Company Overview - C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is a leading global provider of logistics and third-party logistics (3PL) services, with a market cap of $15.9 billion [1] - The company offers a range of services including freight transportation, brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting across various modes such as truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal rail, air freight, and ocean transport [1] Market Position - C.H. Robinson is classified as a "large-cap stock" due to its market cap exceeding $10 billion, highlighting its size and influence in the integrated freight and logistics industry [2] - The company benefits from a robust carrier network, scale of operations, and a data-driven approach, enabling it to provide cost-efficient, flexible, and reliable logistics services [2] Stock Performance - Currently, C.H. Robinson's shares are trading 2.7% below their 52-week high of $138, reached on September 19 [3] - Over the past three months, shares have rallied 42.9%, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq Composite's 15% return during the same period [3] - In the longer term, shares have surged 26.1% over the past 52 weeks, slightly outpacing the Nasdaq's 25.6% increase [4] - Year-to-date, shares are up 29.9%, compared to the Nasdaq's 16.9% rise [4] - The stock has been trading above its 200-day moving average since late July and above its 50-day moving average since mid-May, indicating a bullish trend [4] Financial Performance - On July 30, C.H. Robinson reported its Q2 results, with shares increasing by 18.1% in the following trading session [5] - Revenue for the quarter declined 7.7% year-over-year to $4.1 billion, missing consensus estimates by 1.9% [5] - Despite the revenue decline, adjusted EPS grew 12.2% from the previous year to $1.29, exceeding analyst expectations by 10.3% [5] - Strong growth in margins was attributed to the disciplined execution of the company's strategic initiatives, which supported profitability [5]