JPMorgan cuts its XPO stock target to USD 205 while keeping Overweight

Published on 10/07/2026 at 06:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

XPO reported USD 2.35 billion revenue in the second quarter, up 13.2 percent year over year. XPO stock serves 55,000 customers across 586 locations.

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XPO (ISIN US9837931008) was covered by a JPMorgan price-target cut to USD 205 from USD 214 in a note dated October 5, 2026, while JPMorgan kept an overweight rating, according to MarketBeat. The target revision puts the latest analyst debate ahead of XPO's third-quarter results date.

Analyst targets diverge

JPMorgan's USD 205 target contrasts with Bank of America Securities raising its forecast to USD 230 from USD 228 on October 2, 2026. The analyst also lifted the third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings estimate to USD 1.59 from USD 1.57, according to TradingView.

The same analysis cited August shipments per day rising 5.2 percent year over year, compared with a 2.00 percent decline among public peers. XPO's target for a third-quarter operating ratio below 81.00 percent follows a 79.90 percent ratio in the second quarter, giving investors a measurable test for the next report.

Revenue growth meets execution

For the second quarter of 2026, XPO generated USD 2.35 billion in revenue, up 13.20 percent from the prior year, and reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.70 versus a USD 1.48 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. The USD 0.22 adjusted earnings-per-share gap over consensus provides a concrete benchmark for the next quarter.

XPO's investor-relations page describes a network serving 55,000 customers through 586 locations with 38,000 employees. The company also opened service centers in Mesa, Arizona, and Cameron, Missouri, expanding its North American freight network, as TradingView reported on October 2, 2026.

Results arrive October 29

XPO has scheduled its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call for October 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, according to the company's investor-relations page. The report will show whether shipment growth and the operating-ratio target support the higher USD 230 forecast or the more cautious USD 205 JPMorgan target.

Market value and prior close

XPO had a USD 21.5 billion market capitalization on October 6, 2026, while its 52-week range was USD 121.48 to USD 232.05. The prior close at Lang & Schwarz was EUR 162.50 on October 5, 2026.

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