CHRW
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.159.04
+1.43+0.91%
Dec 16, 4:00:00 PM EST
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This Quarter (Q1 '26)
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Last Quarter (Q4 '25)
FY Q4 '25
Reaffirms strategy, adds growth optionality.
Q&A largely reaffirmed prepared remarks on lean AI execution and market share gains amid tough freight conditions, with management expressing high confidence in hitting 2026 $6 EPS target despite Q1 ocean rate normalization. Damon highlighted post mid-cycle optionality—40% NAST margins—to reinvest in volume for outsized growth versus CAS index. Execs detailed moat via builder culture and process changes, explaining why competitors can't replicate; headcount won't scale with volumes thanks to automation. They'll handle future squeezes shorter and shallower. No bombshells. Investors will eye productivity delivery and share trajectory in recovery.
Key Stats
Market Cap
18.79BP/E (TTM)
32.13Basic EPS (TTM)
4.95Dividend Yield
0.02%Recent Filings
10-K
FY2025 results
C.H. Robinson's FY2025 revenues fell 8.4% y/y to $16.2B amid Europe Surface Transportation divestiture and ocean pricing normalization, yet adjusted gross profits dipped just 1.3% to $2.7B with margins expanding 120bps to 16.8%—NAST truckload/LTL adjusted gross profits rose 3.0%/6.6% on dynamic pricing gains and 0.5%/1.5% volume growth (derived). Operating income surged 18.8% to $795M, adjusted operating margin hit 29.1% (up 490bps), and diluted EPS climbed 25.1% to $4.83 on cost cuts and lower interest expense. Q4 share repurchases totaled $356M under expanded authorization; cash from operations soared 79.6% to $915M, funding $302M dividends and debt paydown. Strong cash generation persists. Economic recession risks loom large.
8-K
Q4 resilient amid headwinds
C.H. Robinson reported Q4 revenues down 6.5% to $3.9B amid freight headwinds, yet gained NAST truckload volume up 3% versus a 7.6% Cass Index drop. NAST adjusted gross profit margin rose 20bps to 14.6%; adjusted operating income climbed 7.1% to $197.4M. Market share grows. Cash from operations hit $305.4M.
10-Q
Q3 FY2025 results
C.H. Robinson posted Q3 revenues down 10.9% y/y to $4.1B, yet operating income jumped 22.6% y/y to $220.8M as expenses fell sharply, boosted by Europe Surface Transportation divestiture closed February 1, 2025 for $27.7M upfront. NAST volumes grew 3.0% y/y, outpacing industry declines, while Global Forwarding ocean shipments dropped 7.0% amid soft rates. Diluted EPS rose 67.5% y/y to $1.34, aligning with 121.3M shares. Cash hit $136.8M; total debt $1.2B with $1B revolver available, covenants intact. Operating cash flow soared to $609.1M YTD. Headcount trimmed 10.8%. Soft freight markets pressure pricing.
8-K
Q3 beat, raised targets
C.H. Robinson posted Q3 revenues down 10.9% to $4.1B amid soft freight, yet income from operations jumped 22.6% to $220.8M via cost cuts and NAST market share gains. Board authorized $2B share buybacks atop existing program. Raised 2026 operating income target to $965M-$1.04B. Outperformance persists.
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