XPO's Mid-Q3 Operating Metrics on Track, Oppenheimer Says

10:57 AM EDT, 09/04/2026 (MT Newswires) -- XPO's (XPO) quarter-to-date tonnage and shipments through August are tracking consistently with expectations for Q3, Oppenheimer said in a Thursday note. Pricing in the North American less-than-truckload sector has remained steady, Oppenheimer analysts said. They believe that the company continues to advance its yield growth initiatives and expect it to meet their estimated Q3 yield increase of 4.4%. The analysts forecast a Q3 adjusted operating ratio improvement of 180 basis points from a year ago. The company looks to be on track to achieve its targeted adjusted operating ratio improvement of at least 200 basis points for 2026, according to the note. The analysts said they remain comfortable with their Q3 estimate for tonnage to rise by 4% and shipments to increase by 5%. Oppenheimer's rating on the company's stock is outperform. Price: 192.05, Change: +7.25, Percent Change: +3.92