Items Tagged with 'QXO'

Billions are changing hands as giants like QXO, Home Depot, and Lowe’s
reshape roofing distribution. See how mergers are redefining the industry — and what it means for independents.

QXO's Brad Jacobs book launch party on Jan. 12 doubled as a capital-markets flex, coming hours after QXO unveiled a $1.8-billion equity raise to fuel its contractor-supply ambitions.

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.

Fresh off a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment, QXO is already in talks on another significant acquisition—and pursuing seven additional targets across multiple deal sizes.

QXO has lined up a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment commitment to fuel its acquisition spree through mid-2026.

Check out which roofing distribution and supplier stories drew the most attention of our readers in 2025.

From billion-dollar contractors and industry-shaping acquisitions to federal investigations, immigration enforcement, and shifting material debates, Roofing Contractor readers were drawn in 2025 to stories that reflected both the scale and the uncertainty of today’s roofing industry.

QXO’s $11 billion acquisition of Beacon dominated 2025 distribution news. Here’s a look back at the five most-read stories tracking the deal and its ripple effects.

Part of the Amrize family of brands, Elevate said Holly will lead continued growth and innovation across its commercial roofing portfolio, bringing deep expertise in manufacturing, distribution, and operational excellence.