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GXO Lifts 2026 Outlook After Q1 Beat, Counters Amazon Threat

Executives argue the bespoke, long-term model cushions the impact of Amazon's new logistics offering.

Overview

  • GXO posted first-quarter revenue of $3.3 billion with adjusted EBITDA of $200 million and EPS of 50 cents, and raised full-year EBITDA and EPS targets.
  • The company reported a record $2.7 billion sales pipeline and $227 million in new wins, with about 40% tied to aerospace, defense, industrials, life sciences and data centers.
  • Leaders said Amazon's broader third-party service targets transactional needs, whereas GXO builds custom, long-term operations for large clients.
  • The stock dropped more than 17% in a single day after Amazon's move, yet management pointed to churn below 5% and average contracts of about five years.
  • GXO is accelerating its GXO IQ AI system from pilot to a global rollout, targeting more than 50 sites by the end of 2026 to boost warehouse and back-office productivity.