13 Best Freight Stocks to Invest in Now

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4. GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO)

No. of Hedge Funds: 49

Upside Potential: 15.90%

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) gains a place among the 13 best freight stocks to invest in now. The price targets are raised, and the ratings are reiterated, following a strong Q2 performance.

The company’s net revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was up by 16%, reaching $3.30 billion, compared to the same period the year before. However, its net income was down by 32%, reaching $26 million. A decline was also recognized in the company’s Q2 EPS, which stood at $0.23 against the previous year’s Q2 EPS of $0.32, indicating a good performance amid the rise in expenses.

Subsequently, Wells Fargo raised the company’s price target from $57 to $60 while keeping an Overweight rating. Similarly, Oppenheimer raised the price target on the stock from $55 to $62 and maintained an Outperform rating. These price targets and reiterated ratings suggest a strong confidence in the company’s growth prospects.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) further possesses a strong institutional interest, expressed by the 49 hedge funds invested in the stock, as of the second quarter of 2025. The upside potential of 15.90% appeals to income-seeking investors in the freight sector.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) is a leading global contract logistics company founded in 2021. Headquartered in Greenwich, the company is a spin-off from XPO, Inc. It specializes in managing outsourced supply chains, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfilment for a wide range of multinational corporations.

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