分组1 - C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) reported quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 per share, and showing a significant increase from $0.50 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 8.04% [1][2] - The company posted revenues of $4.18 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, which was 6.42% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate and a slight decrease from $4.22 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - C.H. Robinson has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates two times during the same period [2][6] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 6.3% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.02 on revenues of $4.51 billion, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $4.82 on revenues of $18.38 billion [7] - The Transportation - Services industry, to which C.H. Robinson belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 40% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8]

Q4 2024 Earnings Presentation 2024 INVESTOR DAY January 29, 2025 Safe Harbor Statement Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this presentation are forward-looking statements that represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or our present expectations, including ...

Full-Year Key Metrics: C.H. Robinson 14701 Charlson Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 www.chrobinson.com FOR INQUIRIES, CONTACT: Chuck Ives, Senior Director of Investor Relations Email: chuck.ives@chrobinson.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE C.H. Robinson Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter Results Eden Prairie, MN, January 29, 2025 - C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") (Nasdaq: CHRW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Fourth Quarter Highlights: Adjusted operating margin, adjuste ...

Earnings Report and Estimates - C H Robinson (CHRW) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2024 results on Jan 29, after market close [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CHRW's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings per share has been revised upward by 1 8% in the past 60 days to $1 12, implying a 124% surge from the year-ago actuals [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $4 47 billion, indicating a 5 9% increase from fourth-quarter 2023 actuals [2] - CHRW has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the past four quarters, with an average beat of 10 3% [3] Revenue and Segment Performance - Revenues from the service line transportation segment are estimated at $4 17 billion, up 6% from the fourth-quarter 2023 actuals [4] - Revenues from the sourcing segment are forecasted at $380 8 million [4] - North American Surface Transportation's fourth-quarter revenues are estimated at $3 billion, a 0 3% increase from the year-ago reported figure [5] - Revenues from the Global Forwarding segment are anticipated to be $878 million, implying a 23 3% increase from the year-ago reported figure [5] Operational Efficiency and Earnings Potential - CHRW's operational efficiency, driven by robust cost-cutting initiatives, is expected to bolster the company's bottom-line performance [6] - The company has an Earnings ESP of +5 71%, with the Most Accurate Estimate pegged at $1 18, 6 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate [8] - CHRW currently holds a Zacks Rank 2, increasing the odds of an earnings beat [8] Other Transportation Stocks - JetBlue Airways (JBLU) has an Earnings ESP of +5 02% and a Zacks Rank 3, with fourth-quarter 2024 results scheduled for release on Jan 28 [11] - JBLU has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, with an average beat of 62 8% [11] - Southwest Airlines (LUV) has an Earnings ESP of +6 78% and a Zacks Rank 2, with fourth-quarter results set for release on Jan 30 [12] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LUV's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings has moved north by 32 2% in the past 90 days [12] - LUV's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the preceding four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 111 6% [12]

Stock Performance - CHRW shares have gained 17.5% in the past six months, outperforming its industry and the S&P 500 [1] - The stock has shown an impressive run on the bourse this year [1] Investment Ratings - CHRW has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of B, indicating strong investment potential [4] - Stocks with a VGM Score of A or B combined with a Zacks Rank 1 or 2 offer the best investment opportunities [4] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Q1 2025 earnings has increased by 3% in the past 90 days [5] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has risen by 5.8% in the past 90 days [5] Earnings Surprise History - CHRW has surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 10.3% [6] Earnings Growth Expectations - CHRW's Q1 2025 earnings are expected to grow 19.8% year over year [7] - CHRW's 2025 earnings are expected to grow 10.9% year over year [7] Shareholder Returns - CHRW has made uninterrupted dividend payments for over 25 years [8] - In the first nine months of 2024, CHRW returned $282.8 million to shareholders, including $218.9 million in dividends and $63.9 million in share repurchases [8] Operational Focus - CHRW is focused on cost-cutting measures and improving productivity to mitigate high expenses and weaker-than-expected demand [9] Peer Comparison - American Airlines (AAL) has a Zacks Rank 1 and an expected earnings growth rate of 16% for the current year [10][11] - AAL has an average earnings surprise beat of 124.4% and its shares have risen 16.4% in the past year [11] - United Airlines (UAL) has a Zacks Rank 2 and an expected earnings growth rate of 1.3% for the current year [10][11] - UAL has an average earnings surprise beat of 26.9% and its shares have surged 122.9% in the past year [12] Investment Potential - CHRW has performed well in the past year and has the potential to sustain its momentum in the future [13]

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As Dave Bozeman takes the stage at his first investor day as CEO of C.H. Robinson, he'll have to contend with a freight recession, the threat of higher tariffs and the turnaround of a century-old logistics giant."I want to lay out our vision and that we actually already started executing," Bozeman told CNBC in an exclusive interview ahead of the company's investor day on Thursday. "We are going to grow market share, and we are going to expand our overall operating margins."On Thursday executives of the ship ...