Why is QXO Up Today?

QXO
$12.73
▲ +4.34% (+$0.55)
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 8:33 PM ET

About QXO, Inc.

QXO Inc is a building products distribution company engaged in the distribution of roofing, waterproofing and complementary building products in North America. It offers a full suite of business applications, including ERP, warehouse management, accounting, CRM, and business intelligence solutions.

Sector: WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Market Cap: $12.58B
Forward P/E: 36.4
52-Week Range: $11.14 - $27.61
Employees: 211

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on QXO, with 83% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS sector is up 5.4% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.1x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS sector: +5.4%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

QXO is significantly outperforming the market (+4.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.02%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.81%
QXO
This Stock
+4.34%
vs S&P 500: +4.36%
vs Nasdaq: +3.53%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, QXO is expected to trade between:
$12.48 - $13.11

Key Level to Watch

$13.37 resistance
Watch for continuation above $12.73

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Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 8:33 PM (-239 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.23
Put/Call Ratio
91.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 62,044
Put Volume: 14,013
Total: 76,057
Unusual Activity: $14 CALL (7,214 vol) $14 CALL (6,894 vol) $14 CALL (6,796 vol)

Historical Context

QXO has moved more than 3.0% up on 49 occasions in the past year.

51.0%
Continuation Rate
25/49 times continued up
+0.21%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 21, 2026 (7.2%) → Next day: +4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QXO stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on QXO, with 83% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is QXO stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, QXO shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the QXO stock price target?

QXO is currently trading at $12.73. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $12.48 - $13.11. See long-term price prediction →

Will QXO stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that QXO's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $13.37 (resistance).

Is QXO stock oversold or overbought?

QXO's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 48.2. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for QXO stock?

QXO's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.52. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is QXO outperforming or underperforming the market?

QXO (+4.34%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+4.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.02%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.81%.

What does MACD indicate for QXO?

QXO's MACD (-0.61) is currently above the signal line (-0.64), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 18.0) is weak.

Is QXO in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, QXO is in a bearish trend. The price ($12.73) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($12.74) and 50-day SMA ($13.72). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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