QXO · QXO Inc.
The AI's read
Higher profit before interest and certain other costs, along with a larger share of sales left after those costs, points to stronger operations. Some of the sales increase came from Kodiak and TopBuild, which QXO added during 2026. That makes the comparison less useful as a measure of growth from its earlier business. Transaction costs rose as QXO made acquisitions, and the company still reported a loss. The stronger operating results support a positive reading despite those concerns.