C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)

In the past six months, C.H. Robinson reported Q1 2025 earnings with an EPS of $1.17, a 36% year-over-year increase, despite an 8% revenue decline due to the divestiture of its European unit. The company sold its European Surface Transportation business to sennder Technologies GmbH in February 2025 and launched new financial solutions for carriers. Operations expanded at the Changi Airport Cargo Terminal Complex Free Trade Zone in Singapore in January 2025. Shares rose approximately 25% over the year leading up to April 30, 2025, but experienced a pullback following tariff announcements. Raymond James maintained an "Outperform" rating with a price target of $111.00 as of July 15, 2025. Insider trading activity shows five sell transactions totaling 30,925 shares. The company launched an AI agent for LTL freight classification, scaled up item-level solutions, and debuted a self-serve tariff analysis tool. A quarterly cash dividend was declared on May 9, 2025.

C.H. Robinson's operating results are influenced by seasonal trends, with the second quarter typically being stronger due to increased freight demand. Pricing strategy is influenced by seasonality, freight volume, capacity, and fuel costs. While seasonal changes have not significantly impacted cash flow in the past, Q2 2024 experienced muted seasonality, and Q1 2025 saw continued uncertainty in demand recovery with persistent pricing pressure. Economic expansion generally benefits C.H. Robinson, while economic downturns can negatively impact its business.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is a global logistics and transportation company operating in the Industrials sector, providing freight transportation and logistics solutions across North America and globally. Its services include truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean freight, air freight, and customs brokerage, along with sourcing services for fresh produce. The company utilizes its Navisphere® technology platform to optimize supply chain processes and provide visibility. In 2024, C.H. Robinson managed approximately 37 million shipments and $23 billion in freight.

C.H. Robinson has a significant global presence with offices in 38 countries, including North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South America. The company serves 83,000 customers and collaborates with over 450,000 contract carriers worldwide.

In the past year, C.H. Robinson has maintained a reputation for innovation and commitment to sustainability, being recognized on Fortune's list of America's Most Innovative Companies in 2024. The company promotes its investments in technology and sustainability initiatives, including its Emissions IQ tool. However, increased competition from new market entrants has led to an erosion of some of C.H. Robinson's historical advantages, and the stock traded near COVID lockdown lows in April 2024 due to the "Great Freight Recession" and heightened competition.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional shareholders, holding approximately 94.21% of the company's stock. Insiders own about 13.93%, while retail investors hold 0.00%. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., First Eagle Investment Management LLC, and BlackRock Inc. The largest individual shareholder is D. R. Verdoorn, owning 8.44 million shares, representing 7.11% of the company.