GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts remain moderately bullish on GXO Logistics: Twelve of 15 analysts rate the stock a buy, while three recommend holding it. The average 12-month price target is $63.93, above the reported share price of $44.84.
• Institutional ownership is high: Hedge funds and other institutional investors own approximately 90.67% of GXO’s outstanding shares, with several firms increasing or initiating positions during the second quarter.
• Quarterly results were mixed but slightly ahead on earnings: GXO reported adjusted EPS of $0.59 versus the $0.58 consensus estimate, while revenue of $3.44 billion fell short of expectations but increased 4.3% year over year. Management’s FY 2026 EPS guidance is $2.95–$3.15.

Shares of GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the fifteen analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and twelve have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $63.93.

GXO has been the subject of several recent research reports. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on GXO Logistics from $75.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of GXO Logistics from $74.00 to $64.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Citizens Jmp began coverage on shares of GXO Logistics in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $80.00 target price for the company. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on shares of GXO Logistics from $71.00 to $70.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Citigroup started coverage on shares of GXO Logistics in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a "market outperform" rating for the company.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GXO Logistics

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. WINTON GROUP Ltd boosted its stake in shares of GXO Logistics by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 288,330 shares of the company's stock worth $14,618,000 after buying an additional 8,721 shares during the last quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP grew its holdings in shares of GXO Logistics by 50.1% in the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 644,807 shares of the company's stock valued at $32,692,000 after acquiring an additional 215,269 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GXO Logistics during the second quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of GXO Logistics during the second quarter valued at approximately $73,000. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new stake in GXO Logistics during the second quarter worth $2,938,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.67% of the company's stock.

GXO Logistics Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GXO opened at $44.84 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $5.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.68, a PEG ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.79. GXO Logistics has a fifty-two week low of $43.61 and a fifty-two week high of $66.85. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $47.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $50.31.

GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.01. GXO Logistics had a return on equity of 10.57% and a net margin of 0.96%.The firm had revenue of $3.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.57 EPS. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. GXO Logistics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.950-3.150 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that GXO Logistics will post 3.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc NYSE: GXO is a global contract logistics company that manages supply chain operations for businesses across a range of industries. Its services include warehousing, distribution, order fulfillment, inventory management, transportation management and reverse logistics.

The company uses technology, automation and data analytics to operate logistics facilities and support the movement of goods from manufacturers and suppliers to retailers, businesses and consumers. GXO serves customers in sectors such as retail and e-commerce, consumer goods, food and beverage, technology, healthcare, industrial manufacturing and automotive.

GXO was established as an independent public company in 2021 through the spin-off of XPO, Inc's logistics business.

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