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RXO Inc.(RXO)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 24 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.55% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$27.92
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RXO

11/09/2026: RXO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

RXO Inc. is a leading technology-enabled freight brokerage firm that operates an asset-light model connecting shippers with a vast network of carriers. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary digital platform, which enhances operational efficiency in the highly fragmented $100 billion freight brokerage market. The company’s core investment story focuses on scaling this platform and consolidating market share, particularly following its acquisition of Coyote Logistics. However, investors must consider risks such as intense competition, high sensitivity to cyclical freight market downturns, and the execution complexity of recent large acquisitions. RXO suits growth-oriented investors comfortable with industry cyclicality, and stakeholders should monitor freight volume trends and synergy progress.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers exposure to the digitization of the massive, fragmented logistics industry.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on the cyclical recovery of the freight market and the successful integration of recent large acquisitions.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is tied to cyclical earnings, making it attractive when freight markets trough.
Dividend investorWeak fitRXO does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility associated with freight market cycles makes this stock unsuitable for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is heavily influenced by rapid shifts in freight demand and industry sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumValuations fluctuate significantly based on expectations for cycle timing and margin expansion.
Competition risk (Logistics)HighIntense pressure from established incumbents and tech-first startups threatens market share growth.
Business qualityMediumThe asset-light model is efficient but highly dependent on software quality and network density.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors will not find dividend yield here.
Execution riskMediumThe successful integration of large acquisitions like Coyote Logistics is critical for long-term synergy realization.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -30.69%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RXO receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RXO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+65.5%) and solid revenue growth (+26.2%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -0.1%), weak profitability (net margin -1.7%), very low insider ownership of 0.76%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RXO's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 14.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is RXO's strongest growth driver at +86.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+26.2%, solid) and earnings growth (+65.5%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 111.4% and approximately 82.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.76%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 22.07%
MFN Partners Management, LP 17.04%
BlackRock Inc 15.24%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.63%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.50%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RXO generates approximately $144 of gross profit, $-1 of operating income, and $-1 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.04%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RXO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.61B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 29.83
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 29.83
Volume (30-day avg) 4.3M shares
Beta 1.85
52 Weeks Range 10.43 - 29.90
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.43 - 29.90
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
BrokerageCommission-based matching of shippers to carrier capacity for over-the-road freight.They take a fee for connecting companies needing to move goods with the trucks available to move them.
Managed TransportationContracted logistics management and optimization services.They act as an outsourced logistics department for companies to save them money on shipping.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.08
Actual 0.09

Profitability

Profit Margin -1.35%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.28%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.15%
Return on Equity (TTM) -5.69%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 2500
Enterprise Value 5.25B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value 5.25B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 122.2
Shares Outstanding 164.95M
Shares Floating 135.37M
Shares Outstanding 164.95M
Shares Floating 135.37M
Percent Insiders 0.76
Percent Institutions 111.36

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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