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CH Robinson Worldwide Inc(CHRW)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CHRW
09/25/2026: CHRW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide is a major global third-party logistics provider known for its asset-light business model and extensive carrier network. The company benefits from its sophisticated Navisphere technology platform, which offers significant scale and data advantages. Its primary growth opportunity lies in accelerating digital freight matching and expanding its international forwarding services. However, the company faces risks from cyclical freight demand, intense competition from digital-native brokers, and macroeconomic sensitivity. It may be well-suited for dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to the transportation sector, provided they can monitor the ongoing impacts of freight market cycles and the success of its digital transformation initiatives.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely cyclical and tied to broader freight demand rather than structural tech-driven disruption. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Stock performance is highly conditional on freight market cycle upturns, requiring a favorable macro signal. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at reasonable valuations compared to earnings potential during mid-cycle environments. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | C.H. Robinson has a reliable track record of consistent dividend payments and capital return. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | The business is sensitive to economic cycles, which can lead to share price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The freight brokerage business experiences significant cyclical fluctuations in rates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market expectations can shift quickly based on macroeconomic freight volume data. |
| Competition risk (digital brokers) | Medium / high | Tech-native logistics companies are pressuring traditional brokerage margins. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company maintains a high-quality, asset-light business model with strong network effects. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is stable and well-supported by cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful integration of technology and ongoing acquisitions is critical for long-term growth. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -2.25% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 17.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.07 | 1Y Target Price 197.56 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.07 | 1Y Target Price 197.56 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.4M shares | Beta 0.94 | 52 Weeks Range 121.78 - 209.43 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 121.78 - 209.43 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.72% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.24 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| North American Surface Transportation | Truckload and LTL freight brokerage services. | The main source of revenue, earning fees by matching shippers with available trucks. |
| Global Forwarding | Ocean freight, air freight, and customs services. | Provides international logistics services, helping manage complex global supply chain movements. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.07 | Forward PE 21.51 | Enterprise Value 19.31B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.01 |
Enterprise Value 19.31B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.01 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.69 | Shares Outstanding 116.85M | Shares Floating 116.41M |
Shares Outstanding 116.85M | Shares Floating 116.41M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.35 | Percent Institutions 105.18 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Eden Prairie, MN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-10-15 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David P. Bozeman | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics | Full time employees 11599 | Website https://www.chrobinson.com |
Full time employees 11599 | Website https://www.chrobinson.com | ||
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides freight transportation and related logistics and supply chain services in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding. The company offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation brokerage services, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that comprises the shipment service of freight in containers or trailers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel operating common carrier and freight forwarding services, as well as organizes indirect air carrier and freight forwarder providing door-to-door services. It also provides customs brokerage services; and other logistics services, such as fee-based managed, warehousing, supply chain consulting and optimization services, and other services. In addition, the company is involved in the buying, selling, and/or marketing of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other value-added perishable items under the Robinson Fresh trade name. Further, the company offers transportation management and other surface transportation services. It provides fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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