C.H. Robinson(US:CHRW) ZACKS·2026-01-27 15:15Core Viewpoint - C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings and revenues compared to the previous year, with earnings per share projected at $1.12, down 7.4%, and revenues estimated at $3.96 billion, down 5.4% year over year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.1%, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts predict 'Total Revenues- NAST' at $2.86 billion, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Total Revenues- All Other and Corporate' is expected to be $366.74 million, indicating a decline of 26.4% year over year [5]. - 'Total Revenues- Global Forwarding' is forecasted to reach $736.12 million, down 16.7% from the previous year [5]. Profit Estimates - The average employee headcount is estimated to be 12,245, down from 13,869 a year ago [6]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- Global Forwarding' is projected at $179.64 million, compared to $203.80 million in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- All Other & Corporate' is expected to be $66.29 million, down from $77.06 million a year ago [7]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- NAST' is estimated at $416.05 million, slightly up from $403.76 million in the same quarter last year [7]. Specific Profit Metrics - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- All Other & Corporate- Managed Solutions' is forecasted at $24.50 million, down from $28.13 million a year ago [8]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- All Other & Corporate- Robinson Fresh' is expected to be $31.65 million, down from $35.98 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- Global Forwarding- Other' is estimated at $9.69 million, nearly unchanged from $9.70 million a year ago [9]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- Global Forwarding- Customs' is projected to reach $30.36 million, up from $26.50 million in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Adjusted Gross Profit- Global Forwarding- Ocean' is expected to be $102.73 million, down from $127.10 million a year ago [10]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of C.H. Robinson have increased by 8.6%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 0.4% [11]. - Currently, CHRW holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [11].