AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · C.H. Robinson (CHRW)

C.H. Robinson: Q1 revenue fell 0.8% to $4.0 billion; diluted EPS rose 9.9% to $1.22

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

C.H. Robinson reported first-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Total revenues fell 0.8% to $4.0 billion and income from operations fell 0.7% to $175.7 million, while diluted EPS rose 9.9% to $1.22 and adjusted diluted EPS rose 15.4% to $1.35, with restructuring charges tied to workforce reductions. Cash returned to shareholders rose 105.6% to $359.8 million, but cash generated by operations fell to $68.6 million.

Key points

  • Total revenues decreased 0.8% to $4.0 billion; income from operations decreased 0.7% to $175.7 million
  • Diluted EPS rose 9.9% to $1.22; adjusted diluted EPS rose 15.4% to $1.35, excluding $20.2 million of restructuring and related costs
  • Cash generated by operations fell $37.9 million to $68.6 million; cash returned to shareholders was $359.8 million, including $280.7 million in stock repurchases
  • Full-year 2026 guidance includes an effective tax rate of 18% to 20% and capital expenditures of $75 million to $85 million

The filing

CompanyC.H. Robinson (CHRW)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 29, 2026, 4:11 PM ET
Accession number0001043277-26-000014

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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