QXO, Inc.
Building products distribution company founded by Brad Jacobs, owner of Beacon Roofing Supply, headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
Company Type
public
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Old Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Stock
New York Stock Exchange: QXO
Revenue
Approximately $9.8 billion (pro forma FY2025)
Employees
Approximately 8,000
Primary Market
United States
QXO, Inc. Timeline
About QXO, Inc.
Did QXO buy Beacon Roofing Supply?
Yes. QXO completed the roughly $11 billion acquisition of Beacon on April 29, 2025.
Is QXO publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the NYSE under ticker QXO.
Who runs QXO?
Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO, founder of United Rentals and XPO.
What does QXO do?
Distributes roofing and building products to contractors through Beacon Roofing Supply and plans further industry consolidation.
History of QXO, Inc.
Jacobs incorporated QXO in 2024 as a cash shell, raising roughly $1 billion initially and additional billions through 2025 in preferred equity financings.
After pursuing several targets, QXO agreed in March 2025 to acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.35 per share, closing April 29, 2025 after a brief contest with Beacon's board and activist engagement.
Post-close, QXO integrated Beacon's roughly 500 branches under a program of technology deployment and commercial standardization, targeting billions in synergies and organic growth.
Brands Owned by QXO, Inc.
QXO, Inc. owns 2 brands in our database. Explore the ownership tree below — click categories to expand and see individual brands.
QXO, Inc.
public · Founded 2024 · Old Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
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QXO, Inc. Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Brad Jacobs' proven rollup record (United Rentals, XPO, RXO)
- +Scale position after Beacon acquisition
- +Fragmented industry with long acquisition runway
- +Well-capitalized post-financing structure
Considerations
- -Integration execution at Beacon scale
- -Housing and reroofing demand cyclicality
- -Deal-funded leverage
- -Competition from Home Depot-owned SRS
Frequently Asked Questions About QXO, Inc.
Did QXO buy Beacon Roofing Supply?
Yes. QXO completed the roughly $11 billion acquisition of Beacon on April 29, 2025.
Is QXO publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the NYSE under ticker QXO.
Who runs QXO?
Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO, founder of United Rentals and XPO.
What does QXO do?
Distributes roofing and building products to contractors through Beacon Roofing Supply and plans further industry consolidation.
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