In a report released yesterday, Ken Hoexter from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Hold rating on RXO, Inc. (RXO – Research Report), with a price target of $23.00.
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Ken Hoexter’s rating is based on RXO, Inc.’s recent financial performance and market conditions. Despite posting fourth-quarter results that were largely in line with expectations, RXO shares experienced a 15% drop due to concerns over declining earnings in its Legacy RXO and Coyote segments, as well as sustained weaknesses in the freight market. The company’s integration with Coyote is proceeding faster than anticipated, though the synergy benefits have yet to fully materialize, contributing to a cautious outlook.
Additionally, RXO’s revenue and gross margins have fallen short of targets, and while there are some signs of stabilization in the truckload market, significant demand improvements are necessary for a balanced market. The price objective has been adjusted to $23 to reflect these challenges and the persistence of margin pressures in the near term. Despite these headwinds, RXO aims to leverage its Coyote acquisition for future growth, but immediate expectations remain tempered, justifying the Hold rating.
In another report released yesterday, TD Cowen also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $21.00 price target.
RXO’s price has also changed moderately for the past six months – from $29.100 to $21.490, which is a -26.15% drop .