XPO Logistics (XPO, $60.27) Shares Tumble on the Back of Earnings Warning
Trucking and logistics company XPO Logistics, saw its share fall by ~10% on Tuesday after it had issued an earnings warning of an 8-K filing with the SEC.
According to this filing, XPO expects its performance to remain on track to generate approximately $625 million of free cash flow for 2018 while for 2019 it expects to generate approximately $650 million of free cash flow. But the company revised its EBIDTA growth rate and expects to grow its adjusted EBITDA only by 12%-15% on a y-o-y basis in 2019.
Although it’s a double digit EBIDTA growth, but this is what led to the share tumble of 9.6%. Just a little over a month ago, XPO CEO Brad Jacobs had told investors to expect something closer to 15% to 18% adjusted EBITDA growth. Therefore, this update suggests that XPO would substantially fall short of its previous estimate even at the low end.
On top of that, the other measure of profitability discussed in the SEC filing free cash flow indicates that XPO is targeting only 4% FCF growth next year, which implies that growth - which is already slower than what promised by the management- will slow further in the new year.
XPO's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for XPO turned positive on September 23, 2026. Looking at past instances where XPO's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 42 of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 82%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where XPO's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 13 of 18 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 30, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on XPO as a result. In 59 of 84 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
Following a +5.75% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where XPO advanced for three days, in 219 of 296 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
The 50-day moving average for XPO moved below the 200-day moving average on October 01, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where XPO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 66%.
XPO broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for XPO entered a downward trend on September 30, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 22 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 25 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to good earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 45 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. XPO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: XPO's P/B Ratio (10.537) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.871). P/E Ratio (52.112) is within average values for comparable stocks, (179.943). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.707) is also within normal values, averaging (12.936). XPO has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.010). P/S Ratio (2.421) is also within normal values, averaging (2.068).
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a provider of logistics and other transportation services
Industry Trucking
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