Schaeffers Research·Sep 16, 2026
Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Interest Rate AnnouncementMajor indexes are moving mixed as investors await the September Fed decision today
XPO's revenue growth reaccelerated to 13.2% in 2026Q2, with operating leverage driving a 47% sequential increase in operating income to $271M. However, the dramatic gross margin spike to 46.9% from 11.4% in the prior quarter raises questions about earnings qua...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 13.2% in 2026Q2, but gross margin spiked to 46.9% from 11.4% in 2026Q1, an outlier versus the 10-13% range in prior quarters, warranting scrutiny.
XPO is one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America, offering optimized shipping with fast transit times.
Recent institutional activity, including selling $115 strike puts expiring in 2026, indicates strong confidence with a ~22% margin of safety at current stock prices.
The stock presents a bullish opportunity due to strong fundamentals and a significant margin of safety, as highlighted by recent trades and market analysis.
Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.
Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 30, 2026 | $1.70+14.9% vs $1.48 | $2.4B+3.4% vs $2.3B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.01+14.9% vs $0.88 | $2.1B+2.8% vs $2.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $0.88+15.2% vs $0.76 | $2.0B+2.8% vs $2.0B |
Q4 2025 Oct 30, 2025 | $1.07+4.9% vs $1.02 | $2.1B+1.9% vs $2.1B |
Major indexes are moving mixed as investors await the September Fed decision today
XPO (XPO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Baird Financial Group Inc. cut its holdings in XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) by 15.5% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 142,900 shares of the transportation company's stock after selling 26,133 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group
XPO, Saia, Knight-Swift, and Paccar could benefit as tightening trucking capacity and improving freight rates outweigh the hit from soaring diesel prices.
Benchmark XPO against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $177.67 | $20.86B | 67.30 | 1.05% | 3.87% | 18.26% | — | |
| $177.31 | $36.87B | 36.71 | -5.48% | 19.44% | 24.87% | — | |
| $348.38 | $9.29B | 36.59 | 0.79% | 8.19% | 10.63% | — | |
| $131.71 | $2.93B | 50.27 | -4.04% | 0.39% | 1.26% | — | |
| $125.04 | $10.28B | 24.05 | 31.1% | 4.1% | 13.57% | — | |
| $95.86 | $81.43B | 14.61 | -2.46% | 5.08% | 29.02% | — |
XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) reported $8.57B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 101149% increase from $8.5M in 2001.
XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) grew revenue by 1.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) is profitable, generating $404.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.9% net margin).
XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.3%. This is reasonable for most industries.
XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) generated $404.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
