GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts give GXO a consensus rating of Moderate Buy (10 buys, 2 holds, 1 sell) with an average 12‑month target of about $69.17, and several firms (UBS, Wells Fargo, Susquehanna) recently raised their price targets.
• GXO slightly beat the quarter — $0.87 EPS vs $0.83 expected and $3.51B revenue vs $3.48B — but EPS fell versus the prior year and the company reported a very thin net margin (0.24%).
• Shares trade near $52.58 (1‑year range $30.46–$66.85) with a $6.03B market cap, a high PE (~175), and roughly 90.7% ownership by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Shares of GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO - Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirteen analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation and ten have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $69.1667.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of GXO Logistics from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. UBS Group raised their price target on GXO Logistics from $63.00 to $74.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Susquehanna reiterated a "positive" rating and issued a $82.00 price objective on shares of GXO Logistics in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Citigroup increased their price objective on GXO Logistics from $66.00 to $68.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut GXO Logistics from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "sell (d+)" rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in GXO. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in GXO Logistics by 15.1% in the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 404,878 shares of the company's stock worth $21,414,000 after purchasing an additional 52,979 shares during the period. New York State Common Retirement Fund lifted its stake in GXO Logistics by 22.0% in the third quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 259,492 shares of the company's stock worth $13,725,000 after purchasing an additional 46,853 shares during the last quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI purchased a new stake in GXO Logistics during the third quarter valued at about $795,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd bought a new position in shares of GXO Logistics during the third quarter valued at about $11,960,000. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of GXO Logistics by 6.5% during the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 63,797 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,107,000 after buying an additional 3,914 shares during the last quarter. 90.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

GXO Logistics Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of GXO Logistics stock opened at $52.58 on Friday. GXO Logistics has a 1 year low of $30.46 and a 1 year high of $66.85. The firm has a market cap of $6.03 billion, a PE ratio of 175.25, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $58.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $54.60.

GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.87 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $3.51 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.48 billion. GXO Logistics had a net margin of 0.24% and a return on equity of 9.83%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.00 EPS. Analysts expect that GXO Logistics will post 2.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GXO Logistics Company Profile

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.

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