RXO Reports Q1 Loss, Adjusted EBITDA Plunges to $6M; Forecasts Strong Q2 Rebound

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RXO reported weaker Q1 2026 results with a significant drop in adjusted EBITDA and widened losses, but provided an optimistic Q2 outlook forecasting a substantial sequential profit rebound and highlighted positive operational trends and debt refinancing.

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• Q1 Financial Performance

  Reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.425 billion, a GAAP net loss of $36 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $6 million, significantly lower than Q1 2025 figures.

• Q2 Outlook

  Forecasts Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $27 million and $37 million, indicating a substantial sequential improvement in profitability.

• Operational Improvements

  Noted sequential improvements in full truckload volume, increased truckload spot mix, and a 9% sequential increase in truckload gross profit per load.

• Debt Refinancing

  Successfully refinanced 2027 Senior Notes, extending maturity to May 2031 with a lower coupon rate of 6.375% from 7.500%.

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RXO, Inc. reported a challenging first quarter for 2026, with revenue slightly down year-over-year and a significant decline in adjusted EBITDA to $6 million from $22 million in Q1 2025. Both GAAP and adjusted net losses widened. However, the company highlighted positive sequential trends throughout Q1, including improved full truckload volume and a notable increase in truckload spot mix and gross profit per load. Management provided an optimistic outlook for Q2 2026, forecasting adjusted EBITDA between $27 million and $37 million, signaling a substantial sequential recovery. Additionally, RXO successfully refinanced its 2027 Senior Notes, extending maturity to 2031 with a lower interest rate, which is a positive move for its capital structure. Investors should monitor whether the projected Q2 rebound materializes and if the positive operational trends continue to translate into improved profitability.