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GXO Logistics, Inc. GXO

Transportation Services · SIC 4700 · Vertical: Transportation Services (SIC 4700)

56.96USD+9.48% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

GXO Logistics is the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, running warehousing, distribution, e-commerce and returns for large retail, technology and industrial clients. The company is in a phase of organic growth, with new contract wins and a slightly adjusted 2026 outlook, while net debt after the Wincanton acquisition remains a point to watch against 2025 revenue of 13.2 bn USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, GXO Logistics, Inc. (GXO) stock was 56.96 USD (+9.48% on the day), with market capitalisation 6.4 bn USD, P/E 48.4 on diluted EPS of 1.18 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.28, 52-week range 44.17–65.59 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 3.6 bn USD (+5.7% YoY), net income of 64.0 m USD (+8.5% YoY), diluted EPS 0.56 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
6.4 bn USD
shares as of 02 Nov 2026
P/E (TTM)
48.4
Diluted EPS TTM 1.18 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
2.07%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.28
Volatility (1y) 41%
52-week range
44.1765.59

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
83.6
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
43.69 – 54.02
above the upper band · %B 1.28 · band width 21.1%
SMA 50 / 200
47.27 / 51.74
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
1.76 / 1.03
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+23.9%−1.1%+25.0 pp—
3 months+19.6%−0.5%+20.1 pp—
6 months+14.1%+4.4%+9.7 pp—
Year to date+8.2%+12.3%−4.1 pp—
1 year+2.9%+13.5%−10.7 pp−21.0%
3 years+6.1%+76.4%−70.3 pp+27.8%
5 years−39.1%+63.7%−102.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−32.7%
20 Feb 2026 → 24 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−69.6%
18 Nov 2021 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−9.4%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
3.6 bn USD
+5.7% YoY
Net income
64.0 m USD
+8.5% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.56
+9.8% YoY
net / operating
1.8% / 2.7%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue3.3 bn3.0 bn3.3 bn3.4 bn3.5 bn3.3 bn3.4 bn3.6 bn
SG&A277.0 m261.0 m272.0 m285.0 m288.0 m296.0 m295.0 m285.0 m
Operating income101.0 m-56.0 m89.0 m118.0 m94.0 m39.0 m77.0 m96.0 m
Depreciation & amortisation113.0 m109.0 m110.0 m118.0 m120.0 m115.0 m117.0 m115.0 m
Interest expense34.0 m32.0 m36.0 m35.0 m30.0 m32.0 m35.0 m36.0 m
Pre-tax income97.0 m-93.0 m43.0 m88.0 m66.0 m17.0 m48.0 m72.0 m
Income tax-3.0 m2.0 m15.0 m28.0 m23.0 m12.0 m21.0 m7.0 m
Net income100.0 m-96.0 m26.0 m59.0 m43.0 m4.0 m25.0 m64.0 m
Diluted EPS0.83 ≈-0.810.230.510.37 ≈0.030.220.56
Operating cash flow186.0 m29.0 m3.0 m ≈232.0 m ≈170.0 m31.0 m76.0 m ≈156.0 m ≈
Capex104.0 m78.0 m47.0 m ≈144.0 m ≈55.0 m65.0 m65.0 m ≈74.0 m ≈
Share repurchases0106.0 m94.0 m ≈0 ≈0018.0 m ≈84.0 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 67 percentile of its own 21-quarter history (min 19.8, median 43.2, max 176.9; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2019202020212022202320242025
Revenue6.1 bn6.2 bn7.9 bn9.0 bn9.8 bn11.7 bn13.2 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+1.7%+28.2%+13.3%+8.7%+19.7%+12.5%
Net income60.0 m-31.0 m153.0 m197.0 m229.0 m134.0 m32.0 m
Net income YoYunavailable−151.7%unavailable+28.8%+16.2%−41.5%−76.1%
Diluted EPS0.52-0.271.321.671.921.120.28
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−151.9%unavailable+26.5%+15.0%−41.7%−75.0%
net %1.0%-0.5%1.9%2.2%2.3%1.1%0.2%
Free cash flow-77.0 m111.0 m205.0 m200.0 m284.0 m190.0 m110.0 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
854.0 m USD
Financial debt
446.0 m USD
Net debt
-408.0 m USD
Equity
3.0 bn USD
Total assets
12.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.15x
Current ratio
0.85x
ROE
1.1%
ROA
0.3%
FCF margin
0.8%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
9.8 bn
2024
11.7 bn
2025
13.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

SG&A
2023
998.0 m
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
318.0 m
2024
218.0 m
2025
245.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
361.0 m
2024
415.0 m
2025
457.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
679.0 m ≈
2024
633.0 m ≈
2025
702.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
53.0 m
2024
103.0 m
2025
133.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
266.0 m
2024
146.0 m
2025
104.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
33.0 m
2024
8.0 m
2025
68.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
229.0 m
2024
134.0 m
2025
32.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.92
2024
1.12
2025
0.28

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
119.5 m
2024
119.8 m
2025
116.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
468.0 m
2024
413.0 m
2025
854.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
1.8 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
2.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
2.6 bn
2024
2.6 bn
2025
3.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
2.9 bn
2024
3.5 bn
2025
3.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
567.0 m
2024
986.0 m
2025
909.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
9.5 bn
2024
11.3 bn
2025
12.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
709.0 m
2024
776.0 m
2025
758.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
27.0 m
2024
110.0 m
2025
446.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 10 May 2023verified

Current liabilities
2023
2.6 bn
2024
3.2 bn
2025
3.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
2.9 bn
2024
3.0 bn
2025
3.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
558.0 m
2024
549.0 m
2025
434.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
274.0 m
2024
359.0 m
2025
324.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
284.0 m ≈
2024
190.0 m ≈
2025
110.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-410.0 m
2024
-1.2 bn
2025
-196.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-186.0 m
2024
636.0 m
2025
111.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
0
2025
200.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
12.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
13.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
16.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
12.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-76.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-45.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-75.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-44.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
-42.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
5.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
1.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
1.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
4.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
1.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
6.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROCE
3.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
26.0 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
0.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
2.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
433.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
259.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
174.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
127.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion
56.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
55 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
6.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
6.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
47.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
48.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
2.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
2.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
0.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
8.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
21.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
0.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/FCF
37.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
FCF yield
2.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 48 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

56.96 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 6.4 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
6.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
48.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
2.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
8.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
4.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
1.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

28/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 02 Nov 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 04 Nov 2026
verified 905derived 74

Score by group

  • Valuation51
  • Returns23
  • Quality59
  • Balance sheet39
  • Growth50

Estimated value range

Low
38.68
USD per share
Mid
47.00
USD per share
High
60.23
USD per share
Price: 56.96 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: -17.5% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -21.2% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 3 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 9.98 – 124.25 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)38.68 – 60.23 (Mid 47.00)
    WACC 9.0% · starting FCFF 265.7 m USD · terminal value share of EV 75%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: starting growth implied by the price (fading linearly to terminal growth, everything else fixed): 22.8%
  • Peers: EV/EBITDA69.88 – 124.25 (Mid 91.34)
    5 companies used · median multiple 13.4x · quartiles 10.3x – 18.2x
    BKNG, EXPE, LIND, VRRM, XPO
  • Peers: P/E9.98 – 37.66 (Mid 20.73)
    7 companies used · median multiple 17.6x · quartiles 8.5x – 32.0x
    BKNG, EXPE, GATX, HAFN, MMYT, VRRM, XPO
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Transportation Services (SIC 4700)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 48/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality6.8%44 (vs peers)11%
Net margin · Quality1.0%42 (vs peers)7%
FCF conversion · Quality127.9%100 (on a fixed band)7%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth13.6%100 (on a fixed band)9%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-44.9%0 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet0.0x71 (vs peers)11%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet2.3x12 (on a fixed band)7%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.8x0 (on a fixed band)4%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation48.4x33 (vs peers)11%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation8.4x83 (vs peers)11%
FCF yield · Valuation2.7%34 (on a fixed band)9%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns1.6%23 (on a fixed band)7%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet39/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth50/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality59/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial23/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation51/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

GXO Logistics, Inc. (GXO). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 13.2 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 12.5%; net margin 1.0%; ROE 4.6%; net debt/EBITDA 0.0x.

The estimated value range is 38.68–60.23 USD per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 47.00 USD, the price of 56.96 USD leaves a potential of -17.5% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -21.2% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 48/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • FCF conversion: 127.9%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 13.6%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 0.0x
  • EV/EBITDA: 8.4x

What contradicts it

  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -44.9%
  • Interest coverage: 2.3x
  • Current ratio: 0.8x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 1.6%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Transportation Services (SIC 4700) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 14 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
48.4x
vertical median 19.7x
above median (+145.6%)
EV/EBITDA
8.4x
vertical median 15.8x
below median (−47.1%)
P/S
0.5x
vertical median 3.0x
below median (−84.5%)
P/B
2.2x
vertical median 2.7x
below median (−21.5%)
ROE
4.6%
vertical median 5.6%
below median (−18.6%)
Net margin
1.0%
vertical median 5.5%
below median (−82.3%)
EBIT margin
2.2%
vertical median 8.7%
below median (−74.7%)
Revenue YoY
12.5%
vertical median 14.6%
below median (−14.1%)
Net debt/EBITDA
0.0x
vertical median 0.4x
below median (−92.2%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.4%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BKNGBooking Holdings Inc.127.2 bn1.0——+13.4%−13% / +37%
EXPEExpedia Group, Inc.36.2 bn19.7199.1%13.0%+7.6%+24% / +132%
XPOXPO, Inc.21.9 bn44.326.5%5.7%+1.1%+32% / +118%
GATXGATX Corporation6.7 bn17.614.2%17.7%+9.8%+19% / +75%
GXOGXO Logistics, Inc.6.4 bn48.44.6%1.0%+12.5%+3% / +6%
HAFNHafnia Limited4.9 bn6.534.5%27.0%+7.4%+64% / unavailable
RXORxo, Inc.4.7 bn—-5.7%-1.3%+26.2%+115% / +35%
LINDLindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.2.2 bn8,279.1—0.7%+19.6%+179% / +327%
TOURTuniu Corp1.5 bn473.03.0%5.4%+17.5%−35% / −47%
SPCEVirgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.380.5 m—-75.1%-23,867.4%−78.1%−35% / −94%
VRRMVerra Mobility Corporation377.0 m10.411.3%33.2%+14.6%−89% / −88%
PALProficient Auto Logistics, Inc.82.5 m—-13.0%—unavailable−64% / unavailable
NTRPNextTrip, Inc.18.1 m—-296.7%-319.8%+641.0%−68% / −68%
YTRAMagna Holdings Ltd.——-2.0%-1.3%+85.2%−50% / −43%
MMYTMakeMyTrip Ltd—61.18.2%9.7%+25.0%−29% / +20%

1- and 3-year price returns: for GXO from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
37.54
Total return -34% · Per year -34%
66.11
Total return 16% · Per year 16%
99.21
Total return 74% · Per year 74%
3 years
43.39
Total return -24% · Per year -9%
85.28
Total return 50% · Per year 14%
139.51
Total return 145% · Per year 35%
5 years
50.15
Total return -12% · Per year -3%
110.03
Total return 93% · Per year 14%
196.18
Total return 244% · Per year 28%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 21.32
  • Net margin± 14.92
  • Annual revenue growth± 11.27
  • Annual dilution± 1.25

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (04 Nov 2026), 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

In brief

GXO Logistics is the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, running warehousing, distribution, e-commerce and returns for large retail, technology and industrial clients. The company is in a phase of organic growth, with new contract wins and a slightly adjusted 2026 outlook, while net debt after the Wincanton acquisition remains a point to watch against 2025 revenue of 13.2 bn USD.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A pure-play leadership position in contract logistics, with blue-chip clients and long-term contracts 1.
  • Proprietary technology platform and automation capability are described as a central competitive advantage 1.
  • A diversified customer and vertical base with limited concentration on any single client 1.

Weaknesses

  • Labour costs are a large share of expenses, and many fixed-price contracts limit passing increases on to customers 1.
  • Quarterly results are seasonal, and weaker quarters can amplify profit swings 1.
  • Higher debt after the Wincanton acquisition and higher financing costs reduce financial flexibility 13.

Opportunities

  • Winning new contracts in strategic verticals and in North America could accelerate revenue growth 3.
  • Expanding AI and automation services could improve productivity and margins if client adoption continues 3.
  • Clients that outsource their logistics may bring new contracts, and their share of logistics budgets could grow over time 1.

Threats

  • Intense competition and price pressure could reduce margins if clients demand more favourable terms 1.
  • Changes to labour or minimum wage legislation could raise operating costs 1.
  • Currency fluctuations and changes in tax policy can affect reported results 1.

Risks

  • Competition and contract pressurehigh

    Clients can solicit bids from several providers, and competitors accepting harsher terms could lead to lower margins 1.

  • Labour costshigh

    The workforce is largely hourly, and wage or legislative increases could weigh on profitability, especially in fixed-price contracts 1.

  • Acquisition integrationmedium

    Integrating Wincanton and any future acquisitions may face operational, IT and synergy difficulties, and the divestment of contracts required by the UK authority is not yet complete 13.

  • Currency exposuremedium

    Revenue and assets in euros and pounds sterling can fluctuate against the dollar, affecting reported figures 12.

  • Contract penalties and tax disputeslow

    Failing to meet contractual service levels can trigger penalties, and tax or regulatory disputes can create unexpected costs 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If recent contract wins and revenue already secured turn into sustained organic growth, the company could exceed its current guidance 3.
  • A leading position in contract logistics, with large clients and long-term contracts, offers revenue visibility 1.
  • Investment in automation and AI could improve margins as it extends across more sites 13.

What would break the thesis

  • High net debt after the Wincanton acquisition could limit financial flexibility if results do not grow enough 3.
  • Competitive pressure and labour costs could compress margins, especially in fixed-price contracts 1.
  • Changes in senior finance and operations leadership may bring transition periods with execution risk 1.

What to watch

  • Quarterly results and organic revenue growth against the 4% to 5% guidanceQ3 2026
  • Investor Day on long-term strategy and financial framework16 November 2026
  • Completion of the Wincanton contract divestment required by the CMA and its revenue impact2026
  • Trajectory of net debt and free cash flow conversion against guidancenext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (04 Nov 2026), 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

The business

GXO offers high-value-added warehousing and distribution, order fulfilment, e-commerce services and reverse logistics, differentiated by technology-enabled, customised solutions at scale 1. In 2025 the company operated in 26 countries with about 154,000 employees and 1,043 facilities totalling about 221 million square feet 1. The model is described as asset-light, with long-term contracts, some fixed-price and some cost-plus, which supports revenue stability 1.

Technology is central to the strategy: a cloud-based warehouse management platform, labour and inventory productivity tools, robotics and predictive demand analytics, especially for seasonal e-commerce peaks 1. The company says the data it processes is a competitive advantage, and in 2026 it launched the GXO IQ platform for AI and automation 3.

The Wincanton acquisition, completed in April 2024, makes comparisons between 2025 and 2024 less meaningful, and the divestment of certain UK grocery contracts required by the competition authority is still under way 1.

Segments

Omnichannel retail

This is the largest segment, accounting for 49% of 2025 revenue, which makes the company sensitive to consumer cycles and holiday seasonality 1.

Technology, industrial and other verticals

Technology and consumer electronics, industrial and manufacturing, food and beverage and consumer packaged goods contribute a smaller share together, and management is focusing on growth in strategic verticals such as aerospace and defence, technology, industrial and life sciences 13.

Market context

The contract logistics market is described as highly fragmented, with thousands of companies competing domestically and internationally, and e-commerce and omnichannel demand as the main growth driver 1. Revenue is concentrated in the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy 1.

Activity is seasonal: the fourth quarter brings holiday peaks and the first quarter is usually weaker, so quarterly results are not directly comparable without adjusting for this effect 1.

Trends

  • E-commerce and omnichannel growthtailwind

    Rising online orders and returns increase demand for warehousing and reverse logistics services, which could support volumes over the long term 1.

  • Automation and artificial intelligencetailwind

    Robotics and AI tools could reduce reliance on labour and improve margins if the investments translate into productivity 13.

  • Labour costsheadwind

    Higher wages, temporary labour costs and legislative changes could compress margins, especially where contracts are fixed-price 1.

  • Tax and currency conditionsmixed

    Tariff changes, tax rules and currency swings, particularly the pound and euro, can affect reported results in dollars, though the effect can be positive in some periods 12.

Competitive position

The company competes directly with global and regional operators, and customers may solicit bids from several providers, which can press prices and margins 1. GXO says it differentiates itself through technology, scale and the ability to deliver customised solutions 1.

The risk of losing market share is heightened by the possibility that customers in-source their logistics, and competitors sometimes accept more onerous contract terms 1.

  • CEVA Logistics

    Global contract logistics operator named by the company as a principal direct competitor.

  • DHL Group

    International logistics group with contract logistics divisions, named among competitors.

  • Kuehne + Nagel

    Swiss international logistics provider, named among competitors.

  • Ryder SystemR

    US logistics and transportation provider, named among competitors.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / GXO Logistics, Inc. · 25 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / GXO Logistics, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / GXO Logistics, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.