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Investing.com - Truist Securities initiated coverage on QXO Inc (NASDAQ:QXO) with a Buy rating and a price target of $30.00 on Tuesday. Currently trading at $21.49, QXO’s stock price sits within a broader analyst target range of $27-$44, with InvestingPro data showing strong buy consensus.
The research firm cited QXO’s strategy of substantial consolidation in the fragmented Building Products distribution sector as a key factor in its positive outlook.
Truist highlighted CEO Brad Jacobs’ track record of successful similar consolidations, noting that the strategy capitalizes on the bottoming residential cycle and QXO’s price discipline on acquisitions.
The firm pointed to QXO’s technology-infused synergy plans and above-market growth goals to double each acquired business’s EBITDA as differentiating factors in the sector.
Truist Securities emphasized that QXO’s stock value is more focused on the company’s potential growth from current $10 billion to upwards of $50 billion in sales rather than its current valuation, with the firm also noting Jacobs’ solid access to equity capital due to his successful track record.
In other recent news, QXO Inc. announced a $2 billion common stock offering, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional $300 million in shares. The offering is underwritten by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), and Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Securities, and the company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions. The stock offering is a significant capital raise for QXO and aligns with its strategy to expand in the building products distribution industry. William Blair has initiated coverage on QXO with an outperform rating, highlighting the company’s acquisition strategy and potential to become a major player in the $800 billion building products distribution sector. The firm projects QXO could reach $50 billion in revenue within the next decade, driven by organic growth and substantial merger and acquisition activity. Baird also initiated coverage with an outperform rating, citing QXO’s management’s proven track record and transformation strategy, which includes doubling Beacon’s adjusted EBITDA and expanding margins. These developments reflect analysts’ positive outlook on QXO’s growth potential and strategic initiatives in the industry.
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