CH Robinson Q3 revenue beats on higher truckload pricing

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

28/10/2026 11:40

Overview
Logistics provider's Q3 revenue rose 29.5%, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 increased 28.6%, beating analyst expectations
Company cites market share gains and Lean AI strategy for earnings growth

Outlook
Company expects 2026 full-year effective tax rate of 18% to 20%
Capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to be $65 mln to $75 mln
Company expects to drive sustainable outperformance, profitable growth and long-term value

Result Drivers
HIGHER PRICING AND VOLUME - Co said Q3 revenue growth was driven by higher pricing in truckload, ocean, LTL and air services and increased volume in truckload services
DISCIPLINED REVENUE MANAGEMENT - Co attributed increased truckload adjusted gross profit per shipment to disciplined revenue management amid rising spot market costs
PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS - Co said Lean AI strategy and automation led to higher productivity and cost optimization, supporting margin expansion

Company press release: ID:nBw5NKM00a

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Beat
$5.40 bln
$4.92 bln (21 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$1.80
$1.75 (24 Analysts)
Q3 EPS
 
$1.67
 
Q3 Net Income
 
$198.50 mln
 
Q3 Operating Expenses
 
$536.60 mln
 
Q3 Operating Income
 
$271.80 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 18 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the ground freight & logistics peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is $200.00, about 39.3% above its October 27 closing price of $143.59
The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 28 three months ago

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