important. GXO sees stable North American freight demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings presentation and call emphasized AI, automation, and cost discipline as multi‑year levers; these are constructive but will take time to materially lift margins. Q4 results presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat, shares initially pared gains after earnings and some metrics are weak: GAAP net margin was low (~0.24%) and quarterly EPS declined vs. the same quarter last year ($1.00 → $0.87), highlighting near‑term margin pressure and cyclicality risks. GXO Logistics beats Q4 expectations, shares edge lower

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently commented on GXO. Citigroup raised their target price on GXO Logistics from $66.00 to $68.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings raised GXO Logistics from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of GXO Logistics from $58.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and issued a $82.00 target price on shares of GXO Logistics in a research report on Thursday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of GXO Logistics from $66.00 to $67.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $68.75.

Insider Buying and Selling at GXO Logistics

In related news, Director Todd C. Cooper purchased 6,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $50.59 per share, with a total value of $303,540.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 10,040 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $507,923.60. This trade represents a 148.51% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 2.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of GXO Logistics

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GXO. Allworth Financial LP increased its position in shares of GXO Logistics by 175.0% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 517 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 329 shares in the last quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in GXO Logistics by 1,100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 550 shares during the period. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in GXO Logistics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in GXO Logistics by 177.9% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 767 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 491 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in GXO Logistics by 1,964.4% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 929 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 884 shares during the period. 90.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

GXO Logistics Price Performance

The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $55.69 and a 200-day moving average price of $53.24. The company has a market cap of $7.36 billion, a PE ratio of 214.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.71.

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.