C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
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Earnings Call Q1 2026
April 29, 2026 - AI Summary
Strong First Quarter Performance: C.H. Robinson reported a 15% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share, despite a significant rise in truckload spot market costs. The company managed to maintain an operating margin expansion by capturing transactional volumes at higher margins and improving cost of hire advantage. Q1 NAST gross margin held steady at 14.6%, despite absorbing elevated capacity costs.
Growth in Contractual Truckload Volume: The mix of contractual truckload volume increased from approximately 65% in Q1 2025 to about 70% in Q1 2026, indicating a strong focus on contractual business amid a challenging market environment characterized by higher spot rates and tender rejection rates. The company's volume outpaced the Cass Freight Shipment Index, supporting its market share growth for the 12th consecutive quarter.
Technological Advancements and Lean AI Strategy: C.H. Robinson’s proprietary lean AI strategy is transforming operations, aiming to maximize value and minimize waste. This unique approach positions the company to achieve automated operations and scalability, with expectations of continuing productivity improvements. With a 50% increase in shipments per person per day since the end of 2022, the efficiency gains are notable.
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$41.25
71.8% downside
Current Fair Value
71.8% downsideOvervalued by 71.8% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.
Share Statistics
| Market cap | $18.03 Billion |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Value | $20.00 Billion |
| Dividend Yield | $2.52 (1.65%) |
| Earnings per Share | $4.88 |
| Beta | 0.94 |
| Outstanding Shares | 118,565,000 |
Return
| Return on Equity | 38.91% |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets | 10.84% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 22.68% |
Valuation & Multiples
| P/E Ratio | 28.81 |
|---|---|
| PEG | 128.02 |
| Price to Sales | 1.02 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 11.25 |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue | 1.18 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT | 24.55 |
| Enterprise Value to Net Income | 31 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise | 0.11 |
| Debt to Equity | 1.31 |
Revenue Sources
No data
Insider Trades
Last Earnings Call
Report Date
July 29, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.53
Average shareholder expectationRevenue Estimate
$4.35 B
Average shareholder expectationNext Earnings Call
Expected Date
November 4, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.65
Average shareholder expectationRevenue Estimate
$4.85 B
Average shareholder expectationInstitutional Put/Call Ratio
Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.
| Put/Call Ratio | 0.3614▼ 5.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Calls | 2,349,800▼ 12.23% |
| Total Puts | 849,200▼ 23.98% |
Institutional Ownership
Holdings and activity of institutional investors.
| Ownership % | 102.68%▲ 0.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Invested | $22.89B▲ 12.34% |
| Investors Holding | 928▲ 3.00% |
ESG Score
No data
About C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
15,262 employees
CEO: Robert Biesterfeld C.H. Robinson is an American Fortune 500 provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics . The company offers freight transportation, transportation management, brokerage and warehousing. It offers truckload, les...