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GXO Logistics, Inc. (GXO)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Record revenue of $3.395B (+8% y/y) and adjusted EBITDA of $251M (+13% y/y); adjusted EPS was $0.79. GXO modestly beat S&P Global consensus on revenue and EPS and exceeded EBITDA expectations, driven by productivity gains and faster-than-planned maturation of automated startups .
  • Guidance reaffirmed: FY25 organic growth 3.5–6.5%, adjusted EBITDA $865–$885M, adjusted EPS $2.43–$2.63, FCF conversion 25–35% .
  • Strategic momentum: $280M of Q3 wins (+24% y/y), robust $2.3B pipeline, large NHS Supply Chain contract ramping, and Wincanton integration progressing with $60M run-rate cost synergies by end-2026 .
  • CEO transition narrative: new CEO Patrick Kelleher sharpened focus on North America and higher-margin verticals (aerospace/defense, industrial, life sciences, data centers) and operational discipline (COO role, GXO IQ AI modules) to expand margins in 2026 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • “Record quarterly revenue of $3.4 billion… Adjusted EBITDA grew 13%… New business wins of $280 million were up 24% y/y” .
    • Margin expansion: adjusted EBITDA margin rose 100 bps q/q and 30 bps y/y, driven by site-level productivity and accelerated maturation of automated startups .
    • Strategic wins and pipeline expansion: NHS go-live in early October; three new contracts with a leading hyperscaler; expanded partnership with NetApp; $700M of incremental 2026 revenue already secured .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Peak-season volume trends “not strong, but not weak,” with softer volumes expected to continue into Q4, implying a more muted y/y margin performance on harder comps .
    • FX headwinds: CFO flagged recent marginal FX weakening; guidance confidence maintained but near-term dynamics noted .
    • Wincanton integration delays diluted margins to date; synergy capture shifts margin uplift to 2026, with run-rate $60M cost synergies by end-2026 .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($USD Billions)$3.157 $3.299 $3.395
Diluted EPS (GAAP, $)$0.28 $0.23 $0.51
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)$0.79 $0.57 $0.79
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$223 $212 $251
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)7.1% 6.4% 7.4%
Free Cash Flow ($USD Millions)$110 -$43 $187

Segment revenue (industry) – Q3 y/y:

Industry ($USD Millions)Q3 2024Q3 2025
Omnichannel Retail$1,479 $1,645
Technology & Consumer Electronics$392 $420
Industrial & Manufacturing$376 $386
Food & Beverage$344 $371
Consumer Packaged Goods$311 $324
Other$255 $249
Total$3,157 $3,395

Regional revenue – Q3 y/y:

Geography ($USD Millions)Q3 2024Q3 2025
United Kingdom$1,525 $1,628
United States$771 $801
Netherlands$242 $275
France$195 $210
Spain$147 $170
Italy$98 $103
Other$179 $208
Total$3,157 $3,395

Consensus vs actual (S&P Global):

Metric (Q3 2025)ConsensusActual
Revenue ($USD Billions)$3.3866*$3.395
Primary EPS ($)$0.7834*$0.79
EBITDA ($USD Millions)$244.1*$251

Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Organic Revenue Growth (%)FY 20253.5–6.5% 3.5–6.5% Maintained
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)FY 2025$865–$885 $865–$885 Maintained
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)FY 2025$2.43–$2.63 $2.43–$2.63 Maintained
Adjusted EBITDA to FCF Conversion (%)FY 202525–35% 25–35% Maintained

Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, citing strong operating performance, NHS ramp, and robust sales pipeline while acknowledging softer volumes and recent FX weakness into Q4 .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2)Current Period (Q3)Trend
AI/Technology InitiativesLaunched “GXO IQ” with Google Cloud; automation/AI leadership; pipeline tailwinds from tech/AI infrastructure 8 AI modules deployed; platform scaling; focus on tech that maximizes ROI; AI for warehouse productivity and overhead efficiency Strengthening
North America Growth FocusStrong volumes in North America across aerospace/tech; rebalanced sales org; prudent approach to organic growth New President of Americas/APAC; reallocate resources to sales/solutions/digital marketing; push into higher-margin sectors Accelerating
Wincanton Integration & SynergiesRegulatory approval; $60M cost synergies by 2026; revenue synergies expected; initial integration kickoff Business units integrated; first combined-team win; margin dilution to be corrected in 2026 On Track
Life Sciences (NHS)Landmark $2.5B, 10-year NHS Supply Chain deal signed; start-up planned NHS went live flawlessly in early October; strong pipeline; incremental 2026 revenue visibility Scaling
Data Centers/HyperscalersHighlighted $28B tech TAM; growing role in AI/cloud logistics Secured 3 contracts with a leading hyperscaler; expanding with NetApp; pipeline tripled q/q Rapid Growth
Margins/ProductivityQ2: +90 bps q/q margin via productivity/startups; SG&A leverage Q3: +100 bps q/q; continued site-level productivity; automated startups matured faster than expected Improving
Tariffs/MacroCalmer environment; retention improving; shifting manufacturing away from China Tariffs/trade uncertainty not materially impacting business; long-term contracts dampen volatility Stable

Management Commentary

  • CEO: “GXO drove record quarterly revenue of $3.4 billion… Adjusted EBITDA grew 13%… new business wins of $280 million were up 24% y/y” .
  • CFO: “Margins expanded by 100 basis points sequentially and were up 30 basis points y/y… driven by site-level productivity and sizable automated startups… matured faster than expected” .
  • CSO: “We secured three new contracts with a leading hyperscaler and expanded our strategic partnership with NetApp… pipeline in technology tripled q/q” .
  • CEO on strategy: “We hold less than 3% of global TAM… clear opportunities to accelerate in North America… focus on aerospace/defense, industrial, life sciences, data centers” .
  • CEO on operations: “Introduced the Chief Operating Officer role… scale best practices and drive margin expansion… operational discipline will accelerate profitable growth” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Q4 outlook: Softer volume trends expected to continue, with NHS ramp and new wins contributing; “fully expect to be within full-year guidance range” .
  • Margin expansion drivers: Higher-margin vertical mix, best-practice sharing, labor productivity via technology/AI, cost discipline, and Wincanton synergies materializing in 2026 .
  • North America mix shift: Growth emphasis beyond consumer into aerospace/defense, industrial, life sciences, and data centers; leadership appointment to sharpen execution .
  • AI and GXO IQ: Eight modules deployed; platform aims to accelerate startup reliability and overhead efficiency; co-development with strategic partners .
  • Macro/tariffs: No material business impact; resilience from long-term contracts and diversified footprint; GXO benefits when customers reconfigure supply chains .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 2025 results modestly exceeded consensus: revenue $3.395B vs $3.3866B*, adjusted EPS $0.79 vs $0.7834*, and adjusted EBITDA $251M vs $244.1* .
  • Q2 2025 and Q1 2025 were also above EPS consensus ($0.57 vs $0.5571*; $0.29 vs $0.2532*), with revenue ahead in both periods ($3.299B vs $3.0998B*; $2.977B vs $2.9313B*) .
    Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Mild beat and guidance reaffirmation signal operational resilience and execution into year-end despite softer volumes; margin cadence likely more muted y/y in Q4 on tough comps .
  • 2026 margin expansion potential: synergy capture ($60M run-rate by end-2026), higher-margin vertical mix, and scaled best practices/AI productivity initiatives .
  • Pipeline strength and new logo momentum (hyperscaler wins, NHS ramp) underpin mid-term organic growth visibility; ~$700M incremental 2026 revenue secured .
  • North America strategy reset with new regional leadership may accelerate growth in targeted verticals, increasingly diversifying mix beyond consumer .
  • FX remains a near-term watch item; management flagged recent marginal weakening but maintained confidence in FY guidance .
  • Tactical lens: Expect investor focus on Q4 peak dynamics, NHS ramp pace, and evidence of productivity-driven margin gains; medium-term re-rating hinges on sustained organic acceleration and execution of synergy roadmap .

Additional Q3 2025 Press Releases

  • Dolce&Gabbana Beauty partnership renewal: Dedicated Italy warehouse and expanded value-added services underscore GXO’s luxury/beauty logistics capabilities .